For decades, the United States and a number of other countries sold the majority of their recyclables to China. Then, in a late 2017 decision that rocked the market, China enacted a “National Sword” policy which essentially banned the import of many recyclables historically shipped to their processing facilities. Over the last three years, this policy has severely impacted the U.S. recyclables…, Reduce contamination., The Commission says it is essential to minimize the amount of contamination in recyclables and organic materials. The ability to recover the value of materials separated for composting or recycling depends on the ability to obtain clean organics and recyclables. >>, Help reduce contamination, by viewing sorting tips, here, ., Proper Disposal of Lithium-Ion Batteries., Disposing of lithium-ion batteries in the trash or recycling poses safety issues to the industry’s frontline workers and can cause severe damage to recycling infrastructure. The batteries are known to cause fires at recovery facilities and in collection trucks. Whether the batteries are loose or inside a battery-powered device, proper disposal is essential to ensure safe waste handling down the…, Help prevent fires, . Hayward single-family home residents can place lithium-ion batteries in a plastic bag next to their cart. Businesses and multi-family residents can contact their property manager or check out this StopWaste resource for a, list of drop-off sites, . , Reconfigure recycling market development efforts., The Commission highlights that developing local infrastructure and domestic markets for recycled materials will benefit the environment and the State’s economy., >>, Help promote local recycling markets, by purchasing products made from recycled materials.
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, Month 7 - 13, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 40 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,912 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , Weekly Reports Taken:, 211 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 5, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 4,975 , Theft , , 28, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 17, Robbery , , 6, Vehicle Theft , , 48, Mental Health Calls , , 14, Reports of Gunfire , , 2, Significant Incidents, Warrant Service:, On 3/10/2021, at 4:30 AM, Hayward’s Special Response Unit (SWAT Team) served an arrest and search warrant in the 100 block of Burbank St. The suspect was safely taken into custody. (Report #2021-012577), Carjacking:, On 3/12/2021, at 6:31 AM, a carjacking occurred in the 400 block of C St. A man forced his way into the victim’s vehicle. Once the victim exited; the suspect drove off. He was later located and arrested by another agency. (Report #2021-013001), Robbery:, On 3/13/2021, at 12:13 PM, officers responded to the 22000 block of Foothill Blvd. for report of a robbery. The suspect entered a bank and stole cash. He fled prior to police arrival and was not located. (Report #2021-013265) , Robbery: , On 3/13/2021, at 2:37 PM, a robbery occurred in the 600 block of Gleneagle Ave. Two women were unloading groceries when the suspect approached and stole their purses. He quickly fled and was not located. (Report #2021-013295), Criminal Threats/Evading a Peace Officer:, On 3/13/2021, at 4:06 PM, officers responded to the 300 block of Jackson St. for report of an armed robbery. After initially fleeing on foot, the suspect then got out of the vehicle and ran. Officers were able to locate and arrest him. A loaded firearm was found inside his car. (Report #2021-013312), For additional information, visit, : https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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HAYWARD, Calif., , March 25, 2020—The Hayward City Council adopted unanimously on Tuesday a resolution denouncing racism, xenophobia and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander people and communities. The resolution denounces the stigmatization, racism, xenophobia and violence perpetrated against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond and reaffirms the City’s…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, March 14 - 20, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 40 , Homicide, , 1, Weekly Calls for Service: , 1,893 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 1, Weekly Reports Taken:, 224 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 3, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,256 , Theft , , 23, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 14, Robbery , , 4, Vehicle Theft , , 51, Mental Health Calls , , 10, Reports of Gunfire , , 5, Significant Incidents, Robbery:, On 3/15/2021, at 4:58 PM, the suspect walked behind the counter of a business in the 25000 block of Soto Rd. armed with a weapon. He demanded cash from the clerk and fled prior to police arrival. (Report #2021-013691), Sexual Assault:, On 3/15/2021, at 6:30 PM, officers investigated a sexual assault that occurred in the south end of the city. The case was forwarded to the Special Victims Unit., Shooting:, On 3/18/2021, at 2:43 PM, a shooting occurred in the 30000 block of Vanderbilt St. There was report of property damage but no injuries. (Report #2021-014209) , Assault with a Deadly Weapon: , On 3/19/2021, at 6:02 PM, an argument occurred in the 400 block of Ranker Pl. The suspects used a weapon to strike the victim. There were no life-threatening injuries, but the victim was treated at a local hospital. (Report #2021-014449), Stolen Vehicle Recovery:, On 3/20/2021, at 9:21 PM, a stolen vehicle is reported to be seen in the 27000 block of Patrick Ave. Officers respond and take the suspect into custody. (Report #2021-014548), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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HAYWARD, Calif., , March 31, 2021— On Wednesday, March 31, 2020, at about 1:55 PM our officers responded to the area of B Street and Watkins Street regarding a woman covered in blood. Upon arrival, an adult victim was found with stab wounds. Emergency medical personnel pronounced the woman deceased at the scene. The identity of the woman is unknown at this time. Anyone with information related to this homicide…
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HAYWARD, Calif., , April 1, 2021— Hayward Police Department continues to investigate a homicide that occurred yesterday, March 31, 2021, at the City's public parking garage located on Watkins Street and B Street. When officers arrived, the victim was suffering from stab wounds. The investigation determined this was not a random act of violence as the victim and suspect knew one another. We do not have the…
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Hayward City Hall The City of Hayward has opened its first recruitment period for applicants to serve on City commissions and task forces since the criteria for appointment was expanded to include individuals who may not be registered or eligible to be registered to vote. Passage of Measure OO in November 2020 municipal election amended the Hayward City Charter to remove language restricting…
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The Book to Action logo and an image of the Just Mercy book cover Book-to-Action, the Hayward-born community-read project intended to spur civic responses to new-found knowledge, is taking on the issue of racial inequity in criminal justice and beyond through the memoir, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, by Bryan Stevenson. Stevenson is the widely acclaimed activist defense lawyer and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) in Montgomery, Ala. EJI has won reversals, relief or release from prison for more than 140 wrongly condemned prisoners on death row, and for hundreds of others wrongly convicted or deemed to have been unfairly sentenced. According to the New York Times,, Just Mercy’s, “narrative backbone is the story of Walter McMillian, whom Stevenson began representing in the early 1980s when he was on death row for killing a young white woman in Monroeville, Ala., hometown of Harper Lee,” author of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the Pulitzer Prize winning novel about a black man falsely accused of the rape of a white woman. Book-to-Action programming this spring will highlight…, Just Mercy, in print or audio form, go online here to the Book-to-Action 2021 page on the Hayward Public Library website. Program details and information on how to register is coming soon. In 2011, Hayward Public Library launched the first Book-to-Action program in the state of California. It was adopted by and became a statewide program of the California Library Association, supported in whole or in part…
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An image of Main Street A City Council committee is scheduled to receive an update and provide additional direction on planned approaches to making downtown Main Street safer and more accessible to cyclists and pedestrians while preserving parking and space for outdoor dining. At the upcoming April 28 meeting of the Council Infrastructure Committee, the Hayward Engineering Division will present a…
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A drawing of a person riding a bike and two people picking up litter In lieu of the City of Hayward’s annual Citywide Clean-up and Community Fair, the City invites residents to celebrate Earth Day for the whole month of April at home by joining our first-ever Earth Month Challenge. The Challenge is designed to encourage and provide information and strategies for residents to reduce their carbon…
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