Author: Edward Varga

City of Oakland hired consultants, staff and Climate Core Fellows will conduct field audits of residents’ and business’ trash, compost and recycle containers March 3-

City of Oakland hired consultants and Climate Core Fellows will conduct field audits of residents’ and business’ trash, compost and recycle containers November 6- November

Have you seen new dark gray trash carts on your block? The new trash cart color is dark gray for compliance with State Law Senate

Convenient and free pickup of holiday trees takes place on your regularly scheduled Compost service day, from the first work day after December 25th through

City of Oakland Climate Corp Fellows and hired consultants will conduct field audits of residents’ and business’s trash, compost and recycle containers during the week

Click here for information on our third cohort starting November 15, 2022. In the Spring of 2022, Oakland Recycles launched the 100 Change Makers program.

A small number of Oaklanders have received a new “forever blue” recycle cart. Over time, the forever blue carts and bins will be rolled out

When compostable materials like food scraps, paper, and plant trimmings break down in landfills, they produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas and contributor to climate

To prevent overflow, use the available extra compost, recycle and trash services. For extra plant debris: Tie or bundle branches (must be less than 4’