Commercial Bin and Cart Service Guidelines

  • Make sure container is accessible by 4am on scheduled service day.
  • Do not block container with parked vehicle(s) or other obstacles.
  • Provide gate key or code if container is located behind locked gate.
  • If for any reason the garbage, recycling or organics container is not picked up on the regularly scheduled day, please call our office by 12:00pm for bin same day service, 3:00pm for cart same day service. Any calls for missed bin service received after 12:00pm will result in containers being serviced on the next business day. Any calls for missed cart service received after 3:00pm will result in containers being serviced on the next business day.
  • Put materials in the appropriate container for collection. ACI will not pick up loose or misplaced materials.
  • DO NOT DISPOSE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE IN CONTAINER.
  • Do not place mattresses or box springs in containers.
  • Do not place wooden pallets in containers.
  • Do not place more than 400 pounds in one-yard containers.
  • Level off the materials inside containers to assure service and prevent litter.
  • Service cancellations or modifications must be made in writing either by mail, fax, email or in person. Verbal cancellations will not be accepted. Cancellations will not be made retroactively. It is the customer’s responsibility to end services with Alameda County Industries and all services are due and payable until proper paperwork is submitted.

If you have any questions regarding the service, please the office at 510-483-1400.