Green Initiatives

The Los Altos City Council has approved a number of Green Initiatives to put the City on a more sustainable path for the future. Additional factors influencing Green Initiatives in the City include regional and federal programs and initiatives which seek to ease negative environmental impacts.

Green Initiatives implemented in the city of Los Altos include:

Water Conservation

The city of Los Altos is responding to California's historic drought conditions by practicing and encouraging water conservation.  

Cigarette Butt Recycling

The city of Los Altos installed twelve recycling receptacles throughout the parking plazas in the downtown triangle, where smoking is permitted. Once full, City maintenance crews collect the refuse and mail it for processing.

Los Altos Polystyrene Ban

Effective July 4, 2014, polystyrene foam containerware and other products made from polystyrene will be prohibited from use in the City.

Los Altos Reusable Bag Ordinance

Enacted in July 2013, retailers in Los Altos are prohibited from providing customers with single-use plastic carryout bags.