| 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. Businesses, institutions, nonprofits, and multi-family properties must subscribe to compost ad recycling collection service, set up color-coded and labeled indoor bins, ensure proper sorting, and educate employees, contractors and tenants about the law at least annually. Certain food generating businesses must also donate surplus edible food to food recovery (rescue) organizations or services instead of composting it. |
Food Scraps/Compost
Did you know that about one third of what goes in our landfills could have been composted? Join the hundreds of businesses in Dublin participating in our Food Waste Recycling program, through this program we have been able to keep these valuable natural resources out of our landfills! It’s a great way for Dublin businesses to save money and do something good for our environment. AVI offers a 50% discount on all commercial food scraps/organics collection services, including our new organics cart service for businesses. We also offer free assistance and resources to help make your program a success
Free Assistance & Resources
AVI offers free assistance and resources to help businesses in Dublin participate in this program:
- Waste assessment to determine your food waste / organics collection service needs
- Cost savings estimate
- Program setup & staff trainings. Trainings available in English and Spanish. Trainings in Mandarin and/or Cantonese may also be available
- Ongoing support to help you maintain your program
- Indoor food waste recycling containers (supplies limited)
Drop Box/Roll off Container Service
AVI offers discounted drop box/roll off container service for separated green waste. Container sizes range from 15-40 cubic yards. Call AVI Customer Service at 925-479-9545 for more information.
Food Waste bins or carts
The following materials are accepted in this program:
- Food scraps
- Food soiled paper
- Green waste/landscape debris
- Waxed cardboard boxes (flatten all boxes)
- Untreated / unpainted wood (no plywood or composite materials)
Keep these items out:
- No liquids
- No Styrofoam
- No non-clear plastic bags
- No plastic, glass or metal
For program rules, including more detailed information regarding accepted (and prohibited) items, download our Commercial How-to-Guide.
| 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. Alameda County offers free drop off locations for hazardous and/or universal waste. For more information, please visit the StopWaste.org Household Hazardous Waste for Residents website, or call 1-800-606-6606. You can also check the City of Dublin Household Hazardous Waste Programs for local disposal options. |
