Alameda County residents get high marks for their commitment to recycling, with some of the best recycling and composting rates in the country.
But there’s more work to be done. Right now, about 32 percent of what winds up in our landfills is readily recyclable or compostable.
Help us reach our countywide goal: By 2020, less than 10 percent of Alameda County’s trash will be readily recyclable or compostable.
StopWaste helps students, teachers and school district staff across Alameda County become leaders in preventing waste in schools.
Reducing waste before recycling saves resources and reduces greenhouse gas emissions and energy use. But just as importantly, it saves time and money! We offer waste reduction services to help schools and school districts in Alameda County cut costs and operate more efficiently.
Check out the waste prevention links below including:
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.
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.
The Oro Loma Sanitary District contracts with Waste Management of Alameda County for garbage, recycling and organics (food scraps, food-soiled paper and plant debris) collection service.
Waste Management provides free onsite waste and recycling assessments upon request.
