Resources for Residents
Automatic Payment Service (APS) is available to both residential
and commercial customers who have either Recycle Plus, San Jose
Municipal Water System, or both utility services. Pay your San José
utility bills automatically with APS.
Sign Up Form for
Automatic Payment Service (PDF, 273 KB)
Cancellation Form
for Automatic Payment Service (PDF, 336 KB)
Rates, Fees and Fines for
Environmental Services & Utilities
Find links to rates and fees for services provided by the City of San José.
Drinking
Water
The San José Municipal Water System serves four different
areas in the City of San José: North San José/Alviso,
Evergreen, Edenvale and Coyote—10% of the City's population.
Visit the website to view the service map, rates, water quality
report and more.
Energy
Resources
Visit the energy home page for tips for saving energy at home and
in the office, energy conservation and energy efficiency programs,
links to renewable energy resources, as well as how to get assistance
paying your utility bills.
Garbage & Recycling
It's all of our responsibility to recycle and protect our environment.
Learn the basics of the curbside recycling program in San José.
Find out how to recycle specific everyday items and what to do with
special stuff. Get tips on proper set outs, yard trimmings and street
sweeping.
Green
Building
Green Building is an exciting new program in San José which
has been created to encourage and facilitate new construction or
remodeling of homes or workplaces into spaces that are healthier
for you, your family, and the planet.
Public Events Calendar
Visit one of the many public events sponsored throughout the year
to learn what more you can do to reduce waste, save water and energy,
and minimize your impact upon the environment.
Public
Participation Opportunities
Find out how you can participate in the protection your watershed.
This citizens' directory lists organizations, visitor centers, clubs,
institutes and programs where the general public can get involved
in watershed issues.
Save
Water at Home
Call for a Water-Wise House Call and see how you can have a Santa
Clara Valley Water District technician measure your water use, find
money-wasting leaks, and give you tips on water-wise gardening...all
for FREE.
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.
Water
Pollution & Residents
Learn about how water becomes polluted and what you as a home owner
or resident can do to help prevent it. |
