Positive PR and marketing opportunities are natural “by-products” of an organization’s efforts to go green. StopWaste not only helps you reduce and prevent waste in your day-to-day operations, but also to obtain the public recognition you deserve.
Composting is now mandatory for businesses, institutions, and multifamily properties in Alameda County. To make it easier to collect food scraps, food-soiled paper and plant debris, StopWaste is offering free indoor green bins, up to a $500 value per approved site. Choose from a variety of container and lid options in different sizes, provided by partner vendors. Funds are limited – apply online now at www.StopWaste.org/free-green-bins.
If your business is already recycling paper or bottles and cans, adding food scraps collection is a natural next step that can save money and have a big environmental impact.
When food scraps are sent to the landfill, they decompose anaerobically and produce methane, one of the most potent greenhouse gases responsible for climate change. On the other hand, composting this material significantly reduces the amount of methane produced.
Keeping recyclable and compostable materials out of the garbage is an excellent first step toward cost savings and improved operational efficiency. In Alameda County, it is easy to set up recycling service for the most commonly generated materials, such as cardboard, mixed paper, bottles, cans, food scraps and plant debris. Many waste haulers collect these ”standard” recyclables at a discounted rate or at no additional charge if a business or organization is also a commercial garbage collection service customer.
StopWaste can help Alameda County businesses, non-profits and institutions stay informed about current landfill bans, policies and ordinances related to proper collection and recycling of resources and hazardous wastes. Our goal is to provide links to current information so that you can operate your organization most efficiently.
Some regulations apply within Alameda County, others apply only to operations within certain cities, and some affect all commercial accounts within California.
The City of Union City contracts with Republic Services, formerly Allied Waste Services, and Tri-CED Community Recycling for garbage, recycling and organics (food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard trimmings) collection service. Single stream recycling cart service is provided by Tri-CED. Bin, compactor or drop box service is provided by Republic Services. Republic Services and Tri-CED Community Recycling provide free onsite waste and recycling assessments upon request.
San Leandro has two distinct service areas for garbage, recycling and organics (food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard trimmings) collection service. If you are unsure which service area you are in, check your garbage bill. If the vendor is Alameda County Industries (ACI), you are in the service area of the City of San Leandro. If the vendor is Waste Management of Alameda County, you are in the Oro Loma Sanitary District.
The City of Pleasanton contracts with Pleasanton Garbage Service for garbage and recycling collection service.
Service Provider Information:
Pleasanton Garbage Service
www.pleasantongarbageservice.com
Phone: (925) 846-2042
The City of Piedmont contracts with Richmond Sanitary Service for garbage, recycling and organics (food scraps, food-soiled paper and yard trimmings) collection service.
Richmond Sanitary Service provides free, annual onsite waste and recycling assessments upon request.
