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  • HHW Service Change

    March 25, 2019

    Click on the link above to get the latest information on prescription medication drop-off options.

  • Recycling is not 'Dead'

    March 18, 2019

    Recently, some international headlines have proclaimed we're approaching an "end to recycling." While the recycling landscape has changed nationally due to China’s decision last year to stop importing some mixed plastics and mixed paper, it is far from dead, especially in Alameda County and the Bay Area. 
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    Water Conservation Showcase - March 21, 2019

    February 21, 2019

    Landscape pros: Attend this free event to learn practical solutions to California's most pressing water issues.
  • BayRen Multifamily project receives award

    BayREN Multifamily Program Receives National Award

    January 17, 2019

    On January 16, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, a national nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., recognized the Bay Area Regional Energy Network’s (BayREN) Multifamily program with an Exemplary Program Award as one of America’s outstanding energy efficiency programs.
  • Holiday food rescue mission

    StopWaste and Local School Districts Conduct Holiday Food Rescue Missions

    January 15, 2019

    While the holidays are often a time of abundance, particularly when it comes to food, they are also a time when many face an increase in food insecurity, particularly children who rely on school cafeterias for their next meal.

  • StopWaste Adopts New Guiding Principles

    January 11, 2019

    In December 2018, StopWaste, via its Waste Management Authority Board, adopted a new set of Guiding Principles which will help guide programmatic strategy and budget development through 2021. 

  • StopWaste and Livermore Sanitation Partner on New Bin Monitoring Technology

    November 8, 2018

    StopWaste and Livermore Sanitation will soon embark on an innovative new project to help Alameda County meet its waste reduction goals by reducing contamination in commercial business compost streams.
  • Student assembly

    Joaquin Miller Elementary Students Lead Charge to Prevent Wasted Food

    October 4, 2018

    On October 3, the student body at Joaquin Miller Elementary School in Oakland came together during an assembly to kick off a new movement to reduce wasted food at their school.

  • Notice of Adoption of Ordinance 2018-1

    September 26, 2018

    On September 26, 2018 the Governing Board of the Alameda County Waste Management Authority adopted Ordinance 2018-1, amending the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan (CoIWMP).

  • Bay-Friendly Landscape Maintenance Training in Oakland, January 2019 - SOLD OUT

    September 13, 2018

    Landscape professionals employed by public agencies in Alameda County may be eligible for a 70% discount on the training cost.

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