Zero Waste Guidance

Help new tenants understand Berkeley's Zero Waste program from day one. This article includes a printable move-in guide explaining what belongs in the compost, recycling, and landfill carts, along with practical tips to reduce contamination, overflowing carts, and disposal issues. Continue Reading

Holiday tree disposal mistakes can trigger Zero Waste fines. Here’s what Berkeley rental housing providers need to know. Continue Reading

Recycling isn’t “one blue cart fits all.” Berkeley’s standardized carts require paper and containers to be separated, and mixing everything into one side can trigger contamination and enforcement issues. Continue Reading