OCIC at Work
CHINATOWN CLEAN
OCIC has contracted with
District Works and their ambassador program to help businesses and residents deal with cleaning and maintenance. District Works also assists with community engagement as needed. District Works is an Oakland-based organization and supplies services for the downtown business districts in Oakland and San Francisco.
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ILLEGAL DUMPING
If you encounter illegal dumping in Oakland Chinatown, please report the problem to Oak311. Oak311 is the City of Oakland's department for dealing with infrastructure issues such as problems with garbage cans, traffics signs, potholes, abandoned vehicles, and illegal dumping. To report non-emergency issues, report the problem here or by using the Oak311 phone app.
Emergencies can be reported by calling 311 or (510) 615-5566.
COMPOST AND RECYCLE
OCIC collaborated with the City of Oakland to help businesses and residents understand the requirements regarding composting and recycling. Local municipalities are now implementing fines to non-conforming businesses. Learn more about properly dealing with your waste and avoiding the fines.
CHINATOWN SAFE
Safety is a primary concern in Oakland Chinatown. Many neighborhoods in Oakland have experienced significant increases in crime and violence in the past few years. OCIC actively engages with the City and Oakland Police to assist in the well-being of the neighborhood. Community groups such as the Toishan Benevolent Association walk the neighborhood daily to help report incidents to OPD and MACRO.
In early 2023, OCIC contracted with an over-night patrol company, DLS Corp, in trying to keep the community safe. The security patrol monitors the neighborhood from early evenings through the night seven days a week.