Conejo Canyons Bridge Opening Ceremony and Public Hike Set for February 11th The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) is hosting an opening ceremony and public hike on Saturday, February 11th to celebrate the completion of the Conejo Canyons Bridge, chosen 2011 Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association. More...
15th Anniversary of Arbor/Earth Day April 28 The City is seeking eco-friendly exhibitors, vendors, and sponsors to participate Arbor/Earth Day on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Conejo Creek Park North. The family-friendly , zero-waste event will include live entertainment, children's activities, plant giveaways, composting techniques, technology vehicles, wild animals, etc. More...
TO City Alert is Now VC Alert Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news and sign-up for VC Alert. Residents who previously registered for TO City Alert will not need to re-register on VC Alert to receive alerts. More...
Downed Power Lines Are Dangerous Power lines bring electricity to your home or office, but touching a power line, whether overhead or on the ground, may cause serious injury or death. View the video and guidelines that will help you stay safe around power lines. More...
CERT Classes Begin March 3 The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is designed to educate Thousand Oaks residents and businesses about disaster preparedness and provide basic response skills free of charge to anyone in Ventura County 18 years of age or older. More...
Triunfo Oak Visit our page dedicated to the centuries-old Heritage Oak on Triunfo Canyon Road at Westlake Boulevard. This spectacular tree has been a landmark in our community since its inception. More...
Find Us on Facebook! Now you can stay up to date on the latest news and events in the City of Thousand Oaks! Visit the City's official Facebook page and "Like" us to find out what's going in the City. More...
National Public Works Awareness Week Open House Celebrate National Public Works Awareness Week at the City's Annual Public Works Open House, May 22-23, 2012 at the Municipal Service Center. Free guided tours give residents an opportunity to learn City services including tree maintenance, street repair, recycling, water systems, and transit. Tours begin at 8:00 a.m. RSVP required by April 1, 2012. More...
T.O. Redevelopment Agency EOPS The "Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule (EOPS), is a list of existing obligations related to the Thousand Oaks Redevelopment Agency. It was approved and adopted by the City Council on Tuesday, January 24. More...
Don't Flush Those Meds! New Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Site is Available for Residents Use
Residents are now able to safely and confidentially dispose of old and unwanted pharmaceutical waste in a special collection bin located in the lobby of the Thousand Oaks Police Department at 2101 E. Olsen Road. Drop-offs can be made during normal business hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. This site is not appropriate for the disposal of Business Waste.
Improper disposal of medicines hurts our community. Do not flush, trash, or ignore the medications in your cabinets. Studies from the U.S. Geological Survey indicate that 80% of the nation's waterways contain trace amounts of pharmaceutical wastes. While scientists are just now studying the potential effects on humans, there have been demonstrated negative effects on certain wildlife, such as fish.
Additionally, there are estimates from law enforcement personnel indicating that approximately 40% of the drugs abused by kids come from the home of a friend or relative. Expired medicine is considered hazardous waste.
Prepare for Disposal: Please remove personal information from any medicines and leave in the container. Liquid medicines should also be placed in a sealed plastic bag to avoid accidental leaks. For the safety of staff, no sharps (needles) are allowed.
Pharmaceutical Mail-in Program: For the elderly or disabled unable to use the drop-off container, the City will provide mail-in envelopes that are pre-addressed to a company licensed to accept and dispose of these materials safely. To request an envelope, go to www.toaks.org/GoGreen or call (805) 449-7283.
