San Ramon
Publications and Resources
General Outreach
The following outreach materials were designed to help businesses make the most of our available programs and services. Download and print them from your own printer or contact us to request printed hard copies. Our printed materials utilize at least 30% PCW recycled paper, veggie/natural inks, and are recyclable.
Commercial Service Guide
What Belongs in the Recyclables?
What Belongs in the Organics?
What Belongs in the Garbage?
What happens to your Recyclables?
What happens to your Organics?
What happens to your Garbage?
Avoid Wishcycling and Reduction and Reuse Tips Flyer
Commercial Program Reminders and Hazardous Waste Disposal
Commercial Recycling Requirements
AB 827 Guidelines
AB 827 Multilingual Brochures
Virtual Resources
Cal Recycle Toolkit – customizable outreach materials
Videos
Newsletters
- March 2025: Is Your Business Committed to Long-Term Sustainability?, Single-Use Foodware and Accessories Available by Request Only, State Law Requires Recycling and Composting, Does Your Landscaping Company Remove Your Yard Trimmings?, Protect Our Workers – No Sharps, Holiday Service Schedule.
- December 2024: Help Ind Hunger in Your Community, Don’t Waste Food, Properly Sort Your Food Scraps and Food-Soiled Paper Waste, Reduce Waste and Go Green, Be a California Green Business, Are You Compliant With State Mandated Regulations – ACI Can Help, Holiday Service Schedule.
- September 2024: Polystyrene Foam Food Packaging and Foodware Ban (City of San Ramon Ordinance 525), Are Reusables Right for Your Business?, Holiday Service Reminder, Are You Compliant with State Mandated Regulations? – ACI Can Help!, Does a Landscaping Company Take Away Your Yard Trimmings? We Need to Know!
- June 2024: California’s Right to Repair Act, Right-Size Your Service Levels, Holiday Service Schedule, Waste Laws and Regulations That Apply to Businesses, Reduce Waste – Use the Trash-Free San Ramon Program.
- March 2024: Is Your Business Committed to Long-Term Sustainability?, Save Money on an Energy Upgrade, Holiday Service Schedule, California Regulations Require Recycling and Composting – We Can Help!, Yard Trimmings Off-Haul Documentation, Keep our Workers Safe – No Sharps.
Billing Inserts
Helpful Links
Food Scrap Recycling and Food Waste Reduction
- Usable Food Donation
- List of organizations in Contra Costa County that may accept food donations
- Mandatory Organics Recycling
- Food Scraps Management
- Savethefood.com
- NRDC – Food Sustainability
- Food Rescue and Donation Information
General Waste Reduction, Reuse & Recycling Information
- Cal Recycle
- City of San Ramon
- RecycleWhere?
- Reusable Transport Packaging Saves Your Company Money & Resources
- Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
- The ReThink Disposable Technical Assistance Program
Mail Reduction
Donation / Reuse
Hazardous Waste / Electronic Waste
Green Building
Recognition Programs
Industry-Specific Resources
- Recycling and Waste Reduction for Offices
- Recycling and Waste Reduction for Retail Establishments
- Recycling and Waste Reduction for Food-Service Establishments
- Recycling and Waste Reduction for Manufacturers
Other Resources