Castro Valley Sanitary District has a ten-year agreement with Alameda County Industries (ACI) to provide recycling, organics, and garbage service for Castro Valley through June 30, 2029. For frequently asked questions about collection services, how to sort materials and more please go to the Alameda County Industries page.
Access your ACI account online at
alamedacountyindustries.com/CVSan for billing, service requests, and more.
Recycling, Organics and Garbage Service is a Legal Requirement
Per CVSan Code, Article V, it is mandatory for commercial businesses to maintain garbage, recycling, and organics services with at least once weekly pick-up. Regulations for California's Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Organics and Recycling Law will be implemented in Alameda County beginning January 2022, under the Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance (ORRO).
By continuing to practice the 4Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot, CVSan businesses will help CVSan achieve our goal of zero waste (90 percent or more diversion from landfill) by 2029.
CVSan offers resources and support to businesses to help conserve and recover resources and reduce materials sent to landfill.
Resources to Help CVSan Businesses
CVSan helps businesses sort materials into recycling, organics, and garbage by providing supplies such as containers, signs, and decals at no cost. Signs and decals are also available to download and print at your convenience. Submit a Donation and Supply Request Form to request supplies.
Bundled Rate Plans for Businesses
To determine what service option best suits your business, call ACI Customer Service at (510) 483-1400.
Commercial Bundling Guidelines
- Bundled containers must be different colors/streams (recycling as blue, organics as green, and garbage as tan).
- Bundles must be cart-to-cart or bin-to-bin; bins and carts cannot be combined in a bundle.
- The bundled rate is for containers that are the same size and same pickup frequency.
- If the second container is larger than the first, a supplemental fee for the additional capacity will apply.
- If a 20-gallon garbage cart is the first cart, a 32-gallon recycling or organics second cart will have no supplemental fee.
- If the second container requires a higher pickup frequency than the first container, the additional service will be charged at an à la carte rate.
- Any containers over three cubic yards are not available for bundling and are charged at the à la carte rate.
- Pick a third container at an à la carte rate; any type, size, or frequency.
Unsure which service options are right for your business? Call ACI and speak with a live customer service representative weekdays 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. to determine the best service option for you.
Where To Take Special Handling Items
Search for recycling and reuse options for any materials at Re:Source.
Household Hazardous Waste is toxic and is not collected curbside by ACI. Materials such as fluorescent lighting, electronics, and paint have specific disposal guidelines. StopWaste offers a business hazardous waste program for small quantity generators and drop off.
Construction & Demolition Debris services are available through ACI.
Pharmaceuticals & Sharps can be safely disposed of at specific sites in Alameda County.
E-Waste should be repaired or donated, if working, before looking for recycling options.
Businesses can drop off e-waste, pharmaceuticals, household hazardous waste and other items at the Spring Recycles Day event for proper recycling and disposal.
Alameda County Green Business Program
CVSan partners with the Alameda County Green Business Program to help local businesses achieve higher environmental standards and enjoy the benefits of certification. To find out more visit greenbusinessca.org.
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