What You Get

  • Up to $500 in reusable foodware (plates, cups, utensils, etc.)
  • Free hands-on support during your transition

No complicated paperwork required.

What's Covered

Reusable items for dine-in service, including:

  • Plates and bowls
  • Cups and mugs
  • Utensils (forks, knives, spoons, chopsticks)
  • Serving trays and baskets

Who Can Apply

  • Restaurants and cafes
  • Retail food courts and markets
  • Food trucks with dine-in seating
  • Other retail food operations in Alameda County

Note: Schools, colleges, hospitals, and corporate campuses should apply for a Reusable Foodware Grant instead.

How to Apply

  1. Sign up using the form below
  2. Schedule a consultation with StopWaste staff
  3. Select your foodware with our guidance
  4. Receive your reusables and start using them

Questions?

Contact Ben Duggan
bduggan@stopwaste.org

Application Form

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