You can get in touch with the Mayor and all members of the City Council by email or mail:
- Email: council@berkeleyca.gov
- Mail: 2180 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
You can file a claim against the City of Berkeley if you believe the City is responsible for causing personal injury or damage of your personal property. You must file the claim within six months of the incident. To file a claim, fill out and sign the Claim Form: …
There are many reasons the Police Department might have a company tow your car, but the most common reasons are:
- Driver is unlicensed or license is suspended.
- The vehicle is not registered or the registration is expired.
- The vehicle has more than 5 outstanding parking tickets where payment is delinquent.
- Certain Vehicle Code violations (blocking roadway…
The City of Berkeley provides free compost to Berkeley residents. Compost is available for pickup year-round at the Berkeley Marina. Compost loads are delivered every Friday, usually by 6:30 a.m. A second load is delivered on Tuesdays when demand is high in the spring/summer (March-August). Note: Community members can pick up compost at any time, subject to availability. Location…
Many household products, such as batteries or paint, are hazardous to human or environmental health and must be disposed of through specific facilities, not in the trash or down the drain.You can dispose of most types of household hazardous waste and universal waste at one of Alameda County’s free drop-off facilities.Common…
Public transportation in Berkeley is primarily provided by AC Transit and BART. Please visit their websites for information about transit routes, schedules, and more. In line with the Transit-First Policy in the…
Berkeley’s commercial district associations support local businesses by enhancing the neighborhood shopping experience. Each association provides different services, but may include marketing, event planning, holiday decorations, policy advocacy, and other activities that improve neighborhood safety, cleanliness, and walkability. If you want to start a new association or have questions about an…
If you live on a residential street in Berkeley and are experiencing negative impacts from speeding or an excessive amount of cut-through traffic, you can request that the City conduct a traffic calming study to evaluate the installation of traffic calming measures. There are a variety of options for traffic calming, such as speed tables, speed feedback signs, or traffic circles. (Please note:…
Sewage discharges are a violation of Federal, State, and local laws. The Environmental Health Division responds to sewage releases, and works closely with the Public Works Department to coordinate abatement efforts. Depending on the extent of the release, we also communicate with various other agencies and officials, and may collect water samples from affected creeks and waterways, if warranted.…
Register death within Eight daysHealth and Safety Code Section (HSC) 102775 require that all deaths are registered with the City of Berkeley, local registrar within eight days of death. Please find below Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) instructions, which includes information on Emergency Filing and Fetal Death registration procedures; and the EDRS-FDRS Service Request form to…