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Free indoor bins are available to qualifying Alameda County businesses, institutions, and multi-family residential properties (5+ units) for the collection of food scraps, compostable paper and plant debris (“organics”). A variety of containers and lids are available—up to a value of $500 per approved site including tax and delivery. Download the application form for more information.
Read MoreIn Alameda County, owners of multi-family properties with five or more units are required by law to provide tenants with recycling and organics (food scraps, food-soiled paper and plant debris) collection services and information.This flyer template can be modified to provide answers to common trash and recycling questions.
Read MoreCalifornia State law, SB 1383, aims to keep food and other compostable materials ("organics") out of landfills to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. Support your efforts to educate staff and custodians about your composting and recycling program with a memo that can be emailed, distributed in hard copy, or posted in a high traffic back-of-house area.
Read MoreA new California State law, SB 1383, aims to keep food and other compostable materials ("organics") out of landfills to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. The new law requires businesses, institutions, and multi-family properties to subscribe to curbside compost and recycling collection service in addition to garbage, and sort materials into proper bins.
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This hands-on guide will walk you through the steps to set-up well-planned recycling stations. This guide has been updated to apply to the new California State law, SB 1383, that is being implemented In Alameda County under the Organics Reduction & Recycling Ordinance (ORRO).
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Directorio de Proveedores de Servicios Para Propiedades Multifamiliares en el Condado de Alameda
El recogedor de desperdicios orgánicos, reciclaje y basura varían según la jurisdicción. Utilice esta lista de contactos para solicitar un nuevo servicio de recolección o para realizar ajustes en los servicios existentes.
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