Press Releases

The San Joaquin County Department of Public Works is urging residents to join the 2026 Coastal Cleanup Day volunteer event on Saturday, September 19 from 9 a.m. to noon in several locations throughout the County.https://www.sjwater.org/Stormwater-Management/Get-Involved/California-Coastal-Cleanup

San Joaquin County Department of Public Works was recently honored with three Project of the Year awards from the Sacramento Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA). The projects included Pock Lane Improvements, Sexton Road Bridge Replacement, and Thornton Water Main Looping.

The San Joaquin County Department of Public Works has completed the long-term closure of the Foothill Sanitary Landfill, marking a significant milestone in the County’s long-term strategy to modernize solid waste operations, improve efficiency, and reduce costs for residents.

On May 12, 2026, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the week of May 17th – May 23rd as Public Works Week in San Joaquin County. Since 1960, the American Public Works Association has sponsored National Public Works Week, during which more than 30,000 members across North America educate and energize the public about the importance of public works in their daily lives

San Joaquin County (County) announced last Tuesday that the Foothill Sanitary Landfill (Foothill) will begin a phased, long-term closure starting in early 2026, following a Board of Supervisors authorization to consolidate landfill operations and redirect customers to more efficient solid waste facilities.