News from Environmental Services
Sep 23, 2026
Volunteers Invited to Help Care for Tacoma’s Parks and Natural Areas on Green Tacoma Day, October 10
On October 10, the City of Tacoma and the Green Tacoma Partnership will host Green Tacoma Day, a citywide volunteer effort focused on restoring and supporting Tacoma’s green…
Sep 15, 2026
Tacoma Residents Invited to Turn Recycled Glass Into Art Through New Pilot Program
Starting today, Tacoma residents are invited to turn their recycled glass into locally made art through “This Is What We Make of It” — a six-month pilot program…
Sep 08, 2026
Tidy-Up Tacoma Teams Up with Community Partners for Citywide Cleanup Event September 19
The City of Tacoma is partnering with two community-led litter cleanup groups, Litter Free 253 and Oscar’s Enemies, for a Citywide Cleanup Event on Saturday, September 19, from…
Sep 03, 2026
South Tacoma Glass Recycling Drop-Off Location Closing
The City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services Department is removing the South Tacoma glass recycling drop-off container at 56th Street and Tacoma Mall Boulevard, effective immediately. After nearly three years of…
Jun 30, 2026
System Development Charges for Wastewater and Stormwater Utilities to Take Effect on July 1
The City of Tacoma will implement System Development Charges (SDCs) for its wastewater and stormwater utilities starting July 1, 2026, following the City Council’s adoption of the SDC…
Jun 23, 2026
City Council Authorizes $1.75 Million South Tacoma Tree Canopy Enhancement Partnership with Washington Department of Ecology
Today, the Tacoma City Council adopted a resolution authorizing a $1.75 million Interagency Agreement (IAA) with the Washington Department of Ecology to launch the South Tacoma Tree Canopy…
Jun 09, 2026
City Council Adopts Updated Stormwater Management Manual to Enhance Environmental Health and Regulatory Compliance
The Tacoma City Council has adopted Ordinance 29107, approving an updated Stormwater Management Manual and amending the Tacoma Municipal Code regarding allowable discharges. Taking effect on July 1, 2026, this…
Jun 03, 2026
City of Tacoma Launches ‘Tidy-Up Tacoma: Summer 2026’ With Major Gateway Cleanup Effort
Today, Mayor Anders Ibsen — alongside District 1 Council Member John Hines, District 4 Council Member Sandesh Sadalge, Andrea Haug with Litter Free 253, members of the Tacoma…