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Many common items in our homes such as leftover paint, pesticides, cleaners, batteries and e-waste can be hazardous to humans and pets when handled or disposed of improperly. Because hazardous waste cannot be disposed in landfills, a variety of free, local options are available through the Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program and participating drop-off centers.

Since January 1, 2022, cities and counties in California have been required by SB 1383 to procure a minimum amount of products made from recycled organic waste each year. Cities and counties can meet the requirement by procuring products for their own use or to give away. They can also meet this requirement through agreements with direct service providers to use the products on behalf of the jurisdiction. Recycled organic waste products that can satisfy the procurement requirements are compost and mulch, as well as renewable natural gas and electricity produced from biomass. To be counted

Each year in the United States, over 39 million pounds of textiles such as clothing, sheets, and towels are sent to landfills and incinerators. The rate of production is increasing rapidly, partly due to the rise of “fast fashion” – inexpensive clothing produced quickly by mass-market retailers in response to the latest trends. While only 15 percent of discarded textiles in the United States is currently collected for reuse, recycling, or downcycling (e.g., shredded for repurposing), a far greater amount could be recovered with improved systems, and a number of solutions for more sustainable

The Altamont Education Advisory Board in partnership with KidScoop News and StopWaste, developed the Sorting Saves Activity guide to engage students to sort properly at school and at home. The activity guide can be used as a series of actvities or as standalone activity pages.

Landlords and managers/owners of commercial, multifamily, and single-family residential properties can include this sample template language in their leases to get written commitment from tenants to comply with the sorting requirements of SB 1383 / the Organics Reduction & Recycling Ordinance. For more information about SB 1383, and a complete list of rules and resources in Alameda County, visit www.StopWaste.org/rules.

Some damaged or defective cans are not safe for donation. Use this guide from the Alameda County Community Food Bank to help evaluate which cans should be discarded instead of donated.

These flyers are designed to support local efforts in edible food recovery and SB 1383 compliance. For more information about SB 1383, and a complete list of rules and resources in Alameda County, visit www.StopWaste.org/rules. Grocery stores & supermarkets [ English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese ] Restaurants & commercial kitchens [ English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese] Health facilities Local education agencies Wholesale food vendors and distributors Large event vendors Large event organizers

This Model Ordinance provides a menu of policy options for Cities in Alameda County to consider adopting as part of their efforts to address single-use plastics and food packaging waste issues. These policies prioritize reuse and the reduction of disposable materials used in food service and beverage packaging. The model ordinance offers comprehensive and vetted policy language while preserving maximum flexibility for member agencies to advance an approach that meets their needs; specific modules can be easily customized and included or removed. The primary objective of the Model Ordinance is