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Progress made in clearing illegal boats from Oakland Estuary

Aug 25

Councilmember Kevin Jenkins

Oakland leader uses social media, offers $500 reward to catch dumpers

Jul 31

SF firefighters rescue person stuck in garbage truck in Tenderloin

Firefighters worked for two hours to rescue a man stuck inside a garbage truck in San Francisco's Tenderloin after dumpster diving. He was heard yelling and injured as the trash was being compacted and has been taken to the hospital.

Sep 2

Oakland could soon face fines for illegally docked boats in estuary

Jun 29

Illegally docked boats, debris impacting East Bay youth rowing camp

Jun 23

Illegal dumping in Berkeley a 'nightmare' when students move out

Jun 17

Parents remember son, teen soccer player killed in SF I-80 crash

Jun 6

Teen killed in SF crash with Recology truck that sent car off overpass

Jun 1

Woman injured in SF after being struck by garbage truck: police

May 30

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SF firefighters rescue man trapped in garbage truck in Tenderloin

Sep 2

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SF firefighters rescue person stuck in garbage truck in Tenderloin after dumpster diving

Sep 2

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Progress made in clearing illegal boats from Oakland Estuary

Aug 25

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Oakland leader uses social media, offers $500 reward to catch dumpers

Jul 31

1:47

Oakland could soon face fines for illegally docked boats in estuary

Jun 24

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Illegally docked boats, debris impacting East Bay youth rowing group as summer camp begins

Jun 23

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Illegal dumping in Berkeley a 'nightmare' when students move out: How Cal program aims to curb it

Jun 17

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Parents remember son killed after crash with truck before going over overpass as 'gentle giant'

Jun 6

Latest Videos

0:51

SF firefighters rescue man trapped in garbage truck in Tenderloin

Sep 2

1:16

SF firefighters rescue person stuck in garbage truck in Tenderloin after dumpster diving

Sep 2

3:43

Progress made in clearing illegal boats from Oakland Estuary

Aug 25

2:56

Oakland leader uses social media, offers $500 reward to catch dumpers

Jul 31

1:47

Oakland could soon face fines for illegally docked boats in estuary

Jun 24

3:01

Illegally docked boats, debris impacting East Bay youth rowing group as summer camp begins

Jun 23

4:50

Illegal dumping in Berkeley a 'nightmare' when students move out: How Cal program aims to curb it

Jun 17

3:02

Parents remember son killed after crash with truck before going over overpass as 'gentle giant'

Jun 6

Latest Stories

Bay Area Recology to crack down on overflowing trash bins by using cameras on trucks

Recology customers could soon face warnings, and even fees, if they overfill their trash bins. According to a new report, the company has rolled out new cameras on garbage trucks in 11 cities across San Mateo County to assess bins.

May 16

Oakland doubling fines to $5,000, deploying drones as it cracks down on illegal dumping

The city of Oakland is frustrated with illegal dumping and is trying out some new solutions. This includes doubling fines and sending out drones, hoping to keep the streets clean.

Apr 16

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East Bay dump truck pours debris onto customer's yard after dispute over unpaid bill: video

A payment dispute between a San Pablo resident and a local dumpster rental company ended with a load of debris being dumped back onto the customer's property, an incident caught on a neighbor's surveillance camera and now circulating widely online. We spoke with the company to learn more about what happened.

Apr 16

SF installs new trash cans designed to dispose of pizza boxes in North Beach neighborhood

San Francisco's North Beach is packed with pizzerias and for years, neighbors and businesses have complained about takeout boxes littering Washington Square Park. To try to alleviate the problem, the city installed two custom trash cans - designed specifically for the shape and size of pizza boxes.

Jan 26

New CA bill will help San Jose curb abandoned shopping carts clogging up city waterways

When it comes to trash in waterways, shopping carts are a problem. A new state bill aims to improve cleanup of abandoned shopping carts but allowing cities to return them to retailers directly and be compensated for the return.

Oct 15, 2025