CITY OF OAKLAND
City Hall
1 Frank Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
Council President Pro Tempore Sheng Thao 510-238-7004 DISTRICT 4 [email protected]
Councilmember Noel Gallo 510-238-7005
DISTRICT 5 [email protected]
Date: 2/15/22
To: The Oakland City Council and Members of the Public From: Council President Pro Tempore Sheng Thao, District 4 Re: Listing Hauling Companies with Tax Certificates in Oakland
Members of the Oakland City Council and the Public,
This document serves to add context to my resolution directing the City Administrator to post a list of all junk removal companies with current Oakland business tax certificates on the City’s website to assist Oakland residents make informed decisions when seeking to retain these services.
Oakland is currently struggling with trash and debris on its streets. Junk removal from private property is not a service provided by Waste Management of Alameda Count, Inc. or by California Waste Solutions, Inc., under their respective exclusive franchises. By listing junk removal companies with tax certificates, on the City’s website, the Council will be assisting individuals retain services from companies that have already demonstrated an acknowledgement of Oakland’s laws, and those companies may be more likely to abide by Oakland’s laws pertaining to illegal dumping. So my hope is that this resolution will help stem the tide of illegal dumping.
I would like to take this opportunity to point out Oaklanders’ other options for disposing of waste.
Oaklanders can request curbside bulky pickup provided by WMAC. Find service times and instructions at www.oaklandrecycles.com, and contact WMAC directly to schedule a bulky pickup by calling 1-800-WM-BULKY. All Oakland residents may schedule appointments with WMAC to drop off their bulky items at no charge at the Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex and Transfer Station (located at 2615 Davis Street in San Leandro). To schedule an appointment call (510) 613-
8710. OPW also hosts Bulky Block Party events where residents can drop off items for free. These are usually held on the last Saturday of every month, from 9am-1pm at 7101 Edgewater Drive.
Sincerely,
Council President Pro Tempore Sheng Thao
Councilmember Noel Gallo