About the Agency
StopWaste.Org is the Alameda County Waste Management Authority and the Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Board operating as one public agency. The Alameda County Waste Management Authority is a public joint-powers agency comprised of the County of Alameda, each of the fourteen cities within the county, and two sanitary districts that provide refuse collection services. Together with its specialized arm, the Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Board, the agency offers many programs in the areas of public education, green building, recycled product procurement, waste reduction, and market development.
About the Green Building in Alameda County Program
Debris from construction and demolition projects comprises over 20% of the materials disposed in Alameda County landfills. To reduce this waste, the Green Building in Alameda County Program has formed a public/private partnership with the construction and building industry. The program serves three target markets: Alameda County Waste Management Authority’s seventeen member agencies; design and building industry professionals; and residents of Alameda County.
The key components of the Green Building Program are:
- Standards and Guidelines
- Technical Assistance and Grants
- Education
- Partnerships
- Policy Development
- Case Studies and a Product Directory
Click here to download a detailed description of the Green Building in Alameda County Program.
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