Apartments Residential Garbage

 
Attention: New Compost and Recycling Law

Effective January 1, 2022, a new California law (SB 1383) requires that compostable materials, be kept out of landfills—including food scraps, paper, cardboard, and plant trimmings—to prevent the production of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. In Alameda County, the law is implemented under the Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance.

Multifamily properties must subscribe to compost and recycling collection service, set up color-coded and labeled indoor bins, ensure proper sorting, and educate tenants about the law at least annually and within two weeks after move-in.
Exterior view of a multi-story apartment complex in Dublin California

Garbage

Multi-Family tenants can help keep Dublin clean and green by participating in their properties garbage, recycling and food waste recycling programs. Below you will find some important program rules. Please reach out to your property manager for any specific questions related to your home.

White garbage dumpster with AVI logo, which is used to collect apartment garbage
Look for our white garbage dumpsters at your apartment complex
Examples of types of items accepted for residential garbage collection such as diapers and pet waste

Program Rules

All garbage must be placed in the correct bin, cart or chute. Never put garbage in the recycling or food waste bins or carts! If you have any questions, please contact your property manager.

No furniture, including couches, sofas, overstuffed chairs, beds or appliances allowed in the garbage bins or enclosure areas/trash rooms. Contact property management for information on how to properly dispose of furniture, appliances or other large items.

Do not overfill garbage bins/carts, or place discarded items on the ground where they can block access and prevent the driver from emptying the bin or cart.

For more information, please see our Apartment Service Guide

Accepted materials

  • Plastic bags, plastic wrap, and other flimsy plastics
  • Cartons
  • Polystyrene
  • Pet waste and diapers
  • Plastic straws and cutlery
  • Broken glassware and ceramics
WARNING!

It is illegal to dispose of hazardous materials in garbage or recycling containers (see below for prohibited items). Improperly disposing of hazardous and toxic waste can result in serious harm to the health of people, pets, wildlife, and our environment. Containers found to have these materials will not be collected until such materials are removed.
Fluorescent tubes or CFL light bulbs with a big red circle and line through them
No fluorescent tubes or CFL light bulbs
Syringe or needle with a big red circle and line through it
No syringes or needles (sharps)
Different sized batteries with a big red circle and line through them
No batteries of any kind or size
Paints, solvents or other toxic chemicals with a big red circle and line through them
No chemical cleaners, paints, solvents or other toxic chemicals
Computer monitor and microwave oven with a big red circle and line through them
No appliances, computers, monitors, TV’s or electronics/eWaste