Pickup Rules & Schedules: Castro Valley vs Oakland
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Castro Valley, CA and Oakland, CA?
Castro Valley has fewer restrictions than Oakland.
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 →Oakland, CA
Alameda County
Oakland provides weekly curbside collection of trash, recycling, and organics/compost. California's SB 1383 mandates organics diversion, making composting participation mandatory. Waste Management of Alameda County handles collection.
View full Oakland rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Castro Valley | Oakland |
|---|---|---|
| Haulers | Waste Management, Alameda County Industries | - |
| Frequency | Weekly three-stream collection | - |
| Placement | Curbside by 6 AM, removed within 24 hours | - |
| Coordinator | StopWaste countywide | - |
| Collection | - | Weekly — trash, recycling, and organics |
| Organics | - | Mandatory per CA SB 1383 |
| Set-Out | - | By 6 AM on collection day |
| Zero Waste Goal | - | 2030 |
| SB 1383 Penalty | - | Starting at $50 for non-compliance |
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.
Oakland FAQ
Is composting mandatory in Oakland?
Yes. California SB 1383 requires all residents to separate food scraps and organic waste into the green compost bin. This is a statewide mandate enforced locally.
How often is trash collected?
All three streams (trash, recycling, organics) are collected weekly on your designated day.
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