Pickup Rules & Schedules: Castro Valley vs Hayward
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Castro Valley, CA and Hayward, CA?
Castro Valley and Hayward have similar restriction levels.
Castro Valley, CA
Alameda County
Alameda County unincorporated areas are served by Waste Management and Alameda County Industries with weekly collection. StopWaste coordinates countywide reduction mandates.
View full Castro Valley 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 | Castro Valley | Hayward |
|---|---|---|
| Haulers | Waste Management, Alameda County Industries | - |
| Frequency | Weekly three-stream collection | Weekly |
| Placement | Curbside by 6 AM, removed within 24 hours | - |
| Coordinator | StopWaste countywide | - |
| Hauler | - | Waste Management of Alameda County |
| Streams | - | Gray, blue, green carts |
| State mandate | - | SB 1383 organics |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Castro Valley FAQ
What day is trash collected in Castro Valley?
Collection days vary by address. Check with Waste Management at (510) 613-8710 or visit stopwaste.org for your specific schedule.
Is organics collection required?
Yes, California SB 1383 mandates organics separation and collection for all residents and businesses statewide.
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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