Business Hazardous Waste
Small Business Hazardous Waste Service
Hazardous waste disposal service for qualifying Very Small Quantity Generators. Accounts and appointments are required.
Hazardous waste disposal service for qualifying Very Small Quantity Generators. Accounts and appointments are required.
This Bill of Lading has a price schedule and more information about the Business Hazardous Waste Drop-in Service. The service accepts latex paint, aerosol cans, fluorescent lamps, and household batteries. Fill out this form and bring it with you when you drop-in at the facility.
All businesses in Alameda County can participate in this drop-in service that accepts latex paint, aerosol cans, fluorescent lamps, and household batteries. There is no need to set up an account or make an appointment.
To participate in the Business Drop-in Service:
This packet covers who can participate, how to get started, eligible materials, and how to make an appointment. It also contains the VSQG self-certification form which must be filled out before participating in the program. Available as either a PDF or Word document.
To learn more about the Small Business Hazardous Waste Service, click here.
We offer free downloads of posters and offer hard copy stickers to help promote your program and to clarify which materials are recyclable.
The Recycling sticker is 7” by 4.5” and is intended for use on indoor containers and can help employees, customers or contractors see with a glance what types of materials belong in each container. These labels are not for placement on outdoor hauler/service provider collection containers.
The Organics sticker is 7” by 4.5” and is intended for use on indoor containers and can help employees, customers or contractors see with a glance what types of materials belong in each container. These labels are not for placement on outdoor hauler/service provider collection containers.
The Garbage sticker is 2” by 7” and is intended for use on indoor containers and can help employees, customers or contractors see with a glance what types of materials belong in each container. These labels are not for placement on outdoor hauler/service provider collection containers.
The Paper Towels Only sticker is 2” by 7” and is intended for use on indoor containers and can help employees, customers or contractors see with a glance what types of materials belong in each container. These labels are not for placement on outdoor hauler/service provider collection containers.
The Flatten Cardboard sticker is 2” by 7” and is intended for use on indoor containers and can help employees, customers or contractors see with a glance what types of materials belong in each container. These labels are not for placement on outdoor hauler/service provider collection containers.
Reusables 101 outlines the basics of reusable transport packaging: what it is, how it works, and why the switch makes sense for many businesses.
The San Francisco Department of the Environment maintains this list of distributors of compostable products, such as plates, cutlery, and to-go containers. Includes distributors’ contact information.