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Sustainability

People in Kirkland want our community to be green, livable, walkable, and vibrant. We value our green spaces, parks and waterfront, where waterfowl flock, bald eagles soar, frogs sing, and wildlife thrive. We preserve and protect our natural resources to keep Kirkland green and healthy for all.

What You Can Do to Help the Environment

Green tips and actions for residents to live more sustainably at home and on the go. Your choices make a difference!

What the City is Doing to Help the Environment

Across every department, the City is planning and building a green, vibrant future for Kirkland.

Sustainability Master Plan

The Sustainability Master Plan sets goals and identifies actions that the City and community can take to become more sustainable.

Climate Protection

Kirkland's climate goals and commitments

Green Kirkland Partnership

The Green Kirkland Partnership engages the local community in the restoration and care of natural areas in City of Kirkland parks. Green Kirkland offers volunteer opportunities for outdoor stewardship at your local park!

Sustainability Calendar

See recycling events, restoration events, environmental workshops, and other events related to sustainability and the environment in Kirkland

Environmental Justice

How the City can incorporate input from and build better outcomes for all people in Kirkland, especially people who have not traditionally been heard in government processes

 

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  • Kirkland Conserves: monthly roundup of seasonal tips, updates, and featured events
  • Green Kirkland Partnership: monthly nature notes and upcoming volunteer restoration events
  • Kirkland Green Trip: monthly green commuter stories, updates on alternative transportation, and incentives you can win
  • Recycling event reminders: get reminders about recycling events in Kirkland and learn about recycling-related giveaways
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Public Announcement
In response to guidance from Public Health Seattle-King County, we encourage members of the community to implement social distancing as much as possible and in the interim use the following methods to interact at City Council meetings. Virtual meetings are broadcast live on KGOV channel 21 and live-streamed on the City's website (links posted on the individual meetings under related information).

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Trash Service Alert
If your service was delayed due to weather and unsafe road conditions, you can put out twice your usual amount of material on your next regular service day. Check Waste Management's Service Alert page for more information.

Kirkland Waste Management Service Alerts

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2021 Recycling Events
To maintain flexibility, we’ll be announcing events one at a time rather than scheduling out several months in advance as in the past. With King County now in Phase 2, we are pleased to announce our first recycling event of 2021 will be battery recycling on March 20.

Battery Recycling Event

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Free Christmas Tree Collection Jan 4-15
Free Christmas tree collection is available the first two weeks of January for single-family and apartment / condo residents. See details.

Christmas Tree Recycling Information

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Development Services - Response to COVID-19
Please note that all facilities are closed to the public through March 2021.

See how Development Services is responding to COVID-19.

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Fire COVID Alert
The Kirkland Fire Department urges any resident experiencing a life threatening emergency to call 911. Requesting help from your firefighters does not increase the likelihood of contracting COVID-19. Your firefighters diligently use the appropriate personnel protective equipment, sanitize fire engines, aid cars and fire stations and practice good hygiene to protect the public and themselves.
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An important update from Parks and Community Services - COVID-19
2/2/2021 - For the latest information about how to contact staff and what park amenities are currently open under the Governor's Healthy Washington plan, please visit the:

Kirkland Parks Play it Safe Website

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COVID INFORMATION
Please note that all facilities are currently closed to the public.

Read More About the Closures Here

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