In 1993, the Department of Energy created the Clean Cities Program, a project that supports the development of partnerships that promote the increased use of alternative fuels and alternatively fueled vehicles. 

The mission of the Clean Cities Program is to advance the nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum consumption.

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, the Idaho Energy Division, and the City of Boise began working together in 2004 to obtain a Clean Cities designation for the Treasure Valley.  In June of 2006 the Treasure Valley became an officially designated member of the National Clean Cities Coalition Program. 

Sanitary Services began using 20% Biodiesel in the fleet vehicles in 2002, and was the first entity in Idaho to use Biodiesel as an alternative fuel.  SSC continues to use B20 in its fleet to preserve air quality in residential neighborhoods that are serviced by our vehicles. 

In response to our continued efforts, Sanitary Services was invited to participate as a stakeholder in developing the Treasure Valley Clean Cities Coalition. 

Click here to learn more about the Clean Cities Program.