Environmental Services Spring Events 

Community Compost Giveaway

The City of Livermore Environmental Services Division and Livermore Sanitation invite Livermore Sanitation residential customers to enjoy the fruits of your labor! Celebrate the success of your Food Scrap Recycling Program by taking home FREE compost. Stop by the City of Livermore Maintenance Service Center at 3500 Robertson Park Road on Saturday, May 11th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or while supplies last. Limit 2 bags per household. For more information click here or call the City of Livermore Recycling Helpline at (925) 960-8015.

New "Livermore Recycles" Resource!

LivermoreRecycles.org is a user friendly resource developed through a partnership between the City of Livermore and Livermore Sanitation for residents and businesses to learn about Livermore's cutting edge waste reduction programs such as city-wide recycling and composting.

Members of the community can visit "Livermore Recycles" to learn 'what goes where' along with other helpful tips. 

Get Ready to Bring Your Own Bag!

Beginning January 1, 2013, stores in Alameda County which sell packaged foods – including most grocery stores, minimarts, convenience stores, liquor stores, and pharmacies – will no longer provide customers with single-use plastic bags upon checkout. Bags made of recycled paper or reusable bags will be available for a minimum price of 10 cents per bag. Consumers may bring from home any type of bags they wish and are strongly encouraged to do so. Small plastics bags used to protect and transport produce, bulk food, or meat from within a store to the checkout or cash register will still be available free of charge.

Click here for the full Press Release. For more information, call StopWaste, the Alameda County Waste Management Authority at 510-891-6500 or go to www.ReusableBagsAC.org.

The City of Livermore has taken Styrofoam off the menu!

As of July 1, the City of Livermore's Ordinance banning Styroafoam® 'to-go' containers for foodservice businesses officially takes effect. By switching to recyclable and compostable take-out alternatives, Livermore's businesses will be reducing both litter and water pollution. The City applauds foodservice businesses that have already discontinued the use of Styrofoam. Wondering how you too can make the switch? Take a look at the information below, email us, or call 925-960-8015.

• Livermore Municipal Code 8.20 Styrofoam® Ban
• Styrofoam® Alternatives Vendor List
• Styrofoam® Ban Flyer

Solid Waste & Recycling Related Information

• Livermore Sanitation Inc.
• Amended and Restated Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials and Compostables Collection Franchise Agreement with Livermore Sanitation - Be advised this file is large.
• Vasco Landfill Agreement
• Solid Waste Management Ordinance
• Permit Center
• Environment and Energy Committee
• Altamont Landfill Community Monitor Committee
• Republic Services Vasco Road Landfill Gate Rates

Recycling Videos and Public Service Announcements

To learn more about the City of Livermore's Food Scrap Recycling program click on the image to left or visit our Greening Livermore site on YouTube.