Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste will be hosting drop-off events nearly every month starting on Earth Day through October. Alameda County residents can get rid of leftover paint, old electronics, medicines, and even mattresses at select sites.
Agency Update - Spring 2018
Agency Update - Spring 2018
Countywide Task Force to Address National Sword
Countywide Task Force to Address National Sword
StopWaste is convening a task force comprised of member agency staff and representatives from industry, including haulers and processors, to address China's National Sword policy, and its significant impact on local recycling programs. The general purpose of the task force will be to develop a common understanding of current market challenges and a consistent regional approach to messaging to residents, businesses and the media.
Awww-Inspiring Grants
Awww-Inspiring Grants
Last month, staff helped Loved Twice box up gently-used baby clothes for families in need. This non-profit provides newborns with quality reused baby clothing for the first year of life. To date, they have delivered 21,451 boxes of baby clothes to families, which kept over 214,500 pounds of baby clothes out of the landfill.
Since 1996, StopWaste has provided more than $8 million in funding to local organizations, like Loved Twice, for innovative projects that decrease the amount of waste generated and sent to the county's landfills, and encourage the development, marketing and use of recycled products. The grants program is currently focused on funding waste prevention, reuse and repair projects.