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This document outlines the process by which qualified bidders may protest Agency purchasing decisions for contracts exceeding $100,000 per year.
See also the Agency's Local Preference Purchasing Policy.
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StopWaste conducts periodic waste characterization studies to better understand the types and quantities of materials disposed of in Alameda County. Using standard sampling techniques, this study measured the composition of the landfill, recycling, and organics streams by generating sector and material type.
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Each year, an estimated 8 million people across the country use over 3 billion needles, syringes, lancets, and auto-injectors (collectively known as “sharps”) for at-home medical care. Due to the health and safety risks involved, proper disposal of these items is crucial to prevent:
Read More Paired with the Doing the 4Rs Video, these discussion questions support students and families to discuss the ways they can practice the 4Rs at home, at school, and in their community.
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A partnership between StopWaste and Arup is now offering free technical assistance and cash stipends to support low-embodied carbon strategies in construction and renovation projects. Eligible projects include municipal and multifamily projects (new construction, major rehabilitation, and interior renovation) located in Alameda County, California.
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StopWaste is seeking responses from organizations (including businesses, nonprofits, other entities) and individuals that can provide technical assistance and education to expand on-site composting and compost use in Alameda County. Audiences include (but are not limited to) farmers and ranchers, landscape professionals, public agency staff, and home gardeners. Entities offering services appropriate described in the Request for Qualifications are encouraged to submit qualifications documenting their experience. We highly encourage applicants from a variety of composting backgrounds.
Responses are due November 1, 2024, at 9 pm Pacific.
Read More Since BADWG’s last meetings, deconstruction activities in the Bay Area have been increasing in both frequency and in scope. This is true of both voluntary and mandatory efforts. As the supply of reclaimed products and materials increases, another barrier to closing the loop on circular construction is becoming urgent: generating demand to reuse these salvaged materials.
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