What Goes Where?
Placing acceptable items in the recycle, compost, and trash carts is as important as ever. Oakland needs ALL its residents to do their part to keep recyclable material, food scraps, food soiled paper, and yard debris out of our landfills.
Recycle
Placing recyclable materials in the correct cart is good for the environment, as it gives recyclable items a second chance to become new things.
Compost
Placing only food scraps, food soiled paper and yard debris in the compost carts helps slow climate change and create compost to nourish farms and gardens!
Trash
Place only non-recyclable, non-organic materials, and non-hazardous materials in your trash container. Consider reusing or recycle unwanted items before you throw them away.
Other Items
Find solutions for other common waste needs:
Not Sure Where It Goes?
Services for Residents and Businesses in Oakland
Collection services, holiday schedules, set out instructions and more information for residents living in 1-4 unit homes.
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Recycle, compost and trash collection service information for residents of 5 plus unit residential buildings, including direct access to bulky junk services.
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Mandatory recycle, compost and trash collection information for residents of 5 plus unit residential buildings, including tools and resources for a successful program for your tenants.
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Mandatory recycle, compost and trash collection information for commercial buildings, including tools and resources for a successful program.
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Schedule a Bulky Junk Appointment
All Oakland households can directly schedule a drop off and a curbside pickup appointment. It is included with the trash services for owners and renters. Call 1-888-WM-BULKY or make an appointment online. Visit our bulky information page to learn about this new program including instructions and what you are allowed to drop off or set out on the day of your appointment.
