Recyclables & Organics Collection Programs
Recycling is now mandatory in Alameda County. Visit RecyclingRulesAC.org for details.
For help making the most of our recyclables and organics programs, review the Publications & Resources page and contact us. We have representatives available who will visit your business to conduct a waste assessment, make service suggestions, and help train employees.
Commercial businesses are eligible to have up to 96 gallons of recyclables AND 96 gallons of organics service per week for no additional charge. Below charts are for additional recyclables/organics service.
Click here for a PDF of Alameda 2021-2022 rates.
Below rates effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
For FEL box dimensions, please click here.
Commercial Recyclables or Organics Bin Service: Weekly Collection Frequency
Container Size
(Cubic Yards) 1 Pick Up
per Week 2 Pick Up
per Week 3 Pick Up
per Week 4 Pick Up
per Week 5 Pick Up
per Week 6 Pick Up
per Week
1 $138.44 $279.65 $423.62 $570.36 $719.88 $872.17
1.5 $207.66 $419.46 $635.45 $855.57 $1,079.82 $1,308.26
2 $276.89 $559.30 $847.26 $1,140.75 $1,439.77 $1,744.32
3 $415.32 $838.94 $1,270.88 $1,711.13 $2,159.66 $2,616.51
4 $553.76 $1,118.59 $1,694.48 $2,281.50 $2,879.54 $3,488.68
5 $692.18 $1,398.21 $2,119.09 $2,851.84 $3,599.43 $4,360.82
6 $830.65 $1,677.88 $2,541.72 $3,422.22 $4,319.30 $5,233.00
7 $969.07 $1,957.53 $2,965.35 $3,992.58 $5,039.18 $6,105.15
| Container Size (Cubic Yards) | 1 Pick Up per Week | 2 Pick Up per Week | 3 Pick Up per Week | 4 Pick Up per Week | 5 Pick Up per Week | 6 Pick Up per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $138.44 | $279.65 | $423.62 | $570.36 | $719.88 | $872.17 |
| 1.5 | $207.66 | $419.46 | $635.45 | $855.57 | $1,079.82 | $1,308.26 |
| 2 | $276.89 | $559.30 | $847.26 | $1,140.75 | $1,439.77 | $1,744.32 |
| 3 | $415.32 | $838.94 | $1,270.88 | $1,711.13 | $2,159.66 | $2,616.51 |
| 4 | $553.76 | $1,118.59 | $1,694.48 | $2,281.50 | $2,879.54 | $3,488.68 |
| 5 | $692.18 | $1,398.21 | $2,119.09 | $2,851.84 | $3,599.43 | $4,360.82 |
| 6 | $830.65 | $1,677.88 | $2,541.72 | $3,422.22 | $4,319.30 | $5,233.00 |
| 7 | $969.07 | $1,957.53 | $2,965.35 | $3,992.58 | $5,039.18 | $6,105.15 |
Commercial Recyclables or Organics Cart Service: Weekly Collection Frequency
Cart Size
(Gallons) 1 Pick Up
per Week 2 Pick Up
per Week 3 Pick Up
per Week 4 Pick Up
per Week 5 Pick Up
per Week 6 Pick Up
per Week
32 $32.38 $64.77 $97.15 $129.53 $161.92 $194.30
64 $55.76 $111.49 $167.24 $222.99 $278.73 $334.48
96 $79.43 $158.88 $238.31 $317.73 $397.17 $476.61
| Cart Size (Gallons) | 1 Pick Up per Week | 2 Pick Up per Week | 3 Pick Up per Week | 4 Pick Up per Week | 5 Pick Up per Week | 6 Pick Up per Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | $32.38 | $64.77 | $97.15 | $129.53 | $161.92 | $194.30 |
| 64 | $55.76 | $111.49 | $167.24 | $222.99 | $278.73 | $334.48 |
| 96 | $79.43 | $158.88 | $238.31 | $317.73 | $397.17 | $476.61 |
Special Pickups, Same-Day Service, or Non-Collection Day
Container Size Maximum Rate Per Collection
32 Gallon $11.99
64 Gallon $24.19
96 Gallon $36.31
1 Cubic Yard $68.43
1.5 Cubic Yard $102.62
2 Cubic Yard $136.83
3 Cubic Yard $205.25
4 Cubic Yard $273.66
5 Cubic Yard $342.09
6 Cubic Yard $410.49
7 Cubic Yard $478.90
| Container Size | Maximum Rate Per Collection |
|---|---|
| 32 Gallon | $11.99 |
| 64 Gallon | $24.19 |
| 96 Gallon | $36.31 |
| 1 Cubic Yard | $68.43 |
| 1.5 Cubic Yard | $102.62 |
| 2 Cubic Yard | $136.83 |
| 3 Cubic Yard | $205.25 |
| 4 Cubic Yard | $273.66 |
| 5 Cubic Yard | $342.09 |
| 6 Cubic Yard | $410.49 |
| 7 Cubic Yard | $478.90 |
Additional Service Rate
Locks, Keys, Hasps $36.90
Steam Cleaning - Per Cleaning $130.58
Restart Fee for services reduced due to non-payment of account. $160.98
Service level changes in excess of once in a twelve month period. $26.36
Cart Replacement in excess of once in a twelve month period. $68.79
| Additional Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Locks, Keys, Hasps | $36.90 |
| Steam Cleaning - Per Cleaning | $130.58 |
| Restart Fee for services reduced due to non-payment of account. | $160.98 |
| Service level changes in excess of once in a twelve month period. | $26.36 |
| Cart Replacement in excess of once in a twelve month period. | $68.79 |