The Environmental Services Section's goals are to achieve the highest possible level of environmental quality for Covina residents and businesses and to comply with all state and federal environmental regulations affecting Covina. These are accomplished by implementing beneficial, cost effective and convenient environmental and waste management programs.
Major Responsibilities of the Environmental Services Section
Maximizing air quality standards through programs such as ride sharing and compressed natural gas vehicle fueling.
For more environmental information, please visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works environmental resources website at www.888CleanLA.com.
Contact Information
125 E. College Street Covina, CA 91723-2199 (626) 384-5480 FAX (626) 384-5479
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Operating hours for Covina City Hall are Monday - Thursday from 7 am - 6 pm. City Hall is closed every Friday.
Covina Green Living Events - April, May & June 2012!
Make 2012 Your Year of GREEN!
During the months of April, May, and June 2012, the City of Covina will be hosting a number of events to promote environmental sustainability and awareness. Help us celebrate the earth and welcome spring.
Prepare for Spring Cleaning! Join us at Covina’s upcoming Green Living Events:
May 19
Public Works Open House, Public Works Yard, 534 N Barranca Ave. 11:00AM-2:00 PM
Come visit the Public Works Yard and learn how the City of Covina keeps its streets, sewers, and water infrastructure working. Activities for kids, displays, and workshops. Free compost and paper shredding! Bring your bicycle for a FREE tune-up by the Pomona Valley Bicycle Coalition!
June 2
Environmental Storybook Hour Covina Public Library, 234 N Second Ave. 10:00AM - 11:00AM.
Children will receive their own environmentally-themed storybook to bring home!
Kids’ Environmental Workshop Home Depot, 963 W Badillo St. 11:30AM-12:30PM
Fun and educational “green” projects for kids at Home Depot’s hands-on workshop.
Keep checking the city website for event details and times. Contact Environmental Services at (626) 384-5480 for more information.
Environmental Permits
Permits from the Environmental Services Section are required for the following activites in the City of Covina:
Refuse Roll-Off Bins- All refuse roll-off bins must be obtained from the City's exclusive franchise refuse hauler, Athens Services. Roll-offs placed on the property of the resident or business that has contracted for the bin do not require a permit. However, in order to place a roll-off bin in the public right-of-way, an encroachment permit must be obtained from the Engineering Section.
Pool Draining Permit- Prior to draining your pool, please fill out and submit this Pool Draining Permit Application to the Environmental Services Section. No fee is required, but fines may be assessed if your pool is drained without obtaining a permit.
Non-Domestic Wastewater (Industrial Waste) Disposal Permit- Restaurants, industrial facilities and certain commercial facilities that discharge industrial/commercial or non-domestic wastewater to the City's sewer collection system are required to obtain a Non-Domestic Wastewater (Industrial Waste) Disposal Permit. Non-domestic wastewater is generated from food processing, manufacturing, commercial or other operations including household type operations performed at commercial establishments or to support commercial purposes. The first step toward obtaining a permit is turning in the Non-Domestic Wastewater (Industrial Waste) Permit Application. Click here to view FAQs about the City's industrial waste program.
State General Construction Permit - Construction sites 1 acre or greater are required to obtain a General Permit for Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity from the State Water Resources Control Board (see Construction General Permit Order 2009-0009-DWQ for details) . A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and the Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID) that is provided to the applicant by the State must be submitted to the Environmental Services Section for review and approval before any grading or building permit is issued for construction sites 1 acre or greater. Click here for a list of FAQs regarding the Construction General Permit. The California Stormwater Quality Association has produced this California General Construction Permit Overview.
Check Your Number!
Still Changing Your Oil Every 3,000 Miles?
Did you know that your car may not need an oil change as often as you think? Fewer oil changes saves you time and money, and helps protect the environment! Simply check your owners manual for the recommended oil change interval number for your vehicle!
For more on the Check Your Number program, click here
