March 2023 Edition

Sustainable Events Coming to our Community 

This month, our regional government partners are hosting two environmentally friendly events in Brea. Caltrans is offering free paper shredding services to Orange County residents on Saturday, March 25 in the Wildcatters Park parking lot. Clear your clutter and keep your confidential information safe by having your documents shredded at no cost. No appointment is necessary and up to four boxes of documents per person will be accepted. This event is first-come, first-serve and we will accept items from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. or until capacity is reached, whichever is first. Please plan to arrive early and enter right into the parking lot on E. Santa Fe Rd. via Valencia Ave. For questions, email christianne.smith@dot.ca.gov.

OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is excited to host a free compost giveaway at Valencia Greenery (Olinda Alpha Landfill). Orange County residents can pick up free compost on Saturday, April 1, between 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. while supplies last. The event will cancel due to inclement weather, follow @OCWaste on social media for day-of updates. Each household will be limited to 60 gallons on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. At Valencia Greenery, pre-filled bags of compost will be distributed, and each household will be limited to 4 bags, while supplies last.

Housing Rehab Program

Brea’s Housing Rehab Program can help you finance many of your home’s repairs, such as roof leaks, cracks, termite damage, plumbing leaks, water damage, electrical problems, etc. The City of Brea manages federal funds, allocated through the County of Orange, to help Brea families finance home repairs. Program funds are based on availability and applicants must meet income and other general criteria, such as: 

• Home must be in the City of Brea
• Owner must live in the home
• Occupants must meet the County's low-income requirements

If you are a contractor interested in getting on the list of vendors, please fill out a Contractor Interest Form or call (714) 671-4461. 

Click here for more details Housing Rehab Program Information

Sign up for Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy

OC Sanitation’s Free Virtual Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy is slated to start March 9. The Academy consists of four virtual workshops (listed below) and will be available for individuals who are 18 years or older. To sign-up or for more information, please visit the Virtual Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy page. Questions can be sent to: ForInformation@OCSan.gov

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Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy Dates:

• Who We Are What We Do - Thursday, March 9
• OC San the Nuts and Bolts - Thursday, March 23
• Building for the Future: OC San’s Capital Improvement Program - Thursday, April 6
• Protecting our environment: Fundamentals of Environmental Services - Thursday, April 20
• Graduation at the April Board Meeting - Wednesday, April 26

Applications Being Accepted for Engage Brea 

In partnership with California State University Fullerton, this unique opportunity will provide participants a general overview of City operations, departments, and external agencies that affect our community. Each week will focus on different aspects of Brea’s local government organization and management with presentations, analysis, and discussions from a variety of Brea’s government leaders. Discussions will be held on Wednesdays, from March 29 through May 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Space is limited, please apply early: Register for Engage Brea here!

Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention

A plant disease that kills citrus trees has been found in Brea. The disease, called Huanglongbing or citrus greening disease, isn’t harmful to humans, but it is fatal for citrus trees and has no cure. The disease is spread by a pest called the Asian citrus psyllid as it feeds on citrus tree leaves. Learn more about how to detect the pest and disease and tips on how to protect California’s beloved citrus by visiting their website.

California Citrus Threat Information

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