Publications & Resources
General Outreach
The following outreach materials were designed to help businesses make the most of available programs and services. Print them from your own printer or contact us to request hard copies. Contact us to order hard copies.
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- Commercial Service Guide
- What Belongs in the Garbage?
- What Belongs in the Recyclables?
- What Belongs in the Organics?
- StopWaste Custom Sign Tool
- ORRO/SB 1383 Resources
- Organics Program for Food Service Establishments
- What happens to my Garbage?
- What happens to my Recyclables?
- What happens to my Organics?
- AB 827 Guidelines
- AB 827 Multilingual Brochures
- Searchable listing of items that belong in each cart
- Collection bin sizes
- Debris box sizes
- Collection cart sizes
Videos
Billing Inserts
2023
2022
- November 2022: Have You Visited our Website Lately? and The Holiday Collection Service Schedule.
- September 2022 – Recycling and Composting is Mandatory (ACWMA Ordinance 2008-01)
- March 2022 Billing Insert: New Recycling Law – Senate Bill 1383
- January 2022 Billing Insert: New Recycling Law – Senate Bill 1383
2021
- November 2021: Have you visited our website? Holiday Service Schedule.
- October 2021: Senate Bill 1383: California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy Begins January 1, 2022.
- August 2021: Recycling in Mandatory, We Can Help! and Plant Debris – Mandatory Organics Recycling.
- May 2021: Help Us Help You! Proper Sorting Makes a Difference!
- February 2021: Prevent Food Waste, What Belongs in the Green Containers, Did You Know?, Say No to Food-Packaging Waste, The ReThink Disposable Technical Assistance Program, Proper Sorting Makes a Difference, Landscaper Compliance, Recycling and Composting is Required – We Can Help!
Newsletters
2023
- September 2023: Environmentally Responsible Packaging, Are Reusables Right for Your Business?, Environmentally Preferable Purchasing, Recycling and Composting is Required – We Can Help!, Recycle Right, Holiday Service Reminder.
- June 2023: Removing Organic Waste From the Landfill is the Law, Right Size Your Service Levels, Holiday Service Schedule, Smart Kitchen Initiative, Collection Service Tips, Go Green and Save Money.
2022
- December 2022: Prevent Food Waste, Food Donation is Now Required, Food Scraps and Food-Soiled Paper Belong in the Green Bins, Recycling Reminder: Cardboard, Be a California Green Business, Real Holiday Trees are a Renewable Resource, Holiday Service Schedule.
- September 2022: Environmentally Responsible Packaging, Are Reusables Right for Your Business, Close the Loop with Environmentally Preferable Purchasing, Recycling and Composting is Required. We Can Help!, Help Your Community by Recycling Right, Holiday Service Reminder.
- June 2022: Right Size Your Service Levels – Is Your Business Compliant with Senate Bill 1383? We Can Help!, Collection Service Tips, Senate Bill 1383 Requires Food Recovery, The ReThink Disposable Technical Assistance Program, and Stop Unwanted Mail.
- March 2022: Mandatory Recycling and Organics Collection, The Alameda Disposable Food Service Ware Reduction Law – Help is Available!, Holiday Service Schedule, Recycling Assistance on the Web Free Food Scrap Bins for Businesses and Multi-Family Properties, and Hazardous Waste Drop-In Program for Businesses.
2021
- December 2021: New California Compost & Recycling Law – Senate Bill 1383, Food Scraps and Food-Soiled Paper Belong in the Green Containers, How Does SB1383 Affect My Business or Multi-Family Property?, Be A California Green Business in 2022, Real Holiday Trees are a Renewable Resource, Holidays Tree Collection, Holiday Service Schedule.
- September 2021: Help Your Community by Recycling Right!, Recycling and Composting is Required – We Can Help!, Zero Waste Idea – Reusables for Your Business, AB 827 Collection Requirements, Help Us Provide Safe and Efficient Services, Holiday Service Reminder.
- June 2021: Right-Size Your Service Levels, Collection Service Tips, Holiday Service Schedule, Smart Kitchen Initiative, The ReThink Disposable Technical Assistance Program, Did You Know? – Unwanted Mail.
- March 2021: Recycling is Mandatory, The Alameda Disposable Food Service Ware Reduction Law, Holiday Service Schedule, Recycling Assistance on the Web, Waste Reduction Grant Opportunity, Proper Disposal of Hazardous Waste, and the RE:Source Guide.
StopWaste.Org Outreach
StopWaste.Org works with the City of Alameda and all other cities within Alameda County to provide updated recycling, reuse and purchasing outreach materials and programs. Select materials are listed among the Helpful Links below. To see all available materials and order hard copies, visit www.StopWaste.Org.
Helpful Links:
Industry-Specific Resources
- Recycling and Waste Reduction for Offices
- Recycling and Waste Reduction for Retail Establishments
- Recycling and Waste Reduction for Food-Service Establishments
- Recycling and Waste Reduction for Manufacturers
Resources for Businesses and Multi-Family Properties
- Indoor container guide and worksheet
- StopWaste.org/Rules
- Mandatory Organics Recycling Requirements and Senate Bill 1383
Usable Food Donation
General Waste Reduction, Reuse & Recycling Information
- StopWaste.Org
- Recycling Rules Alameda County
- CalRecycle
- Re:source – Alameda County’s Online Guide for Reuse, Repair, and Recycling
- City of Alameda
Reusable Packaging
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
Green Maintenance
Mail Reduction
Donation / Reuse
- Miscellaneous Items
- Food
- Re:source – Alameda County’s Online Guide for Reuse, Repair, and Recycling
- List of organizations in Alameda County that may accept food donations
Hazardous Waste / Electronic Waste
Green Building
Recognition Programs
Industry-Specific Resources
- Businesses and Institutions
- Construction and Renovation
- Food Service (mid to high volume)
- Landscape Design & Construction
