How does the City protect our water resources?

Norfolk's Public Works Department regularly sweeps City streets to keep the trash and debris out of the storm drains. The City also removes trash and noxious vegetation from the many gulches and waterways throughout Norfolk. The City has miles of gulches and many storm sewer inlets that require occasional maintenance. The City regularly maintains Municipal Facilities, City-owned detention ponds, parks and open-space areas each year.

The City actively supports the Transfer Station which allows all residents of Norfolk to recycle their household hazardous waste, used oil, paint and other materials. For information and directions review the Transfer Station website, and our discussion of the various waste types accepted at the Transfer Station.

See Report illegal dumping, to report chemical spills into the storm drain systems or illegal dumping.