Commercial Publications & Resources
Commercial Recycling Guide
Items That Belong in the Garbage
Items That Belong in the Recyclables
Items That Belongs in the Organics
AB 827 Guidelines
AB 827 Multilingual Brochures
December 2024: Don't Waste Food
November 2024: Recycling and Composting is Mandatory for Businesses
Reduce & Reuse, Before you Recycle
Learn How to Keep the Recyclables Stream Clean.
Container Sorting Guide
Explore detailed guidelines on how to properly use your residential waste containers.
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March 2024: Proper Sorting Makes a Difference!, If it Rots, Green is the Spot!, and Senate Bill 1383
September 2023: Reuse & Reduce Waste at Your Business! Help us Provide Safe and Efficient Service
June 2023: Right Size Your Service Levels!, Additional Assistance is on the Web, The ReThink Disposable Technical Assistance Program
March 2023: Proper Sorting Makes a Difference! If It Rots, Green is the Spot!
September 2022: Reuse & Reduce Waste at Your Business, Help us Provide Safe and Efficient Service, Holiday Service Reminder, Are Reusables Right for Your Business?, Recycling and Composting are Required – We Can Help!
August 2022: Collection Program Requirements, Sorting Starts with You!, Avoid Wishcycling, California Regulation Compliance Help.
March 2022: Prevent Food Waste, Senate Bill 1383 – What Does This New Law Mean for my Business?, Make the Most of Your Recycling Program, Proper Sorting Makes a Difference, and Hazardous Waste Drop-In Program for Businesses.
May 2024: The California Green Business Program
January 2024: SB 1383 What Does This Law Mean for My Business?
November 2023: Recycling is Mandatory for Businesses
July 2023: Proper Sorting Makes a Difference!
May 2023: The California Green Business Program
February 2023: Senate Bill 1383, recycling is required – we can help with compliance!
January 2023: SB 1383 – California’s Compost and Recycling Law for Businesses and Multifamily Properties
November 2022: Recycling is Mandatory for Businesses and The 2022 Holiday Collection Service Schedule.
May 2022: The California Green Business Program & Recycling is Required Under SB 1383-We Can Help!
February 2022: SENATE BILL 1383: NEW STATE LAW AFFECTS ALL GENERATORS OF ORGANIC WASTE – We can Help!
Helpful Links
Resources for Businesses and Multi-Family Properties
- Indoor container guide and worksheet
- Recyclingrulesac.org
- AB 827 Information & Resources for Food-Service Businesses
Commercial Organics Monitoring Program
Usable Food Donations
General Waste Reduction, Reuse & Recycling Information
- StopWaste.org
- CalRecycle
- Livermore Public Works
- General Waste Reduction, Reuse & Recycling Information
- Environmental Protection Agency
Mail Reduction
Donation / Reuse
- Clothing & Household Items: Salvation Army, & East Bay Goodwill, & St. Vincent de Paul
- Miscellaneous Items
- Food
- Re:source – Alameda County’s Online Guide for Reuse, Repair, and Recycling
Gardening & Composting
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) / Electronic Waste
- Free HHW drop-off facility for Alameda County residents
- Find a certified e-waste recycler
- Asbestos Safety and Information
Green Building
Student/Teacher Resources
Green Businesses
Livermore Sanitation