# StopWaste
*Also known as StopWaste*

- Website: https://www.stopwaste.org
- Location: Oakland, CA, United States
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/stopwaste-org

> Public agency StopWaste advances sustainability by reducing waste, increasing recycling and composting, and promoting energy efficiency through partnerships with government, business, schools, and communities.

StopWaste is a public agency dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability by reducing waste, increasing recycling and composting, improving energy efficiency, and promoting climate resilience. It collaborates with local governments, businesses, schools, and community organizations to implement waste prevention, recycling, and sustainability programs, develop policies, and build markets for recovered organic materials. The agency pursues equitable, climate-smart solutions that help residents and organizations reduce environmental impact while supporting healthy communities through shared resources, training, and technical assistance.

**Mission:** To advance environmental sustainability and build healthy, equitable, climate-resilient communities by reducing waste, increasing recycling and composting, promoting energy efficiency, and supporting partners across government, business, schools, and neighborhoods.

## Products & Services

### [Get Compost & Mulch](/compost/get-compost-mulch)
*Service*
Find local sources for bulk compost and mulch for healthy soil building.

- **Compost Hubs** — Get Free Compost In Your Community
- **ACCAP Bulk Compost Program** — Access Large Volumes Of Compost
- **Compost and Mulch Marketplace** — Connect With Local Vendors
- **Compost Quality Guidance** — Ensure High-Quality Compost Use

### [Make & Use Compost](/compost/make-use-compost)
*Service*
Learn how to create and effectively use compost to enrich your garden and support sustainable practices.

- **Home and On-site Composting Guidance** — DIY Composting Solutions
- **On-site Composting Assistance** — Receive Free Support
- **Best Practices for Using Compost and Mulch** — Enhance Soil Quality
- **Worm Composting Guidance** — Utilize Red Worms

### [Trainings & Workshops](/compost/trainings-and-workshops)
*Service*
Enhance your sustainability skills with compost workshops and technical assistance throughout Alameda County.

- **County-wide Reach** — Ensures Local Accessibility
- **Educational Trainings and Workshops** — Gain Essential Skills
- **Technical Assistance** — Receive Expert Guidance
- **Volunteer Opportunities** — Contribute to Community
- **Compost Technical Assistance** — Access Hands-On Help
- **Workshops and Event Calendar** — Stay Informed

### [RE:Source Guide](https://resource.stopwaste.org)
*Platform*
Find recycling, reuse, and safe disposal options for various items quickly.

- **Item-Based Search for Nearest Options** — Search by Item
- **Comprehensive Guidance** — Get Detailed Instructions
- **Access to Local Resources** — Find Local Options Easily
- **Mobile-Friendly Access** — Use Mobile App
- **Regular Updates with New Vendors** — Stay Informed

### [Tools & Signage](/recycling-disposal/tools-signage)
*Service*
Equip your recycling and composting efforts with custom tools and signage for clarity and compliance.

- **Signmaker** — Creates Customized Signage
- **Bags to Bins** — Facilitates Proper Sorting
- **Guidance for Setup** — Supports Program Implementation
- **Materials Flow Map** — Clarifies Waste Pathways

### [Switching to Reusables](/reducing-waste/switching-reusables)
*Service*
Facilitates the transition from single-use to reusable solutions, benefiting the environment and communities.

- **Funding for Switching to Reusables** — Provides Financial Support
- **Technical Assistance for Implementation** — Offers Expert Guidance
- **Transition Resources** — Access Essential Guidance
- **Reusable Foodware Programs** — Promotes Sustainable Dining
- **Reusable Transport Packaging Solutions** — Enhances Supply Chain Efficiency

### [Grants & Funding](/reducing-waste/grants-funding)
*Service*
Empower organizations in Alameda County with grants to promote sustainability and reduce waste.

- **Grants for Reusable Foodware Systems** — Receive Funding
- **Grants for Surplus Food Recovery** — Support Food Recovery
- **Grants for Reusable Packaging** — Implement Reusable Packaging
- **Revamped Grant Program Launching** — Enhance Program Impact

### [Anchor Schools & Priority Districts](/schools/programs-partnerships/anchor-schools-priority-districts)
*Service*
Empowers schools and districts to adopt effective waste reduction strategies.

- **Anchor Schools Partnerships** — Foster Collaborative Partnerships
- **Priority District Partnerships** — Scale Effective Programs
- **Formal Countywide Collaborations** — Implement Systematic Changes
- **Food Recovery Initiatives** — Recover Surplus Edible Food
- **Educational Curriculum Support** — Enhance Educational Programs

## Market Segments

- **Organics management and composting**: Capabilities to source, produce, and apply compost and mulch and to implement on-site composting programs, including bulk procurement, quality guidance, hubs, and technical assistance.
- **Reusable packaging and foodware programs**: Programs and funding that enable businesses and institutions to transition from single-use to reusable foodware and transport packaging, including implementation support and logistics optimization.
- **School and district sustainability programs**: Formal partnerships and capacity-building for K–12 districts and schools to lead waste reduction, recycling, composting, and reuse initiatives through training, signage, and countywide collaboration.
- **Community recycling, reuse and disposal information**: Public-facing directories and item-level guidance that help residents and organizations find local recycling, reuse, repair, compost, and safe disposal options via web and mobile access.