Video: Recycling and Composting at Work (Chinese)
Learn how to sort materials properly. Although this video describes the Mandatory Composting & Recycling law, it also applies to the new California State law, SB 1383, that will be implemented In Alameda County under the Organics Reduction & Recycling Ordinance (ORRO). To learn more about SB 1383 and ORRO, click here.
Video: Recycling and Composting at Work
Learn how to sort materials properly. Although this video describes the Mandatory Composting & Recycling law, it also applies to the new California State law, SB 1383, that will be implemented In Alameda County under the Organics Reduction & Recycling Ordinance (ORRO). To learn more about SB 1383 and ORRO, click here.
Ley local y estatal de reciclaje y materiales orgánicos (Spanish)
Una nueva ley estatal en California, SB 1383, tiene como propósito mantener la comida y otros materiales compostables (“orgánicos”) fuera de los vertederos para reducir las emisiones que contribuyen al cambio climático. Bajo esta ley:
Recycling and Climate Protection
C&D Resources and FAQs
Codes & Standards
C&D Debris Requirements
Statewide: CALGreen, California's mandatory green building code, requires most new construction projects to divert at least 50% of C&D debris.
Construction & Demolition Debris
Construction and demolition (C&D) debris includes materials such as wood, drywall, metal, concrete, glass, insulation, soil and cardboard. C&D materials account for between 21.7 to 25.5% of the disposed waste stream in California (source: CalRecycle). With good planning, much of this material can be reduced, reused or recycled. Learn more:
StopWaste At School
StopWaste is a public agency that helps students, teachers and school district staff across Alameda County become leaders in waste prevention and recycling at school.
For activities and lessons, see our curriculum and videos.
School Program Overview
Please note that registration is closed for the 17-18 academic year.
Spectra by Comcast Spectacor joins StopWaste's Smart Kitchen Initiative
Oakland Coliseum and Alameda County Fairgrounds take lead in reducing food waste.
United States Postal Service
The United States Postal Service’s massive Oakland Processing and Distribution Center uses reusable containers to prevent waste and recycles undeliverable mail, paper, cardboard, bottles, cans, plastic film, pallets, and other materials, saving $200,000 per year.
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