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Want to get involved?
The City of Emeryville hosts several programs and environmental events throughout the year including a Coastal Cleanup (September), Shorebird Park Shoreline Cleanup (April), several Bike to Work Day stations (May), an ongoing tool lending program for DIY group cleanup events, and free induction cooktop loans. See below for details.
Come to a Sustainability Committee meeting or email us at zerowaste@emeryville.org for more.
2023 Nora Davis Coastal Cleanup - Sept. 23Mark your calendars and tell your friends - the annual Emeryville Coastal Cleanup event in honor of Nora Davis will be happening Saturday, September 23rd from 9am – 12pm! This is a great chance to get out, meet your neighbors, and have some fun while keeping Emeryville’s shoreline clean! Free coffee, snacks, and tools provided!
Where: 2333 Powell Street (next to Fire Station)
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2023 Bike to Work DayBike to Work Day 2023 is Thursday, May 18! Come on out 7am - 9am to any of our four stations across Emeryville to ge
Come grab a tote bag and bike pinwheel, enjoy a delicious Arizmendi cookie and coffee, and learn about some of the big changes in the works for 40th Street. Horton & Stanford (Bayfront Bridge) Get your bike blender smoothie on and grab some pastries or GU with Biketopia before a leisurely morning roll across the Bayfront Bridge! Adeline & 46th Are you ready to power your breakfast? Try a pedal-power bike smoothie or grab your free tote bag, goodies, and snacks to start your day. Greenway @ 66th A BIG thank you to our community partners who help make these stations happen, including: Bike East Bay, Clif Bar, GU Energy Labs, AC Transit, Biketopia, and Peets Coffee! More information on other events at the Bike to Work Day website. |
2023 Bulky Spring Cleanup April 17 & 18
Place your bulky items (no more than two cubic yards, approximately 16 trash bags) at your curb on your regularly scheduled pickup day for removal. Residents of larger apartment complexes should contact their apartment manager for removal instructions. Please see here for additional pickup guidelines. Designated Pickup Zones [by address] In addition to the Spring Cleanup bulky event, all residential account holders in the cleanup area are entitled to one free on-call pickup annually. Residential multi-family account holders outside of the cleanup area are entitled to two free on-call pickups annually with properties greater than 500 units entitled to four. Account holders should call Waste Management at 510-613-8710 to schedule additional bulky item pick-ups. If you have questions, please contact Waste Management customer service at 510-613-8710 or Matt Anderson at zerowaste@emeryville.org.*includes single-family homes, duplex, triplex, fourplex, apartment buildings, and HOAs |
2023 Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup Looking for ways to celebrate Earth Day and beautify the community? Look no further - come on out Sunday, April 23rd to the annual Emeryville Earth Day Shorebird Park Cleanup any time from 9am – noon! Snacks and refreshments provided, we look forward to seeing you out there! Meet at Shorebird Park (see map below) • Gloves (work or latex) to pick up litter
Chevy’s front parking lot is closed until they open for the day but they have offered use of their back parking lot and lot across the street instead. Consider walking, biking, or Emery Go-Round if you can! Remember: 80% of the water-litter comes from land sources. You can help reduce it by picking it up wherever you see it and reducing disposable plastic use. Check back here or contact Matt Anderson at zerowaste@emeryville.org for more information. |
Clean City Program
Similar to 'adopt-a-spot', the City of Emeryville has free equipment for loan including trash grabbers, pails, bags, rakes and trowels for groups wanting to do one-time or ongoing cleanups. If you have a group of 5+ people interested in conducting a cleanup, please contact zerowaste@emeryville.org for more details. Thank you for your interest in keeping Emeryville clean, we look forward to hearing from you! |
Induction Cooktop Program
How the Induction Cooktop Program Works If you are an Emeryville resident, you are eligible to try out one of our free induction cooktops! Here’s how it works: 1. Sign up for this program using this Google form. Signing up is free and all you need is some basic contact information. If you cannot access the Google form, you can email city staff at zerowaste@emeryville.org with your name and contact information and you will be contacted. This is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so sign-up early! 2. A City staff member will contact you to confirm your reservation. Once contacted for your pickup, you can come to City Hall (1333 Park Avenue, Emeryville) to retrieve the cooktop unit. For individuals with physical limitations, you can arrange a socially distant pickup and/or drop-off. 3. Use your induction cooktop! The cooktop can plug into any standard electrical socket. The cooktop will come with additional usage instructions, and there are some handy resources linked below. If you haven’t used one before, don’t worry--the induction experience is new for a lot of people. We encourage you to try using it for different things, such as boiling water, sautéing, or frying your favorite dishes. Click here to learn more about how to use your induction cooktop, and what is included in the program. 4. After 2-3 weeks, you must return your cooktop unit to the City. Please be respectful of the loan timeframe. We want as many Emeryvillains to have the chance to use the cooktop as possible! What is included? In your cooktop package is: one single-burner induction cooktop (Max Burton 1800 Watt Digital Induction Cooktop, PN 6450), one 8” stainless steel stir fry pan, one 2¾ quart sauce pan, instructions on how to use and clean your cooktop, and additional educational materials about induction cooktops. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: Do I have to pay to use this service? Q: Why is the City doing this? Q: Are there other ways to reduce my greenhouse gas emissions? Q: I love my induction cooktop! Do you have any information on how to buy one? If you have further questions, please email zerowaste@emeryville.org, or visit the resources below. Additional Resources on Induction Cooking
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