Government and Authority Sites
The City of El Cerrito
- City news and information.
West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority
- Includes information on composting, household hazardous waste, and West County recycling events and garbage rates.
Contra Costa County
- Waste reduction and recycling information for Contra Costa County. Includes a Contra Costa County Recycling and Reuse Guide
that can be viewed or downloaded, as well as an online database that allows you to search local recycling and reuse options by material.
Alameda County Waste Management Authority
- Waste reduction and recycling information for Alameda County. Contains an excellent "How to Recycle" guide for numerous materials.
California Integrated Waste Management Board
- State agency that works to reduce waste and protect public health and the environment.
California Department of Conservation's Recycling Division
- The division manages the State's Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act. Use this link to find recycling centers that pay California Redemption Value (CRV).
California Consumer Energy Center
- Energy information and tips on how to reduce energy consumption.
Local Recycling Options
Alameda County Computer Resource Center
- A local non-profit that recycles and repairs nearly all electronic devices, including computers.
Berkeley Transfer Station
- Located on 2nd street and Gilman in Berkeley, the station accepts refuse and greenwaste. Other services offered include tire, used oil, and mattress recycling.
Berkeley Ecology Center
- Located in Berkeley since 1969, the center runs the Berkeley curbside program, operates a retail store, and provides a wealth of information on environmental issues.
Urban Ore
- A warehouse store in Berkeley that accepts and sells a large variety of used building and household materials, as well as appliances rescued from the landfill.
East Bay Goodwill Industries
- Home for Goodwill Industries services and locations in the East Bay.
East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse
- A local non-profit that collects and redistributes reusable materials for education, arts & crafts, and other creative projects.
Environmental Living
Bay Area Junk Mail Reduction Campaign
- Provides tips and help on eliminating junk mail and spam from your life.
City CarShare
- The Bay Area non-profit dedicated to reducing automobile dependence, offering membership in car rental arrangement for short trips.
The Green Guide
- A complete source for accurate environmental and health information.
California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
- Natural gas vehicle information, industry news, and fuel station locator.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Group
- News and business information about electric, hybrid and other alternative fuel vehicles, fuels, and infrastructure.
Bay Area Green Business Program
- Shop green by patronizing local green businesses.
Green Building Information
Build It Green
- A central hub for information on green building in the Bay Area.
Efficient Windows
- Information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows and recommendations for their selection and use.
Oasis Design
- Design ideas to help you live better, cheaper, and more ecologically.
State and National Recycling Associations
California Resource Recovery Association
- A professional association of recyclers and advocates dedicated to waste reduction and environmental legislation.
Northern California Recycling Association
- A local groups of individuals, businesses, and municipalities committed to promoting and expanding recycling.
Californians Against Waste
- Non-profit environmental group that lobbies in support of a recycling economy at the local, state, and federal level. CAW focuses primarily on state legislation.
National Recycling Coalition
- Based in Washington, D.C., the coalition shapes public and private policy dedicated to the advancement and improvement of recycling nationally.
General Recycling News and Information
Waste News
- Comprehensive journal for businesses that generate and manage waste. Lots of federal legislation information.
Resource Recycling
- A recycling and composting journal that covers news in North America.
Recycling Today
- A business magazine for recycling professionals.
