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Heads up! Starting July 1, 2026, a small StopWaste Regulatory Fee will appear on garbage bills to fund state-required composting, recycling, and edible food recovery and donation programs. Learn more: StopWaste.org/regulatory-fee

Reminder: Clear out hazardous waste from your home! Dispose of old batteries, medicines, and cleaners safely at our free event in Oakland on Sunday, June 29. Secure your spot now—appointments will fill up quickly: stopwaste.org/hhw-oakland

Congratulations to our 2025 Environmental Leadership Award winners! Yesterday we recognized the champions leading their entities in advancing environmental sustainability, waste prevention, and contributing to building healthy, climate resilient communities in Alameda County.

Clear out hazardous waste! Dispose of old batteries, medicines, and cleaners safely at our free event in Albany on Sunday, June 29. Secure your spot now—appointments will fill up quickly: stopwaste.org/hhw-oakland

Don't let those precious avocados go to waste! Turn very ripe avocados into creamy, slightly sweet popsicles – just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep for a delicious, nutrient-rich treat! Get the full recipe: bit.ly/43vcRBh

The Albany HHW Drop-Off event is full! If you were unable to register for the event, don't worry! You have other options for getting the hazardous waste out of your home. Sign up for the one-day event in Oakland on 6/29. Register at stopwaste.org/hhw-oakland.

Throughout the Bay Area, curbside programs that collect your food scraps and yard trimmings use them to create compost, livestock feed, and renewable energy. Help your community create healthy compost by keeping plastic, glass, and trash out of the food scraps and yard trimmings.

Albany and Berkeley, you're up! Register to secure your spot for the Household Hazardous Waste event on Sunday, June 15: stopwaste.org/hhw-albany Tell your friends and neighbors.

The CA Green Business Network has recognized StopWaste once again as a certified Green Business! We're proud to join hundreds of other businesses in Alameda County and 4,000+ across CA that are committed to minimizing their impact on the environment.

Join the @CityofBerkeley, @stopwasteorg, and CalMTA at their @SFClimateWeek event, "The Power of Progress: State and Local Governments’ Impact on Energy Transformation"! Monday, April 21 | 3 - 5 pm Copper | 2827 Seventh Street Register: lu.ma/w8wc74l9?utm_s…

Prepare for spring cleaning! Dispose of old batteries, medicines, and cleaners safely at our free event in @citysanleandro on Sunday, May 4. Secure your spot now—appointments will fill up quickly: stopwaste.org/hhw-sanleandro

Spread the word! StopWaste is seeking proposals from a firm or individual to lead a comprehensive website redesign 🖥️ 🌐 project for the Agency. View the Request for Proposal for detailed instructions and eligibility requirements: stopwaste.org/rfp

🍴 Ready to make magic with kitchen scraps? 🍲 New in this cooking demo series: watch Chef Helga cook waste-free recipes on an energy storage-equipped induction range! Join us for a demo that blends sustainability, technology, and delicious food. bit.ly/3NBP6i9

Don't forget your reusable bag! Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the plastic bags at check-out will no longer be available for purchase at grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retailers in California. Learn more here: n.pr/3AdhzYC

#RFQ Compost Technical Assistance and Education Calling all compost experts! We're seeking individuals and organizations who can provide technical assistance to expand on-site composting and compost use in Alameda County. Learn more and apply by 11/1: bit.ly/4099ajF

Ahoy, Alameda County boaters! 🚤 If you have expired marine flares you're not sure what to do with, don't let them become a danger to our seas 🌊 or wildlife 🐠. Join us at the next Marine Flare Collection event on 11/3 to safely dispose of them. RSVP: stopwaste.org/marineflares

Send your toxics packing! There is one HHW Drop-Off event left to wrap up the Alameda County HHW season. Take one last scan at home to make sure all household hazardous waste is gone. Register now to safely dispose of your hazardous items for free: stopwaste.org/hhw-sanleandro

Join @stopwasteorg on Sat, Oct 26, and help transform a @pleasantonca resident's lawn into a #waterwise garden! This free event is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience converting landscaping to low-water plants. Spots are limited - RSVP at bit.ly/3ZMCVq6

What’s the best way to store herbs? Store your herbs like cut flowers 💐 ! With this hack, your herbs can last in the fridge for up to two weeks. Get more simple tips to help you make the most of your food and budget on our food blog: stopfoodwaste.org.