Multi-Family and Apartment Recycling
Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance
In Alameda County, property owners are required to supply recycling and organics service in multifamily buildings with five or more units. For more information on the Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance in Alameda County please visit: www.StopWaste.org/rules
Get involved and show your commitment
You can help make your building’s recycling program a success by properly sorting your recyclable and compostables materials from your trash. Search our RE:Source guide to find out what is accepted at your apartment complex.
Recycling and Composting is the law
Under the Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance 2021-02, multi-family buildings with 5 or more units in Alameda County are required to have recycling and compost service sufficient to handle the amount of recyclables and compostables produced.
Please note:
- Individual residents of multi-family housing are not able to sign up for recycling or compost service on their own.
- If there is no recycling or compost service at your complex, you can encourage the management to establish a recycling program by letting them know it is the law or submit a complaint of non-compliance.
- Complex managers will need to contact their garbage service provider to have recycling or compost service started.
More on Recycling
If you are a multifamily apartment manager, find additional resources on improving your building's recycling program.