Healthy Earth

The Future is in Your Hands – Become Part of the General Plan Update

The City of Rancho Cucamonga is relying on the true experts -- those who live, work and play here -- to tell us how the city should grow over the next 10 to 15 years.

We are currently updating our General Plan and are interested in including new topics such as healthy communities, sustainability and infill development. We need your input. Click here to learn more about how you can participate in this exciting opportunity

Protect & Preserve Our Environment – No Styrofoam® at City Facilities!

The City of Rancho Cucamonga Goes Styrofoam Free and no longer allows the use of expanded polystyrene, commonly known as “Styrofoam,” at any City facility, event or program. If you are using a City meeting room or park, please switch to other more environmentally friendly serving products.

No need to Drive to City Hall – Discover All the City Services Available Online!

Hop online, save gas and time, reduce emissions! There are a wide range of City services you can access through the Internet. Register for classes, buy tickets for a performance at the Lewis Family Playhouse, adopt a pet, check out an e-book through the Virtual Library, renew a business license, download City forms or watch City Council meetings. See the Grapevine (page 27) for a list of all the City websites.

Rancho Cucamonga Makes Recycling EASY!

The City makes recycling easy for residents. A complete list of what goes in each container can be found in the Healthy RC Green Living Guide.

Get Rid of Paint, Oil, Computers, TV’s and other Hazardous Items for FREE!

Take leftover chemicals like paint, cleaning supplies, fertilizers, insecticides, and electronics like old computers and TV’s to the City’s household hazardous waste facility. It is illegal to throw these products in the trash.

Save Money, Energy and Water At Home WITHOUT an Extreme Makeover

Rebates from local utility agencies can make choosing energy and water efficient appliances and landscaping a smart buy. Rebates are available for refrigerators, water heaters, dishwashers, toilets, lighting, irrigation systems and other appliances.

Metropolitan Water District of Southern Califonia
Southern California Edison
Southern California Gas Company

City of Rancho Cucamonga Rebate Program

Small Changes = Big and Green Savings
Just like big, leafy trees start out as little, green sprouts, doing simple things to save energy and water can add up in a big way for your finances and our earth. These tips will help keep Rancho Cucamonga green and save you money at the same time:

Flex Your Power
Bewaterwise.com
Southern California Gas Company

Save Your Greenbacks by Traveling Green

With the price of gas these days, forming a carpool, taking the bus, riding the train, or driving an alternative fuel or electric vehicle makes good economic sense.

Government and Private Industry Are Working Together to Bring Cleaner Air to the Region

Find out how our regional planning organizationSANBAG is working with private industry to bring cleaner, more breathable air to the region using clean burning natural gas powered vehicles.