Central Coast Partners for Water Quality

10/15/2026

Get storm ready with this great opportunity!

10/15/2026

So great to see our great partners at this event!

10/12/2026

♻️ SAVE THE DATES! A FREE WASTE DROP-OFF WEEK IS COMING!

The Atascadero Residential Free Waste Drop-Off Week starts Saturday, October 17 giving Atascadero residents with Waste Management (WM) service a full week to dispose of eligible household items, yard debris, recyclables, and more at no charge!

WM is also offering a FREE GIVEAWAY of one yard of compost! 🌱

📍 DROP-OFF LOCATION
WM SLO County Transfer Station
3360 La Cruz Way, Paso Robles
Entrance on Marquita Ave.

🗓️ DROP-OFF HOURS
Oct. 17 & 24: 7 AM–3 PM
Oct. 19–23: 7 AM–4 PM

TO PARTICIPATE, YOU MUST:
✔️ Be an Atascadero residential WM customer
✔️ Bring a photo ID + a Waste Management bill with a matching address
✔️ Use a personal vehicle or truck (no trailers with personal trucks)
✔️ Small trailers, about the size of a pickup bed, are allowed with personal vehicles

ACCEPTED ITEMS:
• Household items such as sofas, chairs, rugs, mattresses, washers/dryers, trash, and recyclables
• Rocks and similar materials (loose items must be bagged)
• Scrap metal (please keep separate)
• Yard debris, including leaves and large branches up to 6 inches in diameter or 4 feet in length

ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
• Appliances containing Freon
• Commercial construction or landscape debris
• Electronic or hazardous waste
• Tires

DISPOSE OF E WASTE OR HAZARDOUS WASTE:
Chicago Grade Landfill
2290 Homestead Road, Templeton, CA 93465
• Electronic Waste: Monday - Saturday, 7:30 am - 3 pm
• Hazardous Waste: Saturdays only | 11 am - 3 pm

For complete event details and additional information, visit home.wm.com/atascadero or call WM at (805) 466-3636.

WM

10/12/2026

It's a good time to get !

As we prepare for the rainy season, we want to share some quick tips on how to be Rain Ready!

1. Clear debris, like fallen leaves, from storm drains!
2. Protect our waterways by collecting litter!
3. Collect water in a rain barrel to be used later!

For more information on how to be Rain Ready CA this rainy season, visit www.rainreadyca.org

09/17/2026

Get signed up and get ready for a beautiful morning!

02/09/2026

The mid-winter summer comes to an end! Get ready for rain SLO County!

A storm system will bring rain and mountain snow to the area Tuesday into Wednesday of this week. Amounts and impacts will be light. Gusty winds are also expected. Watch for downed trees, power outages, and hazardous seas.

12/31/2025

Be alert if you're planning on plunging tomorrow!

For the first day of 2026, the tides could be higher than expected, and here is why. 🤽

The tides are currently running 4 to 6 inches higher than predicted due to thermal expansion of the water column at Port San Luis.📏

Sea surface temperatures typically hover around 56°F at this time of the year, but are presently near 61°F.🌡️

Coupled with the fresh to strong (19 to 31 mph) southwesterly winds🌬️expected around tomorrow morning’s high tide, water levels could reach approximately 7.3 feet, about half a foot above the predicted 6.8 feet high tide at 7:15 a.m. on January 1.🎉

Also, 4- to 6-foot southerly (180-degree shallow-water) seas will develop tomorrow morning. Remember, never turn your back on the ocean. 🌊

12/18/2025

Time to get ready for some holiday rain!

Confidence is high in a return of rainfall to Southwest California next week, with rainfall likely peaking Christmas Eve through Christmas Day (December 24 - 25). While the most likely outcomes are shown in the graphic, there is still some uncertainty regarding the details. Stay tuned for updates.

12/10/2025

Those fallen leaves won't leaf town on their own. Now that they're off the trees- grab that rake, scoop ‘em up, and toss those pretty leaves into your green waste bin. Keep the streets clear and looking gorgeous.

12/08/2025

We love an achievable to-do list!

Winter storms are on the way and that means it’s time for a year-end stormwater protection checklist.

✅Clear leaves and debris from gutters and storm drains near your home
✅ Secure trash and recycling lids so wind and rain don’t scatter litter
✅ Sweep driveways and sidewalks instead of hosing them down
✅ Fix vehicle leaks and clean up spills

When we prepare early, we protect our waterways all season long.