StopWaste plays an active role in shaping the policies that govern waste management, recycling, and resource conservation of carbon-intensive building materials and energy in California and Alameda County. From advocating for state legislation to administering local ordinances and planning frameworks, our policy work connects the goals set by lawmakers through the regulatory processes to the programs and services that serve our communities.
How We Engage
StopWaste's policy involvement takes several forms:
- Advocacy — Supporting state legislation aligned with our strategic goals in waste prevention, circular economy, construction innovation along with energy efficiency and electrification
- Implementation — Administering local ordinances and serving as a collaborative and supportive agency for jurisdictions implementing state mandates within Alameda County. Connecting BayREN’s programs with Alameda County residents and businesses
- Leadership — Holding seats on statewide advisory boards and working in coalition with local governments and advocacy organizations to promote common sense solutions to challenging issues
- Planning — Maintaining the countywide waste management plan that guides infrastructure and program decisions across all member agencies
Wayfinding Cards
Legislative Priorities
Our strategic advocacy agenda — the state and local policies we actively support to advance waste prevention, a circular economy, and clean construction.
State & Local Lawmaking
The specific laws and ordinances StopWaste administers or plays a direct role in implementing, including Measure D, ORRO, SB 54, and more.
Countywide Waste Plan (CoIWMP)
Alameda County's long-range plan for waste management infrastructure, collection, processing, and landfill capacity.