California’s new organics and recycling law, SB 1383, is in effect, and StopWaste is continually developing resources to inform residents and businesses of requirements. We recently conducted an informational webinar to help businesses, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County understand current recycling and composting requirements and how to comply in four easy steps. We now have a dedicated SB 1383 Food Recovery webpage that provides information about the food recovery requirements and resources/support tools. Additionally, a list of countywide Food Recovery Organizations and Services is now available on our RE:Source tool.
Agency Update - Spring 2022
Agency Update - Spring 2022
New SB 1383 Resources
New SB 1383 Resources
One-Day Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events Begin
One-Day Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Events Begin
It’s never been easier to drop off your old electronics, paint, pest and garden products, and more for free at our hazardous waste one-day drop-off events, kicking off on May 1 in San Leandro. Just make a registration and head over. Check our website as we’ll be posting additional events through early fall. In the meantime, residents can always drop off stuff for free at one of the four facilities open year round in Oakland, Hayward, Livermore, or Fremont.
Grantee Spotlight: Tri-Valley Haven
Grantee Spotlight: Tri-Valley Haven
This month, StopWaste Executive Director Timothy Burroughs (2nd from left) and board members Melissa Hernandez (center), David Haubert (right), and Bob Carling (not pictured) joined Tri-Valley Haven staff and community partners to celebrate the grand opening of their new, more spacious and centrally located food pantry space the organization opened in downtown Livermore. Tri-Valley Haven is a vital community organization that serves adults and children who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or homelessness. The organization also does food recovery and distribution across Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton, and with this new space, they are able to offer a client choice model that lets clients choose the food items they want to take instead of giving prepackaged bags. Congratulations, Tri-Valley Haven on your new move!