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Employee Trip Reduction Program
Do your part and be more sustainable and green by considering alternative transportation (carpooling/vanpooling, biking, walking, taking the bus, etc.) during Rodeo and Hot August Nights events to save the air and alleviate parking congestion at the County Complex!
Employee Transportation Survey & Smart Trip Registration Winners
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Learn More. Washoe County is losing tons (of CO2)! Find out more about Washoe County's commitment to protecting the environment. Download our Environmental Action Update. |
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Take Action. Participate. For more information on recycling in your community, see the Recycling Guide created by Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful and community partners. The County saved over 1 million dollars since adopting the 2001 Energy Strategy. Read the strategy to learn more about what our facilities team is doing to conserve energy. |
2008 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Forecast
County Employees are dedicated to protecting the environment and our bottom line. The new internal recycling program includes a centralized system for recycling plastic, tin, and aluminum containers. Over $250,000 can be saved each fiscal year by focusing on energy conservation in the office.