Building Manager Guide

OAKLAND RECYCLES It's Smart Business!

This resource guide has been designed to provide building managers with information on how to start, maintain and improve your building's recycling program. It includes valuable tips on how to reduce waste, which saves money and natural resources. There are also template documents, signs and labels that you can modify and use to inform, educate and receive feedback from your tenants.

• Overview*
  An introduction and guide to office building recycling
  
• Collection Options*
  Examples of recycling containers
  
• Recycling Service Provider Directory*
  Companies that pick up recyclables from businesses
  
• Contracts for Recycling Service in Office Buildings
  Factsheet on what to consider when forming collection contracts
  
• Tip Sheets
  Reducing Waste In Property Management
  Waste Reduction Ideas for Offices
  
• Sample Letters*
  Kick-off Letter
  Tenant Reminder Notice
  Tenant Survey
  
• Recycling Signs*
  MAKE RECYCLING EASY! Signs that help you recycling!
  
• California Materials Exchange Program (CALMAX)
  The CALMAX program is a convenient program to help business reuse, recycle and save money!
  

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We would like to thank the following organizations for providing materials and information during the development of this resource guide: Alameda County Waste Management Authority and Source Reduction and Recycling Board, Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Oakland/East Bay, California Integrated Waste Management Board, and the Central Contra Costa County Solid Waste Authority.

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