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Waste Management Authority Board / Energy Council / Recycling Board
StopWaste, 1537 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Latest Topic Brief
Carbon Farming in City Parks - March 2026
Carbon farming refers to land management practices that increase the ability of soil and plants to pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and sequester it deep in the soil, helping to reverse climate change. Applying compost increases the carbon stored in soils over time by improving soil health and water holding capacity, and feeding the soil ecosystem. This impact is in addition to the reduced methane emissions resulting from diverting organic materials from landfill to make the compost. While carbon farming is often associated with agriculture, it holds the potential to be similarly
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Agency Update - Winter 2026
Updated Mar 16, 2026
StopWaste Pilots Solar Panel Collection Event In partnership with the California Product Stewardship Council, StopWaste hosted a free, one-day residential solar panel collection event at the Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station for Alameda County residents. Event staff collected 171 solar panels, and of those, 47 panels were tested and confirmed suitable for reuse, while 124 panels were designated for recycling. Funded by CalRecycle, this initiative helps keep hazardous materials from being disposed of improperly and supports market development for used solar panels. Launched in 2025, the
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