Local Food Systems The city is working towards a local food system that encompasses the entire cycle of food production and consumption, including growing, transporting and the use of disposal.
Livability A city’s livability can be compared to the quality of life for its residents. This includes the natural environment and tree canopy, entertainment and recreational activities, economic prosperity, walkability, culture and equity.
Transportation and Mobility The city is currently pursuing a series of improvements to enable residents to reduce reliance on private automobiles and invest in infrastructure to encourage more sustainable choices.
Zero Waste Orlando continues to strive to become a “zero waste” community, aiming to eliminate sending solid waste to landfills by 2040.
Clean Water Water not only supports the lives of people and wildlife, it is a valuable resource that could provide greater opportunity for economic development and recreation.
Clean Energy and Green Buildings Orlando is a national leader in energy efficiency for new and existing commercial buildings that reduce waste and pollution, while saving businesses and residents significant amounts of money.
Request a Free Tree for Your Yard Do you want a free tree for your private yard? The city provides free trees to help save energy and make our city more beautiful.
Request a Free Composter Get a free composter to help you reduce waste and create rich soil for your garden to grow healthy plants.
What Goes Where Find out what items should be placed in a trash cart, recycling cart or composter and find recycling dropoff locations.
Request Green Works to Speak at Your Event Invite us to your event or classroom to learn more about our efforts to transform Orlando into one of the most environmentally-friendly, economically and socially vibrant communities in the nation.
Make Your Events Green Public events are a great way to stimulate the local economy and bring the community together, but they also contribute to negative environmental impacts. Meeting the city’s ambitious sustainability goals depends on your participation.
Sustainable Procurement Policy The city is proposing to embed sustainable considerations in the solicitation process that are fiscally responsible, promote worker health, conserve natural resources and prevent pollution.
Electric Vehicle and Transit Initiatives Learn how to find electric vehicle chargers near you, review incentives for purchasing an electric vehicle, and read about the steps the city is taking toward an electrified future.
Commercial and Multifamily Recycling As demand to recycle grows, the city is looking into ways to increase opportunities for all to recycle.
Food and Livability Lesson - Spring Session Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM Interested in gardening or already an expert? Come on out to the Gardening Program's Spring Food and Livability Lesson. McQuigg Community Garden, 716 West Jefferson Street, Orlando, FL 32805 Tagged as: , Talks & workshops
Summer Cleanup with Rep. Anna Eskamani and United Against Poverty Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM Join us for a community cleanup! Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers
Community Cleanup with Rep. Eskamani and Sen. Smith Saturday, August 29, 2026 | 08:00 AM to 10:00 AM Join us for a community cleanup! Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers