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Used lightbulbs in a box

Alameda County residents can dispose of their hazardous waste. Online registration is required for event and is limited to households, not businesses. 

Gloved hands applying a bandaid to a person's arm

Measles is a viral, highly contagious, serious airborne disease that can lead to severe complications and death. Vaccination is highly effective.

Parked cars and a motorcycle parked in a Residential Parking Permit zone

Renew online, in person, or by mail; existing permits expire June 30, 2025. Use online portal to also buy 1-day visitor passes.

Branches sit on ground in a pile next to a metal chipper machine

Get seasonal help disposing of vegetation such as shrubs, brush, limbs, wood, and bushes to clear your home of excess and flammable debris.

A Berkeley home with solar panels on its roof

Free in-person tours will show local homes that have electrified, use less fossil fuels, and prioritize water conservation. Learn how to reduce costs.  

Public Works staff smiling at a City staff appreciation event

Climb into or inspect City’s biggest trucks and work vehicles, meet our staff, and learn about City infrastructure at interactive event

Bicyclists riding on a protected bike lane on Bancroft Way

Ride your bicycle to several Berkeley-based energizer stations for free giveaways. Explore our bike boulevards or protected bikeways for safer rides.

A City of Berkeley recycling truck rolls through the street

To keep our streets safe, use City services to properly dispose of unwanted items. Dumping is illegal and can result in fines up to $500/day.