Commercial Requirements
All businesses in Alameda County are required to have containers and service of sufficient number, size and frequency for all recyclable and compostable materials generated. Learn more about the State and County requirements to recycle and compost.
All properties in Oakland are required by Municipal Code to have trash, recycle, and compost collection services.
Compost Collection Services
Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc (WMAC) is the exclusive provider of commercial compost collection services.
Contact WMAC to order compost collection service and request free technical assistance.
For further information on what materials are compostable, as well as current service rates, visit OaklandRecycles.com/business.
Recycle Collection Services
Commercial recycle service is open market in Oakland. You can shop around for the service provider that works best for you. Explore our business recycle service provider directory.
If you are unable to find a service provider California Waste Solutions will provide recycling service to any business upon request at rates no higher than the Maximum Allowable Commercial Recycling Service Rates. Contact California Waste Solutions at (510) 625-5263 or OaklandCS@calwaste.com.
For further information on what materials are recyclable, visit OaklandRecycles.com/business.
Trash Collection Services
Waste Management of Alameda County, Inc (WMAC) is the exclusive provider of commercial trash collection services. Contact WMAC to order trash collection service and request free technical assistance.
Do not place compostable or recyclable materials in the trash. For further information on what materials are compostable, recyclable, and trash, as well as current service rates, visit OaklandRecycles.com/business.
Business Assistance
Need more help? Contact the Oakland Recycles hotline at (510) 238-7283, or via email, recycling@oaklandca.gov.