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Topic BriefsMeasure D (The Alameda County Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiative Charter Amendment) was approved by Alameda County voters in 1989 with the goals of reducing waste, promoting recycling, and setting a path toward ambitious landfill diversion targets for the county.
The Agency is requesting proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive analysis to determine which Agency activities (projects and programs) are eligible for cost recovery through a regulatory or other fee authorized by Proposition 26.
Qualified respondents shall demonstrate expertise and experience in the following areas:
- RFP-RFQ
This Request for Proposals is issued by the Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Board (Recycling Board, or “Board”) to identify qualified proposals and consultants to perform a comprehensive financial review of funds raised and spent in fiscal years 2021/22 through 2025/26 as mandated by Alameda County Waste Reduction and Recycling Initiative Charter Amendment, popularly referred to as “Measure D”, and to monitor and report on compliance by the appropriate various agencies.
This document outlines the process by which qualified bidders may protest Agency purchasing decisions for contracts exceeding $100,000 per year.
See also the Agency's Local Preference Purchasing Policy.
Topic BriefsTo better understand what types and amounts of materials are in our waste stream, StopWaste periodically conducts waste characterization studies at material processing facilities throughout the county.
ReportsStopWaste conducts periodic waste characterization studies to better understand the types and quantities of materials disposed of in Alameda County. Using standard sampling techniques, this study measured the composition of the landfill, recycling, and organics streams by generating sector and material type.
Topic BriefsEach year, an estimated 8 million people across the country use over 3 billion needles, syringes, lancets, and auto-injectors (collectively known as “sharps”) for at-home medical care. Due to the health and safety risks involved, proper disposal of these items is crucial to prevent: