Alameda County Waste Management Authority
1537 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612
510-891-6575 • bags@stopwaste.org
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COVID-19 Advisory
Due to both the Governor’s Executive Order and the Alameda County Shelter in Place Order, we have suspended store inspections and enforcement of the Reusable Bag Ordinance (2016). As a result of these orders, consumers are not able to bring their own reusable bags to stores and therefore stores are not required to charge for bags while these orders are in place.
When we resume inspections and enforcement of the ordinance, it will be done in a manner that is consistent with state and local guidance, and we will provide 30 days’ notice to stores of when the change will take place.
If you have questions regarding the ordinance, please contact Meri Soll at msoll@stopwaste.org.
Alameda County Waste Management Authority
1537 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612
510-891-6575 • bags@stopwaste.org
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