Recycling and Waste Reduction

Recycling

Don’t know where to dispose of your waste? Find locations in the County to dispose of your waste properly and information about curbside recycling.

1. RE:Source - Online Guide to Reuse, Repair, Recycling and Safe Disposal

Business Recycling and Organics

California Laws require businesses and multi-family residents to arrange for recycling and organics collection services. Learn more about the requirements, how to contact your hauler or submit an exemption form.

1. Mandatory Commercial Recycling Requirements

2. SB1383: Organic Waste and Edible Food Recovery Requirements

Composting and Gardening

Composting at home can help reduce yard waste, conserve water, and generate fertilizer for home gardens. Find the schedule of our free compost workshops and information on how to create your own home compost bin.

CRV Buyback Centers

Recycling centers around the County buy back empty California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers. Locate the nearest recycling center to you and learn about which beverage containers are eligible for redemption.

Environmental Action Program for Schools

The environmental action program for schools is a free program to help students (grades K-12) incorporate sustainability into their school and day to day life.

Franchise Agreements

The County partners with franchise haulers for solid waste and recycling collection in various unincorporated communities. The page includes the Franchise Agreements and their respective communities served under each agreement.

North Richmond Green

The North Richmond Waste & Recovery Mitigation Fee (NRMF) was established by the City of Richmond and the County to help defray annual costs associated with collection and disposal of illegally dumped waste and associated impacts for the benefit of unincorporated and incorporated North Richmond.

1. Mitigation Fee Information

2. NR Community Projects

3. North Richmond Meetings & Events

4. North Richmond Mitigation Fee Committee

5. NRMF Programs

6. Report Illegal Dumping in North Richmond

7. Services and Resources

Recycling Market Development Zone

The Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) loan program is a state sponsored program that combines recycling with economic development to fuel new businesses, expand existing ones, create jobs, and divert waste from landfills. The RMDZ program offers low interest loans to borrowers using recycled materials to make new products within the zone.

1. RMDZ and Business Resources

Report Illegal Dumping

Help the County reduce the occurrence of illegal dumping by reporting incidents to local law enforcement and properly disposing of your waste. Find out how to report different types of illegal dumping incidents and how to get rid of unusual items such as construction waste, couches, motor oil, tires, etc.

Used Oil Page

Used oil disposed of improperly can contaminate our drinking water resources. Find a used oil Drop-off location near you.