Resource Library
Success StoriesElementary, middle and high school students from across the County have been showing fans how to properly sort recyclables and compostables from trash at Cal football and basketball games as part of our partnership with Cal Athletics which began in 2014. Now Cal Athletes are helping out at the schools.
- Success Stories
During the last two years, StopWaste has been working with Memorial Tabernacle Church in North Oakland and their Youth Going Green (YGG) Program to help spread the word about the importance of composting, recycling, and energy efficiency programs. We are excited to share the series of tutorial videos we made with their help.
- Policies
This Plant Legend template and example of a filled-out template are adapted from the Bay-Friendly Landscape Scorecard. They can be used to facilitate compliance with the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO).
- News | 11/14/2016
With the passage of Proposition 67, California became the first state in the nation to enact a state law to ban plastic shopping bags. The passage of Proposition 67 does not change the implementation of the expanded reusable bag ordinance in Alameda County.
Gone are the days of mowing, but your role is in the garden is still necessary and important. This video gives you tips for dealing with weeds and pests, feeding your soil, and pruning.
Your new garden has likely changed quite a bit over its first year. This video contains a first year checklist that can help you keep your garden healthy and thriving.
Congratulations...you have transformed your lawn into a garden! But, now what? This video includes basic how-to tips for maintaining your new garden after sheet mulching.
NewsThe Alameda County Waste Management Authority approved an expanded reusable bag ordinance for Alameda County. The expanded ordinance will apply to all stores and restaurants in the county, and will go into effect on May 1, 2017 for retail stores and November 1, 2017 for restaurants.
- News
This popular training and qualification course is free for eligible staff of public agencies in Alameda County.
