City of Oakland Public Works Agency referred this issue to USPS, service request # 417180. Please contact that agency to follow-up. For more information, please visit the "Helpful Links to Other Resource Partners" at the link below.
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm
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Graffiti still here.

I think part of the problem is people don't have trucks or a vehicle large enough to take sofas and mattresses and such to the dump, in addition to dump fees, so items get left on the street. If you live in a apartment building that has more than 4 units, you apparently don't qualify for a free pick-up. I'll have to find out what the fees are for a truck pic-up. I've talked to people who think leaving these things on the sidewalk for the city to pick up is a legal, legitimate way to dispose of them.

Frequently Asked Questions

(Regarding Oakland's Bulky Pickup Program)
When can I set out items for pickup?
You must have an appointment with WMAC. Once you have an appointment you may set out items for collection no sooner than the day before your scheduled appointment, and no later than 6 a.m. on the morning of your scheduled appointment.
When can I call WMAC for an appointment?
You may call WMAC at (510) 613-8710 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, to schedule your appointment. Please note that there is no bulky service in January. Call before mid December for appointments in the second half of December.
How far in advance must I call to schedule an appointment?
You may schedule your bulky pickup within 2 weeks of your call, or you may schedule further in advance if you choose.
Will I have to pay more for this service?

NO. It is included in the monthly garbage rate. Overage fees and City of Oakland fines may be applied to improper set outs.
I'm a renter. How do I schedule a pickup?

If you rent a 1-unit, single family home - Call WMAC directly (510) 613-8710.
If you rent a unit in a 2-4 unit building - Only your property owner/manager may call WMAC to schedule a pickup. Call your property owner/manager and ask them to schedule a pickup date for you.
All other renters are not eligible for the service, but may get similar service for a fee from WMAC. Call and ask for a cost quote for the "Job Truck".

I live in a 4-unit building. Do all the households in my building have to schedule pickup on the same day?
NO. Your property owner/manager may schedule a different pickup date for each unit in the building.
I saw the driver mixing the recyclable items with the garbage. Are they really recycling everything I separate for recycling?
YES! YES! YES!

WMAC uses two trucks for Bulky Pick Up:
A flat bed truck is used to pick up the large, recyclable items such as small and large appliances, mattresses, tires, computers, monitors and TVs. ALL OF THESE ITEMS ARE RECYCLED.
A second, regular garbage truck picks up all of the rest of the recyclable items AND all of the non-recyclable waste items (yes, your recyclables and waste are mixed in this truck!). All loads from this truck are delivered to a recycling facility where the recyclables are separated from the waste.
All of your properly prepared recyclables ARE RECYCLED!
For more information or to schedule a pickup appointment, call Waste Management of Alameda County at (510) 613-8710.

To Eileen

THANK YOU for posting all of this valuable information on this and many other threads. I have personally used some of the phone numbers and emails you have provided that I myself would either not think of doing, not known it was there or had trouble finding it.
You are helping to bring accountability and transparency to the city and I APPRECIATE IT!

You're very welcome, JR! I'm so glad to see people invested in this city.

City of Oakland Public Works Agency referred this issue to CEDA CODE ENFORCEMENT, service request # 406855. Please contact that agency to follow-up. For more information, please visit the "Helpful Links to Other Resource Partners" at the link below.
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm
Thank you.

City of Oakland Public Works Agency referred this issue to CEDA CODE ENFORCEMENT, service request # 406855. Please contact that agency to follow-up. For more information, please visit the "Helpful Links to Other Resource Partners" at the link below.
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm
Thank you.

The area around 7th Street in Chinatown is drowning in graffiti. It's a free for all. The vandals run amok while the Oakland Police headquarters is just two blocks away across Broadway. Something is wrong here. This area is also the first view of Oakland coming from Alameda through the Posey Tube. It's a disgraceful sight.

City of Oakland Public Works Agency referred this issue to CODE ENFORCEMENT, service request # 403809. Please contact that agency to follow-up. For more information, please visit the "Helpful Links to Other Resource Partners" at the link below.
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm
Thank you.

City of Oakland Public Works Agency referred this issue to CODE ENFORCEMENT, service request # 437340. Please contact that agency to follow-up. For more information, please visit the "Helpful Links to Other Resource Partners" at the link below.
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm
Thank you.

City of Oakland Public Works Agency referred this issue to CODE ENFORCEMENT, service request # 421279. Please contact that agency to follow-up. For more information, please visit the "Helpful Links to Other Resource Partners" at the link below.
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm
Thank you.

City of Oakland Public Works Agency referred this issue to CODE ENFORCEMENT, service request # 419372. Please contact that agency to follow-up. For more information, please visit the "Helpful Links to Other Resource Partners" at the link below.
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm
Thank you.

Dear Sir or Madam:

Thank you for your request. According to our system, we already have an open service request at this location. Your service request has been combined with service request # 418532 . If you would like to check the status of the request, please contact the Public Works Call Center at (510)615-5566 or pwacallcenter@oaklandnet.com.

Thank you.

Thank you for your request. According to our system, we already have an open service request at this location. Your service request has been combined with service request # 418532 . If you would like to check the status of the request, please contact the Public Works Call Center at (510) 615-5566 or pwacallcenter@oaklandnet.com.

City of Oakland Public Works Agency referred this issue to CODE ENFORCEMENT, service request # 418532. Please contact that agency to follow-up. For more information, please visit the "Helpful Links to Other Resource Partners" at the link below.
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm
Thank you.

Dear Bob:

Thank you for your request. According to our system, we already have an open service request at this location. Your service request has been combined with service request # 420654. If you would like to check the status of the request, please contact the Public Works Call Center at (510)615-5566 or pwacallcenter@oaklandnet.com.

Thank you.

Thank you for your request. According to our system, we already have an open service request at this location. Your service request has been combined with service request # 420654 . If you would like to check the status of the request, please contact the Public Works Call Center at (510) 615-5566 or pwacallcenter@oaklandnet.com.

City of Oakland Public Works Agency referred this issue to CODE ENFORCEMENT, service request # 420654. Please contact that agency to follow-up. For more information, please visit the "Helpful Links to Other Resource Partners" at the link below.
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm
Thank you.