Website: Green Building Construction and Demolition

Working together as a single organization, the Alameda County Waste Management Authority and the Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Board oversee the county’s waste-management plan, as well as provide strategic planning, research, education, and technical assistance to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and local governments.

Research local building ordinances and get tips on construction-material reuse and recycling on their Web site. Download ACWMA's green building guidelines for new home construction and home remodeling. Additional resources include a green building materials resource guide and a builders' guide to reuse and recycling.