We have developed numerous comprehensive reports and studies. These may be viewed in PDF format unless otherwise indicated.
1537 Webster Street: A Green Renovation in Downtown Oakland
Read all about how we put our green building and Bay-Friendly Landscaping know-how to work in our new renovated office.
5 Year Audit: Program Assessment Final Report (1/2008)
A broad overview and evaluation of waste reduction programs within Alameda County, prepared by HF&H Consultants, LLC, with assistance from Kies Strategies, SERA, Inc., and Environmental Planning Consultants. Profiles and comparisons of municipal programs and analysis of various operational and system issues, including mandatory recycling ordinances and landfill bans.
5 Year Audit: Program Assessment – Member Agency Program Summaries (1/2008)
A companion appendix to the Program Assessment Final Report, this volume, prepared by HF&H Consultants, LLC with assistance by Environmental Planning Consultants, contains profiles of the recycling and solid waste systems in each of the 14 cities and 2 sanitary districts in Alameda County.
Background documents related to the “5 Year Audit” Program Assessment Final Report:
- “Footing the Bill for Diversion Programs: Funding Options” (10/2007) by Lisa A. Skumatz, Ph.D., Skumatz Economic Research Associates (SERA)
- “Comparison Communities and Leading Programs” (10/2007) by Lisa A. Skumatz, Ph.D. and David Freeman, SERA, Inc.
- “Measuring Success in Diversion – Best Practices: Alternative Measurement of Recycling, Diversion, and Waste Prevention” (10/2007) by Lisa A. Skumatz, Ph.D. and David Juri Freeman, SERA, Inc. with Delyn Kies, Kies Strategies
Alameda County Disaster Waste Management Plan (1997)
This Plan presents a coordinated disaster debris management approach to achieve maximum diversion from landfilling.
Alameda County Hazardous Waste Management Plan (1995)
This Plan is to encourage the reduction of the amount of hazardous waste generated in the County, and to the greatest extent feasible, minimize the number of hazardous waste management facilities.
Introduction and Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Appendix G Appendix H Appendix I Appendix J
Alameda County Hazardous Waste Management Plan (1995) - Executive Summary
This Plan is to encourage the reduction of the amount of hazardous waste generated in the County, and to the greatest extent feasible, minimize the number of hazardous waste management facilities.
Alameda County Integrated Waste Management Plan (2003 - Amended 2010)
Pursuant to the California Integrated Waste Management Act (AB939), this plan identifies plans and programs to achieve state waste diversion mandates.
Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Plan (2003, with Green Building, Business and Public Agencies, Organics, Schools, and Media and Outreach program revisions adopted January 2006)
Pursuant to the Alameda County Charter ( Measure D ), this plan identifies a comprehensive strategy for reaching the county's waste reduction goals. Modifications adopted March 2007 by the Authority and Recycling Boards.
Alameda County Recycling Board "5 Year Audit" Financial Review and Evaluation (2007)
The Financial Review is a comprehensive financial review of funds raised and spent in fiscal years 2005/2006 through 2001/2002 through Measure D, with monitoring and reporting on compliance with the mandates of Measure D.
Alameda County Waste Characterization Study (2008)
StopWaste.Org retained R. W. Beck, Inc. (R. W. Beck) to complete the 2008 Alameda County Waste Characterization Study. This Study was designed to provide updated solid waste composition and quantity results for evaluation of current conditions and further comparison with previous studies completed in 1995 and 2000. Executive Summary
Alameda County Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiative
Charter Amendment (Measure D)
Measure D established the Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Board. It was approved by the voters of Alameda County in November, 1990 by a margin of 63%. The requirements and prohibitions contained within the Alameda County Waste Reduction and Recycling Initaitve apply to the County of Alameda, as an entity, and to unincorporated areas within the county.
Climate Action Plan Template 2007
This report includes a menu of activities for cities to adopt to achieve greenhouse gas savings.
Commercial Recycling Survey
Composting Survey of October 2005 (Summary)
Results of the October 2005 public opinion survey conducted by the Evans/McDonough Company (EMC) for the Alameda County Waste Management Authority (ACWMA) / StopWaste.Org on composting and organic waste disposal, including food scrap recycling, in Alameda County.
Composting Survey and Target Analysis - Executive Summary
Results of a November 2002 public opinion survey conducted by the Evans/McDonough Company for the Alameda County Waste Management Authority regarding landscaping, organic waste disposal, and composting.
Public Attitudes Toward Curbside Recycling - November 2007
Results of public opinion surveys for StopWaste.Org conducted by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates
Environmental Education Leadership Action Project – June 2004
This qualitative research project examines opportunities for strengthening environmental education in Alameda County by gaining insight from environmental education practitioners, classroom teachers, students, and administrators about the current state of K-12 environmental education in Alameda County.
Food Scrap Recycling Pilot Program Focus Group Findings – March 2002
Food Scrap Recycling (Residential) Survey Results – May 2004
Public Attitudes Toward Food Scrap Recycling - November 2007
Results of public opinion surveys for StopWaste.Org conducted by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates
Public Attitudes Toward Food Scrap Recycling - August 2009
Results of public opinion surveys for StopWaste.Org conducted by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates
Innovation, Leadership, Stewardship - A Report by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance
The Institute for Local Self-Reliance, based in Washington, DC, has collaborated with the Alameda County Waste Management Authority and Recycling Board to produce a report, "Innovation, Leadership, Stewardship." Written by the staff of the Institute, the report highlights a number of programs and policies that have made Alameda County a respected national leader in the field of waste prevention and recycling.
The Impact of Environmentally-Related Education on Academic Achievement - September 2006
StopWaste.Org is pleased to make available this report on The Impact of Environmentally-Related Education on Academic Achievement. The report was commissioned by the Source Reduction and Recycling Board to determine whether there is sound evidence that environmental education could support academic curriculum goals and to identify program trends that could inform environmental education programs in Alameda County. We share the report findings with the environmental education community to assist in garnering support from school administrators. Additionally, the report provides findings that can assistprogram providers in designing, developing and delivering programs to address student academic achievement outcomes. Our intent is to help build environmental education capacity and quality in Alameda County, and growing environmental literacy.
Master Composter Class Manual - 2009 Edition
By popular demand, the manual used in the popular Alameda County Master Composter Training Program.
Multifamily Dwelling Recycling Evaluation Report - December 2008
This report serves as an overview and evaluation of multifamily dwelling (MFD) recycling programs in Alameda County.
Multi-Family Recycling Survey Results and Target Analysis
Results of a subsection of the November 2002 public opinion survey conducted by the Evans/McDonough Company for the Alameda County Waste Management Authority regarding recycling behaviors and attitudes of multi-family unit dwellers.
Organics Processing Development Program and Project – Sunol Compost Facility - Draft Environmental Impact Report, Final Environmental Impact Report and Staff Report
The documents below are the Draft Environmental Impact Report, the Final Environmental Impact Report and the Staff Report for the Organics Processing Development Program and Project – Sunol Compost Facility, with attachments and appendices of the data used in the analysis and preparation of the reports. The Final Environment Impact Report was not certified by the Authority Board and the Sunol site is no longer being considered. The documents are provided here for reference only. Any question or comments can be directed to Brian Mathews, Senior Program Manger at bmathews@stopwaste.org.
Options for Measuring Diversion: An Evaluation of What, Why, and How Jurisdictions Measure Source Reduction, Recycling, and Composting
Prepared for the Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Board. Submitted by California Waste Associates, a Jim Greco Consulting Organization, El Dorado Hills, California on January 21, 2002.
Public Attitudes Toward Food Scrap and Curbside Recycling - August 2009
Results of Public Opinion Surveys for Stopwaste.Org by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates.
Public Attitudes Toward Curbside Recycling
Public Attitudes Toward Food Scrap Recycling
Results of Public Opinion Surveys for StopWaste.Org -- October 30 – November 12, 2007
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & Associates, Opinion Research & Public Policy Analysis
Profiting From Waste Prevention: Measuring the Benefits (1999) - Executive Summary and Full Report
This study demonstrates waste prevention measurement tools for businesses and institutions in Alameda County.
Recycled Paper Fact Sheet
An Alameda County Waste Management Authority sponsored fact sheet on recycled paper, produced by the Buy Recycled Business Alliance of the National Recycling Coalition.
Recycling and Solid Waste Collection Rates and Services
Solid Waste and Recycling Services Offered in Basic Rate Package
Monthly Rates for Residential Solid Waste/Recycling/Plant Debris/Bulky Clean Up
Rates for Commercial Solid Waste/Recycling/Plant Debris/Bulky Clean Up
Research Projects (2001-2003)
During 2001-2003, in partnership with the firm of Evans-McDonough, Inc., the Waste Management Authority conducted a number of research projects regarding the attitudes and behaviors of Alameda County residents. A number of (qualitative) focus groups were conducted on various aspects of waste prevention and recycling, along with two scientifically reliable (quantitiatve) telephone surveys.
Residential Yard Waste Survey (1996)
Results of a scientifically reliable survey of over 800 Alameda County residents measuring attitudes and knowledge of home composting.
Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for Shipping and Displaying Produce -- Feasibility Study
School Infrastructure Project Research Summary (2002)
Waste Disposal Tonnages for Alameda County Jurisdictions
Waste Diversion Rates for Alameda County Jurisdictions
Waste Prevention and Sustainability: Case Studies for Local Governments
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, has collaborated with StopWaste.Org to develop Sustainability Inventories for five jurisdictions in Alameda County. The Sustainability Inventory provides a jurisdiction with an initial (baseline) “picture” of each community’s environmental, social, and economic conditions and resources. The cities of Albany, Berkeley, Dublin, Oakland, and San Leandro have completed inventories. The Case Studies presented here provide some examples of actions municipalities around the country are taking to implement sustainability plans and policies.
Waste Prevention Program Survey and Library - Final Report
Weight-Based Disposal Research Project - Final Report (December 25, 2001)
In 2000 and 2001, the Alameda County Waste Management Authority (ACWMA) gathered weight data on waste disposed from over 1,500 businesses comprising four commercial waste collection routes in Oakland and Hayward. In addition, the ACWMA commissioned a waste characterization study that included analysis of the composition of waste from 260 of the businesses for which weight information was collected. This report provides a summary of the study, reports on our statistical analysis of the data, and draws conclusions regarding the data’s usefulness and applicability for diversion program planning. The primary objective of this report is to apply the findings of the weight-based data as broadly as possible while understanding, and not exceeding, the limitations of the data. The goal of the project is to determine whether subsets of the data for specific industry/business groups can be used to guide the development of targeted diversion programs.
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