Resource Library
- News | 03/14/2016
An article in the March 11, 2016 Oakland Tribune reports on how packaging, labeling, and programmatic differences have led to confusion amongst Bay Area consumers who want to do the "right thing" with their recyclables.
News | 02/09/2016An HOA representing more than 400 homes responded to the drought by transforming a large lawn into a water-saving landscape.
- News | 11/17/2015
The Alameda County Waste Management Authority has begun issuing fines to businesses and multi-family property owners still in violation of Alameda County’s Mandatory Recycling Ordinance. To date, over 100 citation notices have been served, and more are expected as routine inspections continue. Of the locations inspected this year, the majority was found to be in compliance with the Ordinance at the time of inspection.
- News | 10/26/2015
StopWaste recently hosted a half-day workshop focused on best practices in meeting and implementing C&D recycling in Alameda County and the Bay Area. Audio recording and presentations are available for download.
- News | 10/21/2015
Oakland Coliseum and Alameda County Fairgrounds take lead in reducing food waste.
- News | 10/01/2015
In September, StopWaste provided assistance to the California Department of General Services for a demonstration of sheet mulching, turning the thirsty East lawn of the Capitol Building into a low-water-use garden filled with native plants.
- News | 09/30/2015
Starting in October, there will be a series of three meetings throughout the county to solicit input from Alameda County retailers on possible expansion ideas for the Reusable Bag Ordinance.
- News | 09/16/2015
At its September 16 meeting, the Alameda County Waste Management Authority announced its selection of Wendy Sommer as the next StopWaste Executive Director. Sommer will replace Gary Wolff, who will retire as Executive Director at the end of the calendar year.
News | 09/11/2015Bay-Friendly landscaping along a five-mile stretch of Route 238 will save more than two million gallons of water annually.
News | 05/05/2015The Association of Bay Area Governments has recognized StopWaste with its Preserving and Protecting the Environment Award.