Summary
After a ten-year effort, Hayward now captures 100% of trash in its sewer system before it reaches the bay, using devices in roughly 600 sewers.
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded largely by EPA/state grants and Caltrans; ongoing maintenance costs continue.
Everyone who enjoys the bay and local waterways benefits from cleaner stormwater.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — May 19, 2026
After 16 years, Hayward hit 100% compliance with regional trash reduction rules by installing 639 trash capture devices in storm drains — keeping trash out of the Bay. One more Caltrans-funded project on Cabot Boulevard is planned for 2027.
Planning Commission — March 26, 2026
After a ten-year effort, Hayward now captures 100% of trash in its sewer system before it reaches the bay, using devices in roughly 600 sewers.
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