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
- AB 827 Guidelines
- AB 827 Multilingual Brochures
Videos
What Happens To Your Recyclables?
What Happens To Your Organics?
Proper Sorting Makes a Difference!
Newsletters/Billing Inserts
- 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
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
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
Small Business Hazardous Waste (HHW) / Electronic Waste
- CVSan HHW Information
- Asbestos Safety and Information
- Electronic Waste
Green Building
Student/Teacher Resources
Green Businesses
Earth Day Everyday
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