Publications & Resources
The following outreach materials were designed to help residential customers make the most of available programs and services. Contact us to request hard copies.
Program Guidelines
- Residential Service Guide
- Kitchen Pail Instructions — For Spanish copy, click here
- Keep the Recyclable Stream Clean! Reduce & Reuse, Before you Recycle!
- Alpha listing of items that belong in each cart
Newsletters & Postcards
- October 2018 (Avoid Food Waste This Holiday Season, Happy Clog-Free Holidays!, Holiday Service Schedule, The Livermore Sanitation Split Collection Vehicle, Binny Cartoon)
- July 2018 (Proper Sorting Makes a Difference, Residential Collection Program, Proper Cart Placement, and Binny Cartoon!
- April 2018 (Spring Cleaning, On-Call Clean Up Program, Keep the Recyclables Stream Clean, Livermore Citywide Garage Sale, Compost Giveaway, and Binny Cartoon!)
- April 2018 (Wishcycling Spring Postcard)
- January 2018 (Safety Checklists for the New Year, Recycling Reminder, Holiday Tree, Holiday Collection Schedule and Binny Cartoon!)
- October 2017 (Have a Clog-Free Holiday Season!, Holiday Service Schedule, Avoid Food Waste, Binny Cartoon and more!)
- July 2017 (Residential Curbside Collection Program, Proper Cart Placement, Reusable Bag Law, Binny Cartoon and more!)
- April 2017 (Green Spring Cleaning, On-Call Bulky Item Clean Up, The Livermore Citywide Garage Sale, Calendar of Events, Binny Cartoon and more!)
- January 2017 (Safety Checklists for the New Year, Recycling Reminders, Holiday Schedule, Binny cartoon and more!)
- November 2016 Holiday Tree Collection Postcard
- October 2016 (Green Gifts, Binny Loves Leftovers, Holiday Service Schedule, and more!)
- July 2016 (Collection Program, Water Conservation, Proper Cart Placement, Holiday Schedule and Binny!)
- May 2016 (Food Waste Program Reminder)
- April 2016 (Livermore Citywide Garage Sale, Spring Cleaning Tips, Organics Collection Tips, Binny Cartoon and more)
- January 2016 (Minimize Water Pollution, Used Oil Recycling, Proper Disposal of Ash, and more)
- December 2015 Christmas Tree Collection Information
- November 2015 Food Waste Program Reminder
- October 2015 (Food Scrap Program, Holiday Service Reminders, Water Conservation, and more)
- July 2015 (Curbside Recycling Reminders, Food Scrap Recycling Pledge, Upcoming Events, and more)
- May 2015 Food Waste Program Reminder
- April 2015 (On-Call Cleanup, Citywide Garage Sale, Hazardous Waste Disposal, Compost Giveaway, and Food Scraps Program Reminder)
- January 2015 (Minimize Water Pollution, Used Oil Recycling, Food Scraps Recycling, Smoke/CO Detector Disposal, Battery Recycling, and more)
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Billing Inserts
- October 2018 (Everyone Wins with Green Gifts! Binny Word Search) Binny Word Search Solution
- July 2018 (Strive to Repair, Refuse, Reuse and Reduce)
- April 2018: Managing Garden and Yard Pests and Proper Paint Disposal
- January 2018 – Dispose of Sharps Safely, Minimize Stormwater Pollution with Proper Vehicle Maintenance
- December 2017 Holiday Tree Collection Information
- October 2017 (Green Gift Ideas and Holiday Service Schedule)
- July-September 2017 (Website Features and Paperless Billing Info)
- April 2017 (Managing Garden and Yard Pests/Hazardous Waste Disposal, Proper Paint Disposal)
- January 2017 (Proper Sharps Disposal, Minimize Stormwater Pollution)
- November 2016 (Proper Handling for FOG)
- October-December 2016 (Proper Management of FOG, Binny Word Search)
- July-September 2016 Billing Insert (Website Upgrade and Paperless Billing Info)
- April-June 2016 Billing Insert (Proper Disposal of Hazardous Waste and PaintCare information)
- Jan-March 2016 Billing Insert (Proper Disposal of Sharps, Batteries, and Cell Phones)
- Oct-Dec 2015 Billing Insert (Holiday Word Search and Invitation to like us on Facebook)
- April-June 2015 Billing Insert (Stay Clear of Clogs, and Flush Only Wipes)
- Jan-March 2015 Billing Insert (Safe Disposal of Ash, and Cart Maintenance Tips)
Videos
What happens to my recyclables?
Helpful Links
General Waste Reduction, Reuse & Recycling Information
- StopWaste.org
- CalRecycle
- Livermore Public Works
- General Waste Reduction, Reuse & Recycling Information
- Environmental Protection Agency
Mail Reduction
Donation / Reuse
- Clothing & Household Items: Salvation Army, & East Bay Goodwill, & St. Vincent de Paul
- Miscellaneous Items
- Food
Gardening & Composting
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) / Electronic Waste
- Free HHW drop-off facility for Alameda County residents
- Find a certified e-waste recycler
- Asbestos Safety and Information
Green Building
Student/Teacher Resources
Green Businesses
