Sustainability
Top Newsroom Stories of 2018
In 2018, Orange County experienced historic milestones, accomplishments and successes that will benefit local residents for years to come. Government services continued to be...
Orange County’s Recycling Pilot Provides Pivotal Data
Orange County has concluded a successful, multi-week recycling improvement program pilot consisting of tagging the blue-lid recycling carts at more than 640 households in...
Orange County’s No Plastic Bags in the Cart Campaign Commences
In January 2016, recycling efforts in Orange County made strides when a new collection system was rolled out to more than 200,000 curbside collection...
Orange County Division of Building Safety Fast Tracks Habitat Homes with Speedy Permitting
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando recently partnered with five builders to build five homes for future Habitat homeowners in just five days. The...
Hundreds Attend Opening and Dedication of Deputy Scott Pine Community Park
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined the community at the opening and dedication of Deputy Scott Pine Community Park in Windermere on February 10,...
New Solar Co-ops Launch in Orange County
Orange County is building on the momentum of the state’s largest and most successful solar co-op by again partnering with Solar United Neighbors of...
Orange County Helps OUC Dedicate Community Solar Farm
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer along with Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) leaders dedicated the Kenneth P. Ksionek Community Solar...
A “Bear” Necessity: Orange County Residents Embrace Bear-Resistant Roll Carts
It’s not uncommon for Apopka residents Steven and Jennifer Hamilton to have their trash become a buffet for bears in their neighborhood. Bears’ noses...
Orange County Government Breaks Ground on New Fire Rescue Station
Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orange County Fire Rescue broke ground on Fire Station 67 on Sept. 1, 2017. This is the first Orange County...