CVSan Commercial Publications & Resources

CVSAN

Publications & Resources

The following outreach materials were designed to help commercial 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.

Commercial Collection Program
Virtual Resources
Technical Assistance and Training

Videos

What Happens To Your Recyclables?

What Happens To Your Organics?

Proper Sorting Makes a Difference!

What Happens To Your Garbage?

Newsletters/Billing Inserts

• SPRING 2020: Pipeline Newsletter
• WINTER 2020: Pipeline Newsletter
• FALL 2019: Pipeline Newsletter
• SUMMER 2019: Pipeline Newsletter
• SPRING 2019: Pipeline Newsletter

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

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

Commercial Customer Resources

• Fats, Oils and Grease Control Program
• Commercial and Business Recycling
• Commercial and Business Organics
• Become a 4R Star Business!
• Container and Sign Donation
• California Materials Exchange Post and Search Ads by Material Category and Location
• Recycle Where Find Reuse Outlets in Alameda County
• iFixIt.com Repair Almost Anything and Get the Parts You Need

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

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

Small Business Hazardous Waste (HHW) / Electronic Waste

• CVSan HHW Information
• 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!
• Zero Waste International Alliance

Earth Day Everyday

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

Other Helpful Phone Numbers, and/or websites for services

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