Reusable Readiness

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Welcome to the Reusable Readiness page, where Livermore businesses can access information on upcoming workshops, surveys, funding opportunities, technical assistance, case studies, and more. The City of Livermore is designing programs and policies aimed at reducing waste and litter from disposable foodware. We value our local food service establishments and aim to create programs that benefit both businesses and the environment.

If you have any questions about the information provided, please reach out to solidwaste_recycling@livermoreca.gov or call (925) 960-8015.

Reusable Foodware Workshop

Thank you to those who joined the City of Livermore Reusable Foodware Ordinance Workshops on September 16th and September 25th! These sessions covered topics like the proposed ordinance, local case studies, cost savings, and more. Attendees connected with reusable experts and learned about free technical assistance and funding for reusable infrastructure. Feedback collected will help shape initiatives to promote reusable foodware, reducing waste and litter in our community.

In case you missed one of our workshops, take a look at the presentation slides here. The recording is now live! Click here to view.

And don't forget to take our Reusable Foodware Ordinance Survey here. Your input is crucial in shaping sustainable practices within Livermore’s business community.

Thank you!

Take the Survey!

The City of Livermore is conducting a survey to help design programs and policies aimed at reducing waste and litter from disposable foodware. Participation will help inform initiatives to encourage local food service businesses to adopt reusable foodware, minimizing waste and litter in our community. We value our local food service establishments and aim to create programs that benefit both businesses and the environment!

Click here to take the survey now!

Complete the survey for a chance to win free promotion on the City's social media platforms and news outlets.

Funding and Grants

Reusable Foodware Mini-Grants

Up to $2,500 for Alameda County Food Businesses

Does your business currently use disposable plates, cups, utensils and other food service items for on-site dining and/or take-out?

For a limited time, StopWaste is offering up to $2,500* and free, hands-on technical support from our nonprofit partner, ReThink Disposable, to set you up with reusable foodware.

Click here to learn more!

Ready to Make the Switch?

ReThink Disposable

ReThink Disposable is a technical assistance program to help food business operators reduce waste and cut costs by minimizing disposable packaging items. Livermore businesses can use their services for free and may be eligible for up to $300 in rebates toward the purchase of reusable food service ware.

Working with ReThink also makes your businesses eligible to receive a discount on compostable foodware from Vegan Distribution.

For more information, please visit ReThink Disposable or email Julie Wedge at jwedge@cleanwater.org to get started.

Reusable Foodware System & Service Providers

Does your food business want to offer reusable dishes for dine in but is lacking dishwashing capacity? Or are you interested in offering reusable foodware for take-out but don’t know how to set up a system for that? View StopWaste's list of vetted reusable foodware system and service providers.

To view the list, please click here.

Benefits of Reusables