Pickup Rules & Schedules: Berkeley vs Hayward
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Berkeley, CA and Hayward, CA?
Berkeley and Hayward have similar restriction levels.
Berkeley, CA
Alameda County
Berkeley Zero Waste Division provides weekly curbside collection of refuse, recycling, and compost. Carts must be at the curb by 6 a.m. on the scheduled day and removed by the end of collection day.
View full Berkeley rules →Hayward, CA
Alameda County
Hayward residents receive weekly solid waste, recycling, and organics collection through Waste Management of Alameda County under a franchise agreement with the City.
View full Hayward rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Berkeley | Hayward |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | City of Berkeley Zero Waste Division | - |
| Frequency | Weekly for all three streams | Weekly |
| Set-out time | By 6 a.m. on service day | - |
| Phone | (510) 981-7270 | - |
| Authority | BMC Chapter 11.28 | - |
| Hauler | - | Waste Management of Alameda County |
| Streams | - | Gray, blue, green carts |
| State mandate | - | SB 1383 organics |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Berkeley FAQ
Who picks up trash in Berkeley?
The City of Berkeley runs municipal collection directly through its Zero Waste Division, not a private hauler.
When should I put my carts out?
After 6 p.m. the night before and no later than 6 a.m. on your collection day, then returned to their storage area by end of day.
Hayward FAQ
Is service mandatory?
Yes. All occupied residential properties must subscribe to weekly collection service under the franchise agreement.
What goes in the green cart?
Food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard trimmings go in the green organics cart as required by California SB 1383.
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