CVSAN

Publications & Resources

The following outreach materials were designed to help residential customers make the most of available programs and services. Print them from your own printer or order hard copies. Contact us to request hard copies.

 

Residential Collection Program

 

 

Videos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newsletters/Billing Inserts

• FALL 2024: Pipeline Newsletter
• SUMMER 2024: Pipeline Newsletter
• SPRING 2024: Pipeline Newsletter
• WINTER 2024: Pipeline Newsletter
• FALL 2023 – Pipeline Newsletter
• SUMMER 2023 – Pipeline Newsletter
• SPRING 2023 – Pipeline Newsletter
• WINTER 2023 Pipeline Newsletter
• FALL 2022 Pipeline Newsletter
• SUMMER 2022 Pipeline Newsletter
• SPRING 2022: Pipeline Newsletter
• WINTER 2022: Pipeline Newsletter
• FALL 2021: Pipeline Newsletter
• SUMMER 2021: Pipeline Newsletter
• SPRING 2021: Pipeline Newsletter
• WINTER 2021: Pipeline Newsletter
• FALL 2020: Pipeline Newsletter
• SUMMER 2020: Pipeline Newsletter
• SPRING 2020: Pipeline Newsletter
• WINTER 2020: Pipeline Newsletter
• FALL 2019: Pipeline Newsletter
• SUMMER 2019: Pipeline Newsletter
• SPRING 2019: Pipeline Newsletter

 

Helpful Links

General Waste Reduction, Reuse & Recycling Information

• Castro Valley Sanitary District
• StopWaste.org
• Cal Recycle
• Re:source – Alameda County’s Online Guide for Reuse, Repair, and Recycling

Mail Reduction

• Reduce Junk Mail
• Reduce Unsolicited Catalogs

Donation / Reuse

• General Reuse Information
• Clothing
• Household Goods
• Moving Boxes
• Miscellaneous Items
• Food
• Reuse Swap Event
• Reduce Your Waste Size Program
• List of organizations in Alameda County that may accept food donations

Community & Education

• Community Group Outreach
• Event Recycling
• Green Hearts Volunteers Program
• CVSan Recycles Day
• Repair Workshops
• Zero Waste Week

Gardening & Composting

• Bay Friendly Landscaping
• Natural Gardening Techniques

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) / Electronic Waste

• CVSan HHW Information
• Free HHW Drop-off Facility for Alameda County Residents
• Asbestos Safety and Information
• Electronic Waste

Green Building

• In CVSan
• In Alameda County
• In State of California

Student/Teacher Resources

• CVSan School Programs
• Resource Guide for Teachers
• Suggested Reading List

Green Businesses

• Support Local Green Businesses!
• 4R Star Business Directory

Earth Day Everyday

• Food-Saving and Waste Reduction Tips
• The Carbon Impact of Your Purchases
• Healthy Soil

Other Helpful Phone Numbers, and/or websites for services

• Alameda County Animal Services 925-803-7040
• Alameda County Illegal Dump Hotline 510-670-5500
• Alameda County Public Works 510-670-5480