Roseville Utility Exploration Center

05/31/2026

Big Trucks has grown from a small summer program into one of the city’s most popular events. From less than 2,000 attendees 10 years ago to more than 5,600 today, it keeps getting bigger every year. Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary in a big way!

Stop by the Utility Exploration Center today and pick up an exclusive 10th anniversary shirt for your little ones, sizes 2T-5T.

05/30/2026

Garbage trucks are always a crowd favorite, and for good reason! These trucks can service hundreds of homes in a single day and handle some seriously heavy loads. It is no surprise Waste Services events draw the biggest crowds year after year. Come see why at Big Trucks!

05/29/2026

What happens after water goes down the drain? Our wastewater crews have the answer, and their equipment is seriously powerful. Some trucks can clean pipes with incredible force and vacuum debris right out of the system. See it in action at Big Trucks and celebrate 10 years with us!

05/28/2026

Every day, the city delivers millions of gallons of water to homes and businesses. The trucks and crews behind that effort are impressive, and Big Trucks gives you a chance to see it all up close. Be part of the 10th anniversary celebration and discover how your water gets to you!

05/27/2026

Our electric crews power the entire city, and their trucks and equipment are anything but ordinary. From bucket trucks to behind-the-scenes tools, you will see how it all comes together at Big Trucks. Join us for the 10th anniversary and get a whole new perspective on what keeps the lights on!

Head to roseville.ca.gov/bigtrucks for more details.

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

Not all public works heroes wear hard hats. Some are protecting wetlands, rescuing hawks, and relocating snakes from construction sites.

For Public Works Week, meet Caroline Clarkson, an Environmental Compliance Specialist helping protect the natural spaces and wildlife our community depends on every day. From restoring vernal pools to saving a Swainson’s hawk nestling, her work is making a real impact behind the scenes.

Read on! https://www.roseville.ca.gov/articles/Behind-the-scenes-of-Public-Works-Protecting-wildlife-one-project-at-a-time-716.php

05/21/2026

A split-second decision can change everything.
This video shows a recent fire caused by a lithium-ion battery thrown into the trash and crushed inside a garbage truck. It marks the fourth truck fire since the start of the year.
What begins as a routine collection route can turn dangerous within seconds, putting our drivers, crews, equipment, and community at risk.

Batteries found in power tools, laptops, e-bikes, phones, and other rechargeable devices do not belong in trash or recycling carts. One spark is all it takes.

Please do your part:
* Keep batteries out of all carts
* Tape battery terminals before disposal
* Drop batteries off at the Materials Recovery Facility or an approved recycling location

Our crews are out there every day helping keep the community clean and safe. Preventing fires like this starts at home.
Learn more: roseville.ca.gov/batteries

05/19/2026

Lights, camera, climate action. 🌎🎬

Join us at the Utility Exploration Center for The Green Screen, a free community evening featuring PBS’s Climate California: Flow & Unity. Enjoy a special screening, community conversation, hands-on crafts, plus appetizers and refreshments in a fun, welcoming space for all ages.

Wednesday, May 28
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Utility Exploration Center
1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd.

Free to attend. Registration required.
https://bit.ly/4uUPtba

05/18/2026

It's National Public Works Week! Here's a shout out to our folks behind the scenes who are rooted in service to Roseville.

Meet Cole, one of our newest team members that helps keep Roseville flowing!