Oakland Chinatown
Compost + Recycle
The State of California passed SB 1383 to reduce organic material sent to landfills. County and city agencies are tasked with implementing the law and fines are now being assessed to businesses that do not have compost and recycle programs. OCIC is here to help merchants and business owners understand the law and requirements for composting and recycling. OCIC is not assisting with enforcement, but rather here to help you get the information you need.
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Did You Receive a Violation Letter?
Notice of Violation letters are sent to warn businesses that do not have the required compost and recycle service. Citations and fines are issued to sites that fail to obtain the required service after the warning letter.
- Subscribe to compost service for your business by contacting Waste Management of Alameda County (WMAC) at (510) 613-8700 or visiting www.wm.com.
- Subscribe to recycle service for your business today. Choose from a list of service providers.
- If your business generates a very small volume (less than 10 or 20 gallons a week) of compostable or recyclable material apply for a minimal generation waiver at www.StopWaste.org/rules-waivers.
For more Chinese information about the Notice of Violation, click
here.
Recycling collection is required by County and State law, but businesses may select any service provider that best meets their needs. More info at www.oaklandrecycles.com.
RECYCLE SERVICE PROVIDERS
California Waste Solutions
1820 10th Street Oakland, CA 94607
PHONE: 510-625-5263
EMAIL: oaklandcs@calwaste.com
www.calwaste.com
Civicorps Recycling
101 Myrtle Street Oakland, CA 94607
PHONE: 510-992-7871
EMAIL: CivicorpsRecycling@cvcorps.org
www.cvcorps.org
TRASH AND COMPOST SERVICES
Waste Management of Alameda County
172 98th Ave. Oakland CA 94603
PHONE: Commercial customers: (510) 613-8700
EMAIL: csnorthbay@wm.com
www.wm.com
Understanding the Law
Under state law SB 1383, all businesses, nonprofits, institutions, schools, and multifamily properties in Alameda County are required to have compost and recycling collection service or have an approved waiver. The City of Oakland partners with Alameda County public agency, StopWaste, to implement and enforce the law under the local Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance and Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 8.28.
StopWaste has begun issuing Citations for non-compliance. Starting fines range from $50 to $100, depending on the size of a site’s trash service. Fines may increase every 60 days, with fine amounts up to $500 for any sites that continue to not have the required service. For additional information, visit: www.StopWaste.org/rules
We can help!
StopWaste and the City of Oakland are here to provide you assistance in complying with the law. We can provide Chinese language assistance to help. Representatives can help you assess compost and recycle service needs and costs, help set up and label indoor bins, and help train staff on how to separate your waste.
To request assistance, contact Terry Ng or submit an online request form at
www.StopWaste.org/rules-request-assistance-chinese.
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Language Assistance
Terry Ng
(510) 838-7029
Cascadia Consulting Group
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For questions about the law, contact the StopWaste Helpline at (510) 891-6575 to leave a message for a call back.
Getting Started
The following videos are provided to give you an introduction to the process of complying with the law. For additional free materials such as signs and stickers to label bins, visit
www.StopWaste.org/rules-resources.
Learning the Basics with Terry Ng
Recycle and Compost at Work
Setting up Indoor Bins
Don't Dispose, Donate!
Don't let good food go to waste! SB 1383 also requires some sites that generate surplus edible food to donate food to feed people. Local organizations are ready to accept your leftover food for donation to those in need. Donate produce, prepared foods and baked goods so that they can be distributed to the community. Many of the organizations listed will come to your business to pick up the food. Listed below are some of the food recovery organizations that work in the City of Oakland. For additional organizations, visit www.StopWaste.org/rules-food-recovery-orgs.
| ORGANIZATION | CONTACT INFO | FOODS ACCEPTED | PICK-UP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Team | 1827 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94612 | lmorales@cityteam.org | Produce, Hot prepared food, Cold prepared food, Baked goods | Yes |
| East Bay Asian Local Development Corp | 1825 San Pablo Av, #200, Oakland, CA 94612 | lhu@ebaldc.org | Can accept all foods, except hot prepared | No |
| East Bay Korean American Senior Center | 1723 Telegraph Av, Oakland, CA 94612 | jkimselby@gmail.com | Can accept all foods, interested in Korean and Asian food | Yes |
| Greater St Paul Missionary | 1827 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94612 | Josephsimmons01@gmail.com | Can accept all, meat is in high demand | No |
More Ways to Save!
Grants and Rebates
Government rebates and grants offer incentives to update your business and equipment which not only benefit you, but also contribute to the well-being of the community and environment.
Commercial Induction Rebate
Get up to $17,500 in rebates for the purchase and installation of induction cooktops, ranges, woks, portable cooktops, and required electrical upgrades.
Reusable Foodware Mini-Grants
For a limited time, StopWaste is offering up to $2,500 and free, hands-on technical support from our nonprofit partner, ReThink Disposable.
Operating a restaurant can be challenging. With rising food and labor costs, small changes can make the difference in having a successful operation. Looking for innovative solutions can help restaurants earn more and waste less. Here are some ideas to consider for your business.
Food Waste in the Kitchen
Credit: Oregon DEQ, Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association, and Oregon Metro
Reduce Customer Plate Waste
Credit: Oregon DEQ, Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association, and Oregon Metro
Too Good to Go
Restaurants and stores that have surplus products at the end of the day now have the option of selling their food instead of donating or letting it go to waste. Too Good To Go is an app that connects businesses with the community by offering reduced priced surprise bags of food. Users reserve and pick up the food from the business at the scheduled time. Learn more here.