Oakland Recycles

08/06/2021

Are you compassionate about food, community and the environment? Apply today for StopWaste’s Environmental Educator Training where you'll learn about how to reduce wasted food at home, in your community, and what's happening to create a resilient community food system. Applications due Aug. 13. www.StopWaste.org/SWEET

Are you compassionate about food, community and the environment? Apply today for StopWaste’s Environmental Educator Training where you'll learn about how to reduce wasted food at home, in your community, and what's happening to create a resilient community food system. Applications due Aug. 13. www.StopWaste.org/SWEET

08/03/2021

Got hazardous waste such as batteries, pesticides, cleaners, and e-waste piling up in your home? Safely dispose of it for free at a one-day drop-off event in Oakland on Aug. 15. You can even bring up to two mattresses and two box springs, as well as old medicine. Details at www.StopWaste.org/hhw-oakland

Got hazardous waste such as batteries, pesticides, cleaners, and e-waste piling up in your home? Safely dispose of it for free at a one-day drop-off event in Oakland on Aug. 15. You can even bring up to two mattresses and two box springs, as well as old medicine. Details at www.StopWaste.org/hhw-oakland

07/30/2021

Come drop off your junk for free! At 7101 EDGEWATER DR from 9AM-1PM.The following items are not accepted: Paint, HHW, and food scraps. Please remember to bring proof of Oakland residency and that this event is only for residential not commercial.
#oaktownproud#bulkyblockparty

Come drop off your junk for free! At 7101 EDGEWATER DR from 9AM-1PM.The following items are not accepted: Paint, HHW, and food scraps. Please remember to bring proof of Oakland residency and that this event is only for residential not commercial.
#oaktownproud#bulkyblockparty

07/28/2021

Can you relate? Search our RE:Source guide for all your answers to what goes where in your curbside bins. Also available as an app! www.resource.stopwaste.org

Can you relate? Search our RE:Source guide for all your answers to what goes where in your curbside bins. Also available as an app! www.resource.stopwaste.org

07/28/2021

Come drop off your junk for free! At 7101 EDGEWATER DR from 9AM-1PM.The following items are not accepted: Paint, HHW, and food scraps. Please remember to bring proof of Oakland residency and that this event is only for residential not commercial.
#oaktownproud#bulkyblockparty

Come drop off your junk for free! At 7101 EDGEWATER DR from 9AM-1PM.The following items are not accepted: Paint, HHW, and food scraps. Please remember to bring proof of Oakland residency and that this event is only for residential not commercial.
#oaktownproud#bulkyblockparty

07/22/2021

Prevent Spoiled Food

Is good food going to waste in your fridge? An "Eat This First" sign can help! #StopFoodWaste

07/21/2021

These are common mistakes that are found in the curbside recycling. Please remember that the following are not allowed:
• Food/ food soiled paper
• Clothing
• Plastic bags
• Yard Waste

07/14/2021

Did you know we’ve been losing out on $1,866 per year per household, because of wasted food? Household food waste comes from not eating up food we purchased in time. Simple storage changes can get your hard earned $ back into your wallet. Thank you Food Shift for the great #thriftythursday storage tips! 👉🏾https://bit.ly/3qXnCYe

07/14/2021

Photos from StopWaste.Org's post

07/12/2021

These are common mistakes that are found in the curbside recycling. Please remember that the following are not allowed:

Plastic
Diapers
Food/ food soiled paper
Fireworks

06/25/2021

Calling all Oakland residents with unwanted junk. Free drop off this Saturday, June 26 from 9am-11am!

DATE CORRECTION: JOIN US at the Bulky Block Party this Saturday, June 26, from 9am-1pm at 7101 Edgewater Drive and the last Saturday of every month. Dispose of your large unwanted items for free! Oakland residents only, please bring a household bill or other proof of residency. Hope to see you there!
https://bit.ly/3uXAVZG

06/11/2021

How are East Bay residents adapting their homes to combat climate change, improve air quality, and move toward a safer, greener future? StopWaste is sponsoring two virtual East Bay Green Home Tours on June 6 and 13 that will feature short video tours of 12 homes, followed by live Q&As with the homeowner or tenant. Registration info here: https://bit.ly/3vmNXR0

How are East Bay residents adapting their homes to combat climate change, improve air quality, and move toward a safer, greener future? StopWaste is sponsoring two virtual East Bay Green Home Tours on June 6 and 13 that will feature short video tours of 12 homes, followed by live Q&As with the homeowner or tenant. Registration info here: https://bit.ly/3vmNXR0

06/09/2021

Nothing says summer like fresh watermelon! But melons aren’t as hardy as they look and need to be stored properly. Get tips to keep them fresher longer http://stopfoodwaste.org/tips/store/melons

Nothing says summer like fresh watermelon! But melons aren’t as hardy as they look and need to be stored properly. Get tips to keep them fresher longer http://stopfoodwaste.org/tips/store/melons

06/07/2021

We encourage Oaklanders to Recycle right!

Here’s the top contamination items in Recycling Carts:

yard waste

food soiled paper

plastic

diapers

Please avoid placing these items in your recycling cart. To learn how to properly dispose of these materials, visit: https://resource.stopwaste.org/

06/07/2021

What’s on the Horizon for Federal Food Waste Reduction and Prevention Policy? Part 2

Did you know that Oakland is ahead of the game? We're working with grocers to reduce wasted food, donate what is edible for people and compost what is left over! Now let's see what the Feds do!

Waste360 looks at an ambitious policy action plan created by partners who have some large asks of Congress and President Biden.

06/01/2021

StopWaste will be hosting a webinar to help food business learn about 3rd party vendor services and solutions for reusable foodware .

StopWaste will be hosting a webinar to help food business learn about 3rd party vendor services and solutions for reusable foodware .

05/28/2021

Wonderful opportunity to learn about the benefits of reusable foodware for your resturant! June 15 is just around the corner...

Attention food service operators! Did you know that there are many reusable alternatives to disposable takeout foodware? Join us on June 7 for a free webinar to learn about innovative, cost-saving solutions in the Bay Area, with speakers from Dispatch Goods, Sparkl Reusables, & Dishcraft Robotics. Bring your questions! Register at www.StopWaste.org/Reusables-to-go. #reopenwithreuse

05/21/2021

BBP events are back!
This month we are pleased to announce that our Bulky Block Party events will resume tomorrow Saturday, May 22, 2021. At 7101 EDGEWATER DR from 9AM-1PM. After that, this event will be held monthly on the last Saturday of every month.

The following items are not accepted: Paint, HHW, and food scraps. Please remember to bring proof of Oakland residency and that this event is only for residential not commercial.
#oaktownproud#bulkyblockparty

BBP events are back!
This month we are pleased to announce that our Bulky Block Party events will resume tomorrow Saturday, May 22, 2021. At 7101 EDGEWATER DR from 9AM-1PM. After that, this event will be held monthly on the last Saturday of every month.

The following items are not accepted: Paint, HHW, and food scraps. Please remember to bring proof of Oakland residency and that this event is only for residential not commercial.
#oaktownproud#bulkyblockparty

05/21/2021

♻ Recycling Reminder: Lithium batteries do not belong in the curbside recycling program :)

05/18/2021

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🍓 🍓 🍓 Yum! It's strawberry time! Keep your sweet berries fresher, longer with this storage tip.

05/14/2021

Ever wonder why your recycling isn't collected? Check your cart for items that do not belong in the grey recycling containers: PLASTIC BAGS, ELECTRONICS, FOOD-SOILED PAPER, and DIAPERS. Let's work together on correcting these common mistakes. Got questions? Contact us at (510) 238-SAVE (7283) or [email protected]. Thank you! ♻

05/12/2021

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Great reminder from the Recycling Partnership: food does not go in the recycling cart. Only clean & dry items. Consider composting food waste.
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#Recycle #ReduceReuseRecycle #Recycled #compost #foodwaste #RecyclingMatters #oaklandrecycles #keepsjclean #oakland #sanjose #californiawastesolutions

05/11/2021

Keep it fresh: Stretch your food dollars with these storage tips — Resourceful PDX

Keep it fresh: Stretch your food dollars with these storage tips — Resourceful PDX

Have you ever opened a bag of moldy bread? Or found something funky at the back of your fridge? Avoid another stinky surprise and stretch your food dollars by following these storage best practices. A) The freezer is your friend Tired of leftovers? Freeze them for lunch next week

05/11/2021

Keep it fresh: Stretch your food dollars with these storage tips — Resourceful PDX

Keep it fresh: Stretch your food dollars with these storage tips — Resourceful PDX

Have you ever opened a bag of moldy bread? Or found something funky at the back of your fridge? Avoid another stinky surprise and stretch your food dollars by following these storage best practices. A) The freezer is your friend Tired of leftovers? Freeze them for lunch next week

05/05/2021

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05/04/2021

Maximize every drop of water used. Compost, compost, compost!!!

In a recent field study, we found that urban farms and community gardens using compost had soils with a 22% higher water holding capacity than soils without compost. Building healthy soil with compost is the best way to prepare your garden for the current California drought. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3nHau85 #compostawarenessweek

International Compost Awareness Week City Slicker Farms Mills College Castlemont High School (Oakland, California) LEAF (Local Ecology & Agriculture Fremont) Alameda Point Collaborative Eden Garden CrossWinds Church

05/03/2021

Say NO to wasteful disposable items.

Is it Takeout Wednesday? Whichever is your favorite night for takeout, be sure to say "no thanks" to the extras -- napkins, cutlery, condiments -- that you already have at home!

04/30/2021

As deliveries surge, where does all that packaging go?

Wondering what to do with all that stuff? Take a look! #reduce #reuse #recycle

The pandemic has brought an increase in deliveries, and packaging is adding up across America. TODAY investigative and consumer correspondent Vicky Nguyen takes a look for TODAY Goes Green as NBC News launches a week-long, network-side examination of the state of the Climate Challenge.

04/30/2021

Timeline Photos

Inside a Ziploc bag on top of your recycling bin lid is where they go. ♻️

04/30/2021

04/27/2021

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In celebration of Earth Month this year, StopWaste is bringing together a series of events in collaboration with cities and partners throughout April. Whether you're interested in electrifying your home, reducing food or clothing waste, or building healthy soil, there's something for everyone! Find events and resources here: https://bit.ly/3dAip3o.

04/23/2021

Crucial tips to recycle right in Oakland

Crucial tips to recycle right in Oakland

Knowing this information in advance is helpful when you're shopping for or buying goods which you can recycle, or reuse.

04/23/2021

Ever wonder why your recycling isn't collected? Check your cart for items that do not belong in the grey recycling containers: PLASTIC BAGS, LIGHTBULBS, FOOD-SOILED PAPER, and DIAPERS. Let's work together on correcting these common mistakes. Got questions? Contact us at (510) 238-SAVE (7283) or [email protected]. Thank you! ♻

04/22/2021

04/22/2021

"Looking to save time cooking? Cook once, eat twice!”

Looking to save time cooking? Cook once, eat twice!

Maybe this means you double the recipe and save as leftovers.

Or... you can also cook the meal in components, like roasting a while chicken, and reinvent the leftovers in a the second meal by shredding the meat for tacos.

What's your favorite way to cook once, eat twice?