Oakland Food Business and Restaurant Resources

Informational Brochure

• Restaurant Trifold English
• Restaurant Trifold Spanish
• Restaurant Trifold Chinese

Regulatory Requirements

• Trash, Compost, and Recycling Ordinance

  Read the local code

• Disposable Food Serviceware Ordinance

  Read the local code

• Stormwater Ordinance

  Read the local code

Business Safety

Report a Problem to OAK311 Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) Program

Permits

Business Permits

Alameda County Environmental Health

Alcoholic Beverage License

Trash, Recycling and Compost

Sign up for Trash, Recycling, and Compost Service

Choose a Recycling Service Provider

Set-up Indoor Bins

Sort Waste Correctly

Food Recovery

Recover Your Surplus, Edible Food

Request Help

Food Serviceware and Reusable Bags

Disposable Foodware Requirements

Free Support to Switch to Reuseables

To-Go Bag Requirements

Stormwater Protection

Fats, Oils, and Grease Handling and Disposal Best Practices

Properly Dispose Waste Oil with Licensed Haulers/Recyclers

Prepare for Business Stormwater Inspections

Electrification

Go All-Electric in Your Kitchen

Equipment Rebates

Special Activities

Special Activity Permits Parklet Program Sign Up for Adopt a Spot

Business Resources

Contracting & Funding Opportunities Apply for Small & Local Business Certification

More Business Services

Apply for a Business License/Certificate Green Your Business