Resources for Businesses
Good environmental management — things like recycling, energy conservation, pollution prevention, and green procurement — can improve your bottom line, reduce risks and give you a marketing edge in one of the Country's most environmentally-conscious counties. San José offers several programs that can help you get started.
Construction
& Demolition Diversion Deposit Program (CDDD)
CDDD is San José's incentive program to encourage the recovery
of C&D debris. Find forms, rates and exemptions, certified facilities
and more.
Energy
Efficiency Programs
San José collaborates with Pacific Gas and Electric
Company to provide energy efficiency programs and services to local
businesses. Learn more about current programs that can help reduce
operating costs.
Green
Building Program
San José's Green Building Program provides technical assistance to San José businesses interested in building "green." Find out how to get your project started on the right foot by identifying "green" architects, engineers, and material suppliers.
Green
Procurement
The City of San José's Environmentally Preferable Procurement Policy may serve as a model to help your own business address the environmental aspects of the goods and services it buys. Find information to help you green your business.
Recycling
Support
San José businesses may get free deskside paper recycling
boxes or mini-garbage cans for their office recycling program by
contacting their solid waste hauler.
Plan
Checks
All new restaurants and food service facilities or remodels require wastewater plan checks to determine the proper sizing of grease removal devices. Other types of new facilities or facility remodels may also need wastewater plan checks. Schedule an appointment for a plan check or download forms.
Pollution
Prevention
Complying with environmental regulations is the right thing to do and makes good business sense from a risk management standpoint. Find out how to schedule a presentation for your employees on environmentally sound business practices.
Recycled
Water
South Bay Water Recycling serves over 500 customers in the cities of Milpitas, Santa Clara and San José with an economical, safe, and reliable water supply. Get the facts on uses for recycled water, health & safety and how to get connected.
Trees and Landscaping
The Urban Forest of San José, estimated to be comprised of over 1,000,000 trees on private and public property, provides great beauty, shade and environmental benefits to Santa Clara Valley. The purpose of this site is to help San José residents navigate the various issues related to trees in our Urban Forest and determine how to contact the right City or County office for help.
Wastewater
Permits
Businesses in San José, Santa Clara, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno and Saratoga may need a wastewater discharge permit for commercial/industrial manufacturing processes or for process changes. Learn more about the requirements and download a wastewater discharge application form.
Water
Conservation Rebates
Financial incentives of up to $50,000 per project are available for businesses in San José, Santa Clara, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno and Saratoga that make process changes to reduce their wastewater discharge. Read our success stories and learn how you can save water and money.
Water
Service
San José Municipal Water System serves four different areas in the City of San José: North San José/Alviso, Evergreen, Edenvale and Coyote. Learn more about the service area boundaries, rates, installations and hydrant meters.
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