Upcoming Events
Waste and Recycling Workers Week
The week of June 17th 2025
During this special week of celebration for waste and Recycling Workers Week, we join together to thank the women and men who work daily to keep our neighborhoods and streets safe and clean!
Join us the week of June 17th, and all throughout the year, to celebrate these hard-working women and men!
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Beginning on September 14th – 20th, 2025
Throughout NTDAW, Americans come together to acknowledge and show their gratitude for the tireless efforts of the 3.6 million professional truck drivers who work tirelessly to deliver the essential goods and resources to communities across the nation. The impact of truck drivers is felt in every corner of the country, as more than 80% of U.S. communities rely exclusively on trucks to meet their freight transportation needs. From food, clothing, and medicine to household products, construction materials and heavy-duty equipment, the things that fill our lives and power our economy are made available thanks to a truck and a driver behind the wheel.
Thank you to all of our Engel & Gray drivers!
National Recycling Week
November 10th-16th, 2025
Recycle Week 2025 is a dedicated campaign that aims to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and encourage individuals, communities, and organizations to take action to reduce waste and promote sustainability. This week-long event serves as a reminder of the positive impact recycling has on the environment and encourages everyone to make recycling a part of their daily lives. Recycle Week 2025 is an opportunity to learn, engage, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
World Soil Day
Thu, Dec 5th, 2025
Our planet’s survival depends on the precious link between soil and water. Over 95 percent of our food originates from these two fundamental resources. Soil water, vital for nutrient absorption by plants, binds our ecosystems together. This symbiotic relationship is the foundation of our agricultural systems.
Sustainable soil management practices, such as minimum tillage, crop rotation, organic matter addition, and cover cropping, improve soil health, reduce erosion and pollution, and enhance water infiltration and storage. These practices also preserve soil biodiversity, improve fertility, and contribute to carbon sequestration, playing a crucial role in the fight against climate change.
Past Events
Pumpkin Smashing
Sat, Nov 2nd, 2024
For the third year, the City of Santa Maria is offering a smashing family-friendly way to handle clean up and close out the holiday while saying goodbye to the spooky season. The Utilities Department will host its third annual Pumpkin Smashing Event on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Town Center West parking lot near Broadway and Main Street.
Participants may bring any size and quantity of pumpkins and gourds and throw them into a collection bin provided by us. There will be multiple targets and pumpkin bowling will also be available. We hope to see you there!
All pumpkins and gourds must be free of inorganic materials such as candles and other decorations. If unable to attend the Pumpkin Smashing Event, pumpkins, and other food waste may be placed into the residential organics container for collection.
National Recycling Week
November 11th-17th, 2024
Recycle Week 2024 is a dedicated campaign that aims to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and encourage individuals, communities, and organizations to take action to reduce waste and promote sustainability. This week-long event serves as a reminder of the positive impact recycling has on the environment and encourages everyone to make recycling a part of their daily lives. Recycle Week 2024 is an opportunity to learn, engage, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Farm Day 2024
Saturday August 24th, 2024
On August 24th, 2024, more than 10 Santa Barbara County farms, ranches, and agricultural organizations will open their doors and invite the public to experience a day full of FREE agricultural activities and tours during the 6th Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day! Stop by our facility for fun for the whole family!
Join us to learn more about the farm origins of your food, meet some of the folks responsible for producing the food we eat, and more!
Waste and Recycling Workers Week
The week of June 17th 2024
During this special week of celebration for waste and Recycling Workers Week, we join together to thank the women and men who work daily to keep our neighborhoods and streets safe and clean!
Join us the week of June 17th, and all throughout the year, to celebrate these hard-working women and men!
Saturday May 11th 10am-1pm
745 Betteravia Rd. Santa Maria CA 93454
Let Engel and Gray Inc. and the City of Santa Maria help you get that planting bed ready for your vegetable garden, we have the tools to make it happen!
Come see how we turn your kitchen food waste and yard waste into compost! The City of Santa Maria will be on site talking about organics and their recycling program to celebrate International Compost Awareness Week
World Environment Day
Wednesday June 5th, 2024
World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June and encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. It is supported by many non-governmental organizations, businesses, government entities, and represents the primary United Nations outreach day supporting the environment.