Resources
Government and Authority Sites
Alameda County Waste Management Authority - Waste reduction and recycling information for Alameda County. Contains an excellent "How to Recycle" guide for numerous materials.
California Integrated Waste Management Board - State agency that works to reduce waste and protect public health and the environment.
California Department of Conservation's Recycling Division - The division manages the State's Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act. Use this link to find recycling centers that pay California Redemption Value (CRV).
California Consumer Energy Center - Energy information and tips on how to reduce energy consumption.
Local Recycling Options
Alameda County Computer Resource Center - A local non-profit that recycles and repairs nearly all electronic devices, including computers.
East Bay Goodwill Industries - Home for Goodwill Industries services and locations in the East Bay.
East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse - A local non-profit that collects and redistributes reusable materials for education, arts & crafts, and other creative projects.
Environmental Living
Bay Area Junk Mail Reduction Campaign - Provides tips and help on eliminating junk mail and spam from your life.
City CarShare - The Bay Area non-profit dedicated to reducing automobile dependence, offering membership in car rental arrangement for short trips.
The Green Guide - A complete source for accurate environmental and health information.
California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition - Natural gas vehicle information, industry news, and fuel station locator.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Group - News and business information about electric, hybrid and other alternative fuel vehicles, fuels, and infrastructure.
Bay Area Green Business Program - Shop green by patronizing local green businesses.
Green Building Information
Build It Green - A central hub for information on green building in the Bay Area.
Efficient Windows - Information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows and recommendations for their selection and use.
Oasis Design - Design ideas to help you live better, cheaper, and more ecologically.
State and National Recycling Associations
California Resource Recovery Association - A professional association of recyclers and advocates dedicated to waste reduction and environmental legislation.
Northern California Recycling Association - A local groups of individuals, businesses, and municipalities committed to promoting and expanding recycling.
Californians Against Waste - Non-profit environmental group that lobbies in support of a recycling economy at the local, state, and federal level. CAW focuses primarily on state legislation.
National Recycling Coalition - Based in Washington, D.C., the coalition shapes public and private policy dedicated to the advancement and improvement of recycling nationally.
Miscellaneous Recycling News and Information
Waste News - Comprehensive journal for businesses that generate and manage waste. Lots of federal legislation information.
Resource Recycling - A recycling and composting journal that covers news in North America.
Recycling Today - A business magazine for recycling professionals.