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Recycling & Compost
Alameda County Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance
As of 2022, a new organics and recycling law went into effect in California: California State law SB 1383. This law is implemented and enforced in Alameda County under the Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance. View more details at Stopwaste.
Updated in April 2019: See "What Goes Where" in the City of Emeryville...
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China's Blue Sky and National Sword policies reduce markets for recyclables
China has set limits on recycling material they receive from the U.S. and elsewhere, reducing the amount of “contaminated” materials they will accept in bales of paper and plastic. | For more information about China's Blue Sky and National Sword Policies, go to Stopwaste |
Keep on recycling, most of what's in your recycling bin is still good stuff! | What to do? Continue recycling, but keep it clean and reduce your use of paper. China doesn't want contaminated paper and plastics.
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Wasted Food in Your Fridge? Stopwaste can help!
Confused by dates on that can? Find spoiled food in your fridge? You are not alone! 40% of all food produced in the U.S is wasted. Be part of the solution: Stopwaste has resources to help you save money and food. | ![]() |
Compost: make it happen at home
Use this Guide to Apartment and Condo Composting
Community Gardens and Composting
Alameda County Reusable Bag Ordinance
View the details, ordinance information and materials for shoppers and retailers.
(All city and county ordinances remain in effect despite state referendum.)
Eco Foodware Ordinance