Keeping 96,000 tons construction debris out of landfills takes some effort and you are part of the ongoing efforts to raise that number.   For program details, forms and information on salvage and recycling facilities in the region, visit the C&D page. Construction & Demolition (C&D) Recycling

Why Bring Your Own Bag?
Start a habit you'll be proud to flaunt: remember your own bags every time you go to the store. It's one simple way to go green in your daily life. And when people see you're making the right choice, they're likely to do it too. More information .

RECYCLE MORE! Learn How:

• New! Multi-family Recycling Toolkit (5 or more unit buildings in Oakland)
• More materials are now recyclable! Plastic tubs . Batteries .

Unwanted mail and catalogs clutter homes and the paper industry cuts 100 million trees in the US annually to produce it. It’s good to recycle your junk mail. It’s even better to stop getting it. We have more information to help you reduce your unwanted junk mail here.

Effective February 2006, State of California Department of Toxic Substance Control rules prohibit putting the items listed below in the garbage. Keeping these items out of the garbage and out of landfills will protect public health and our environment.

• Common single-use batteries and re- chargeable batteries
• Fluorescent tubes and bulbs and other mercury-containing lamps
• Mercury-containing devices such as thermometers, thermostats, electrical switches

Click here for safe and legal disposal options.

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