Environmental Health programs impact the lives of Alameda County citizens every hour of each day. Our work protects and enhances the health and quality of life by ensuring food and recreational safety, reducing exposures to toxins and pests, protecting the quality of our water, air, the physical environment, and so much more. In many other ways, we work to make your community better as our goal is always environmental health protection.
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Environmental Protection
Information and resources on food safety and recreational swimming, including permitting, inspection, and investigation of complaints.
Hazardous Materials & Waste (Certified Unified Programs Agency)
Coordinates and enforces numerous local, state, and federal hazardous materials management and environmental protection programs in the county.
Household Hazardous Waste
Alameda County residents have multiple free and convenient options to properly and safely dispose of their household hazardous waste.
Land and Water Protection Division
Alameda County’s Land & Water Division comprises the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Program, ensuring wastewater solutions and well safety, and the Local Oversight Program (LOP), managing hazardous material cleanup.
Safe Drug & Consumer-Generated Sharps Disposal
The Safe Drug & Consumer-Generated Sharps Disposal provides leadership and strategic direction for the Department and establishes policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent and effective implementation of programs countywide.
Solid/Medical Waste & Body Art
The Office of Solid/Medical Waste and Body Art is responsible for the registration, inspection, and investigation of complaints associated with body art establishments and practitioners.
Vector Control
Programs and services aimed at reducing the spread of diseases carried by rodents, insects, arachnids, and nuisance wildlife.
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