Starting July 1, 2026, a StopWaste Regulatory Fee will appear on customer garbage bills in Alameda County. The fee helps fund programs required by California to keep compostable and recyclable materials out of landfills, reduce food waste, recover surplus edible food for donation, and to prevent plastic bag pollution.
These requirements protect the environment, reduce climate pollution, and support the health of our communities. However, the state provides only very limited funding to carry out this work.
StopWaste implements this work countywide on behalf of all 17 Alameda County jurisdictions. The fee adds 30 cents per month for residential customers, and about $2 per month for most commercial customers, depending on service.
