Mission and Responsibilities
The Recycling Board is responsible for programs that promote:
- Source reduction
- Recycling
- Recycled product procurement
- Market development
- Grants to non-profit waste reduction enterprises
Program funding is provided from a per-ton disposal surcharge at the Altamont and Vasco Road landfills.
Board Meetings
Board meetings are typically held at 1537 Webster Street, Oakland, at 4:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month. Meeting times and locations may vary, so please consult the board meeting calendar for specific information.
Board meeting agendas are made available one week prior to each meeting. Meeting minutes are available upon request by contacting transcripts@stopwaste.org. For additional information, call (510) 891-6500.
Current Board Members
Executive Officers
- Tracy Jensen, President - Councilmember, City of Alameda
- Virginia Harrington, 1st Vice President - Solid Waste Industry Representative
- Ben Barrientos, 2nd Vice President - Councilmember, City of Livermore
Board Members
- Xouhoa Bowen - Vice Mayor, City of San Leandro
- Ja’Moni Brooks - Recycling Materials Processing Industry Representative
- Rita Duncan - Councilmember, Union City
- Ellen McClure - Environmental Educator
- David Mourra - Councilmember, City of Emeryville
- Elaine Owyang - Environmental Organization Representative
- Barun Singh - Recycling Programs Representative
- Madelyn Vital - Source Reduction Specialist