Alameda County unincorporated areas are served by Waste Management and Alameda County Industries with weekly collection. StopWaste coordinates countywide reduction mandates.
Trash, recycling, and organics collection in Alameda County unincorporated areas (Castro Valley, Ashland, Cherryland, San Lorenzo, Sunol) is provided primarily by Waste Management of Alameda County and Alameda County Industries under franchise agreements. Weekly collection includes three streams: garbage (gray), recycling (blue), and organics/compost (green) per SB 1383 mandates. Bins must be placed curbside by 6 AM on collection day and removed within 24 hours. StopWaste (Alameda County Waste Management Authority) coordinates countywide diversion mandates. Customers can contact Waste Management at (510) 613-8710 for Castro Valley service questions.
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Alameda County noise ordinance (Chapter 6.60) sets detailed dB limits by zone and time. Residential nighttime (10 PM–7 AM): 45 dBA for 30+ min/hr, up to 65 d...
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Outdoor music in unincorporated Alameda County requires compliance with residential decibel limits and typically a temporary use or special event permit for ...
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Alameda County unincorporated areas allow leaf blowers during general construction/maintenance hours. California AB 1346 bans the sale of new gas-powered lea...
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Unincorporated Alameda County regulates RV parking through zoning ordinance. 72-hour street limit applies. Specific requirements vary by PD and zoning district.
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Alameda County unincorporated areas require driveways to be paved, maintain clear sight lines, and not block sidewalks or public right-of-way. Encroachment p...
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Alameda County Zoning Code §17.52.430 limits fences to 4 feet in required front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards. A 2-foot limit applies within 30 fee...
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