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FREE taxi rides home in SF for parents and guardians!
Have you ever needed to leave work in the middle of the day to pick up your sick child from school?

With school back in session, San Francisco Environment Department’s Emergency Ride Home (ERH) program provides a free taxi ride for parents/guardians who commute to work in San Francisco by walking, biking, scootering, public transportation, or carpool/vanpool. Beyond school-related emergencies, the ERH program also covers any personal emergencies (such as illness, crisis, or unexpected overtime).

You can get reimbursed up to $150 for the entire ride, up to 4 times per year! 
Programs & perks
Request a FREE compost pail for your food scraps
Composting your food scraps is an easy way to fight climate change! Your food scraps break down into rich compost that benefits local farmers and vineyards. Order your FREE kitchen compost pail in time for the holiday season.
Shop local and sustainable for the holidays
Find the perfect gift at your local Green Businesses this holiday season! By supporting Green Businesses in our City, you are giving gifts that support your community and the environment.
Get rid of your used cooking oil safely
To dispose of used cooking oil and grease, wipe cooled oil with a paper towel and place in the compost bin, reuse it after straining out food particles, or drop it off at Recology's Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Job opportunities
Do you want to lead programs and policy initiatives that advance a circular economy, including building decarbonization and responsible production and consumption? Do you want to conduct research and collaborate with experts in the field to stay current on emerging concepts, methods, and technologies? If so, we invite you to use your skills and passion to build a more sustainable future for San Francisco in this role!
Do you want to help support environmental change in San Francisco? Do you want to build your outreach and communications skills to engage the public in building a better future for San Franciscans? If so, we invite you to join the Environment Now team by applying for our Community Outreach positions!
In the news
SF wins funds to help small businesses electrify their landscaping equipment! - SF Environment
San Francisco Environment Department received grant funds from Healthy Babies Bright Futures to reduce worker, family, and children’s exposure to air pollutants from gas-powered landscaping equipment. This grant is the second that Healthy Babies Bright Futures has made to SFE to reduce toxins and air pollutants to protect children!
SF receives $600,000 to expand e-bike food delivery pilot program! - SF Chronicle
San Francisco has been awarded a $600,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Energy to expand the city’s e-bike delivery pilot program by more than doubling the number of participants. This funding will expand the program's reach and promote sustainable food delivery transportation methods in the city!
San Francisco Environment Department advances climate protection and enhances quality of life for all San Franciscans.
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