Category: Program Information

Trash, Compost and Recycling Services During Alameda County Shelter In Place Order

Posted on by City of Oakland Recycling Program

WMAC and CWS will continue to provide regular trash, compost and recycling services during the mandatory Alameda County shelter in place order.

If service issues arise, contact WMAC (for trash or composting services) or CWS (for recycling services). Scroll down for phone, e-mail and website contacts.

If a problem persists after contacting WMAC or CWS, contact the City of Oakland’s Recycling Hotline for further assistance.  Scroll down for phone and e-mail contacts.

COVID19 Frequently Asked Questions

Compost & Trash (Residential & Business):

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For trash and compost services, to schedule a bulky pickup, or for billing inquires, contact WMAC:
Residential customers: 510-613-8710
Commercial customers: 510-613-8700
E-mail: csnorthbay@wm.com
Website: www.wm.com

Recycling (Residential)

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For recycling services or to order a used motor oil recycling kit contact CWS:
Phone: 510–625–5263
E-mail: OaklandCS@calwaste.com
Website:  www.calwaste.com

City of Oakland Recycling Hotline

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City of Oakland Recycling Hotline
If a problem persists after contacting WMAC or CWS, contact the City of Oakland’s Recycling Hotline for further assistance by either calling 510-238-SAVE (510-238-7283) or e-mailing Recycling@oaklandca.gov.

City of Oakland Trash, Compost & Recycling Rates Effective July 1, 2016

Posted on by City of Oakland Recycling Program

City of Oakland Trash, Compost & Recycling Rates Effective July 1, 2016 (UPDATE: NEW RATES AS OF 2019  – see below)

1-4 Unit Residences

5+ Unit Apartments & Condos

5+ Unit Apartment & Condos – Sample minimum trash container combinations table

Businesses

Special Events

 

2019 Rates

1-4 Unit Residences

5+ Unit Apartments & Condos

5+ Unit Apartment & Condos – Sample minimum trash container combinations table

Businesses

Holiday Treecycling

Posted on by City of Oakland Recycling Program

December 30, 2019 – January 10, 2020

Available for all residences in Oakland

Convenient and free pickup of clean holiday trees takes place on your regularly scheduled Compost service day, December 30, 2019 – January 10, 2020. NO flocking, ornaments or stands. Cut taller trees to 4 feet.

Place your tree curbside (except for buildings over 100 units*). All residences in Oakland, including apartments and condos receive this service. Please note that a separate collection vehicle may pick up the trees. For trees set out after January 10, please cut up and place in your Compost cart, or bag, box or bundle as usual.

*For buildings over 100 units: Building or Property Managers, please call Waste Management at 510-613-8710 to determine the best method of collection and schedule service.

 

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Holiday tree

Cut to 4 feet – no flocking, ornaments or stands. Place curbside on service day.

Árbol de navidad: córtelo a una altura de 4 pies (1,22 m) y quite toda la nieve artificial, los adornos y los soportes. Colóquelo en el borde de la acera en los días de servicio.

聖誕樹：裁切為 4 英尺長 – 不要有填充物、裝飾品或底 座。請在服務日將樹木放在街道邊。

Cây Mừng Lễ: Cắt từng khúc 4 feet – không có bông tuyết, đồ trang trí hoặc chân đứng. Đặt bên lề đường vào ngày có xe đổ rác làm việc.