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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:23:30 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>dimondites.com</title><link>http://dimondites.com/oakland-public-services-/</link><description></description><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.0.0 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>public works</title><category>oakland</category><category>public services</category><category>garbage</category><category>what to do</category><category>problems</category><category>who to call</category><category>trash</category><category>sidewalk problems</category><category>fallen trees</category><category>floods</category><dc:creator>k.</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:15:58 +0000</pubDate><link>http://dimondites.com/oakland-public-services-/public-works.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">74601:755708:1228785</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>For these conditions, please call (510) 615-5566, 24 hours a day:</strong></p><ul><li>Dumping (garbage/debris) that&nbsp;<span class="328261022-04122006">blocks the public right-of-way</span> (vehicular or pedestrian traffic)</li><li>Flooding</li><li>Manholes overflowing, missing grates, missing manhole covers</li><li>Sewage backup on public or private properties</li><li>Sewer odor</li><li><span class="328261022-04122006">Slides (land, rock, or mud) that </span>block<span class="328261022-04122006"> the public right-of-way</span> </li><li>Stop signs that are knocked down</li><li>Traffic signals that are broken</li><li>Tree limbs that are broken or hanging, <u>and</u> are&nbsp;over the sidewalk or street</li><li>Trees or limbs that have fallen and are blocking the travel portion of the roadway</li><li>Trees that have fallen and involve power lines<br /></li></ul><p>More information at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oaklandpw.com/Page808.aspx">Public Works website.</a></p><h3><a target="_blank" href="http://www.oaklandpw.com/Page808.aspx"><br /></a></h3>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://dimondites.com/oakland-public-services-/rss-comments-entry-1228785.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>hazardous waste</title><category>oakland</category><category>public services</category><category>trash</category><category>garbage</category><category>alameda county</category><category>health</category><category>hazardous waste</category><category>dates</category><category>what days</category><dc:creator>k.</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:32:08 +0000</pubDate><link>http://dimondites.com/oakland-public-services-/hazardous-waste.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">74601:755708:1002108</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Oakland HHW Facility</strong><br />     2100 East 7th Street<br />     Oakland, CA<br />    <a href="http://www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=577" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;</p>     <p>What you can drop off:</p>     <ul><font class="bodytext">   <li>Paint, stain, varnish, thinner and adhesives  </li>     <li>Auto products such as old fuel, motor oil, oil filters and batteries  </li>     <li>Household batteries, fluorescent bulbs, cleaners and sprays  </li>     <li>Garden products, including pesticides and fertilizers  </li>     <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=624">Home generated &#8220;sharps&#8221; waste&nbsp;in approved containers</a>.</li>   </font></ul><p>   What you can&#8217;t drop off <a href="http://www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=582" target="_blank">link</a>.</p><p>Tip: Download and complete the <a target="_blank" href="http://stopwaste.org/docs/wasdl-3d.pdf">waste delivery form</a>&nbsp; pre-trip to save time.<br />   <br />     </p>     <div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><center><div align="left" style="text-align: left;">   </div>   <p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><strong><font size="4" face="Verdana">Drop-Off Dates for the Oakland Facility</font></strong></p>   <div align="center" style="text-align: center;">     </div><strong>NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED ON THE DAYS LISTED BELOW:</strong><br />   9 AM to 1 PM<br />     <p><br />   </p>           <p><strong><font size="4">2007 Dates</font></strong><br />      </p>     </center></div>   <table cellpadding="0" style="width: 422px; height: 204px;"><tbody>                <tr>      <td><div align="center" style="text-align: center;">   </div>   <p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thursday</strong> <span class="sizeLess20"><br />    </span></p>            </td>           <td style="vertical-align: top;"><span class="sizeLess20"><br />    </span> </td>         <td style="vertical-align: top;"> </td>         <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td>      <p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Friday&nbsp;</strong></p>            </td>           <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td><br />    </td>       <td><br />    </td>       <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td><br />    </td>       <td>      <p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Saturday&nbsp;</strong></p>            </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td>     </tr>                                 <tr>      <td>      <p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="sizeLess20">&nbsp;May 31</span></p>     </td>           <td style="vertical-align: top;"><span class="sizeLess20"><br />    </span> </td>         <td style="vertical-align: top;"><span class="sizeLess20"><br />    </span> </td>         <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td>      <p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="sizeLess20">&nbsp;June 1</span></p>     </td>           <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td><br />    </td>       <td><br />    </td>       <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td><br />    </td>       <td>      <p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="sizeLess20">&nbsp;June 2</span></p>     </td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td>     </tr>           <tr>      <td>      <p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="sizeLess20">&nbsp;June 14</span></p>     </td>           <td style="vertical-align: top;"><span class="sizeLess20"><br />    </span> </td>         <td style="vertical-align: top;"><span class="sizeLess20"><br />    </span> </td>         <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td>      <p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span class="sizeLess20">&nbsp;June 15</span></p>     </td>           <td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td style="vertical-align: top;"><br /></td><td><br />    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]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://dimondites.com/oakland-public-services-/rss-comments-entry-1002108.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>vector control services</title><category>oakland</category><category>public services</category><category>insects</category><category>parasites</category><category>what to do</category><category>who to call</category><category>alameda county</category><category>rats</category><category>infestation</category><category>disease</category><category>public education</category><category>cockroaches</category><category>skunks</category><category>racoons</category><category>problems</category><category>help</category><category>health</category><dc:creator>k.</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2007 13:03:31 +0000</pubDate><link>http://dimondites.com/oakland-public-services-/vector-control-services.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">74601:755708:931170</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Investigations and consultations by requests for service from the public concerning pests, including but not limited to rats, bats, cockroaches, spiders, racoons, skunks, lice, mites, bees, wasps, bed bugs, ticks. &nbsp;</p><p>Alameda County Vector Control Services District<br />1131 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 166<br />Alameda, CA 94502</p><p>Phone: (510) 567-6800<br />Fax: (510) 337-9137</p><p>Email: EHVector1@acgov.org</p><p><a href="http:// www.acvcsd.org" target="_blank">www.acvcsd.org</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://dimondites.com/oakland-public-services-/rss-comments-entry-931170.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>abandoned auto details</title><category>oakland</category><category>public services</category><category>what to do</category><category>problems</category><category>report abandoned cars</category><category>who to call</category><dc:creator>k.</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 Sep 2006 20:25:48 +0000</pubDate><link>http://dimondites.com/oakland-public-services-/abandoned-auto-details.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">74601:755708:686143</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><a target="new" href="http://dimondites.com/oakland-public-services-detail/abandoned-auto-details.html"> 								 										</a></p><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"> 										<div align="left" style="text-align: left;"> 											<p><a name="public"></a><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>Vehicles that are Inoperable or Abandoned for Over 72 Hours on Public Property<br /> 													</strong></font><font size="2" face="Verdana">Police Services Agency Abandoned Vehicle hotline<br /> 												</font><font size="2" face="Verdana">(510) 238-6030</font></p> 											<blockquote> 												<p><font size="2" face="Verdana">1. Vehicles that have been abandoned for over 72 hours can be reported to the Police Service Agency to be towed. To report a vehicle abandoned on public property (streets or other public rights-of-way), call the Agency&rsquo;s Abandoned Vehicle hotline at (510) 238-6030.</font></p> 												<p><font size="2" face="Verdana">2. Leave a message describing the vehicle, vehicle location, and if possible, the license plate number.</font></p> 												<p><font size="2" face="Verdana">3. The Police will respond within ten days, depending on the number of requests.</font><font size="2" face="Verdana"><a name="private"></a></font></p> 											</blockquote> 										</div> 										<blockquote> 											 										</blockquote> 									</div> 										 											 												<p> </p><div>&nbsp;</div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"> 											<p><font size="2" face="Verdana"><strong>Removal of Inoperable Vehicles on Private Property<br /> 												</strong></font><font size="2" face="Verdana">Police Services Agency Vehicle Abatement hotline<br /> 											</font><font size="2" face="Verdana">(510) 238-6040</font></p> 										<div align="left" style="text-align: left;"> 											<blockquote> 												<p><font size="2" face="Verdana">1. To report a vehicle abandoned or inoperable on private property call the Police Service Agency&rsquo;s Vehicle Abatement hotline, at (510) 238-6040.</font></p> 												<p><font size="2" face="Verdana">2. Leave a message describing the vehicle and the vehicle location.</font></p> 												<p><font size="2" face="Verdana">3. The Police will inspect the property and generate a warning letter to the citizen within five days, at which point the property owner has ten days to remove the vehicle (without extensions or appeals).</font></p> 												<p><font size="2" face="Verdana">4. If the property owner does not respond or is not locatable, the City will initiate a legal process of notifying the property owner and registered owner of the vehicle (without extensions or appeals), which usually takes approximately six weeks.</font></p></blockquote><p>Additional information at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oaklandnet.com/oakshines/HTML/q_vehicles.html">oakland.net</a>&nbsp;</p><blockquote> 											</blockquote> 										</div> 										<blockquote> 											 										</blockquote> 									</div>
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