The following numbers are available to report problems, obtain information and get assistance.

To Report Problems or Get Information

Blighted Conditions:
238-3381 for deteriorated buildings, overgrown weeds, abandoned signs, vacant lots and similar conditions.

Abandoned or Junk Vehicles:
615-5713 for vehicles parked on the street
615-5870 for vehicles on private property,
238-4703 to arrange for free removal of junk vehicles for the legal owner.

Dumping: 615-5566

Graffiti Abatement: 238-4703

Animals (feral cats, stray pets and wildlife):
535-5602 for City's Animal Services & Shelter,
569-0702 for SPCA,
567-6800 for control of rats and other rodents.

Services

Garbage Service & Bulky Waste Pickup: 613-8710 for Waste Management of Alameda Co.

Recycling: 238-SAVE (7283) for Oakland Recycles

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal:
670-6460 for Alameda Co. Household Haz. Waste

Home Improvement Loans & Grants

Home Maintenance & Improvement Program:
238-3531 provides loans to low and moderate income homeowners to correct code violations or make repairs.

Self-Help Paint Program: 238-3909 provides free exterior paint to low and moderate income homeowners.

Call 238-3531 for information on additional programs to assist home or rental property owners.

Neighborhood Cleanup Programs

Adopt-A-Spot/Creek: 238-7630 for community or creek cleanup.

Free Paint to Remove Graffiti: 567-6750

Maintain-A-Drain:
615-5566 to clean and maintain a storm drain.

Stencil Storm Drains:
238-6600 to stencil "No Dumping! Drains to Bay."