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Solid Waste and Recycling Services
Richmond's collection services are provided by Republic Services and are available to provide information regarding:
- Commercial and residential rates,
- Free waste audits for businesses,
- Billing or account information,
- Pay Your Bill Online,
- Reporting a missed pickup or lost or damaged carts/bins,
- Request on-call cleanups or bulky item collection services.
Visit Republic Services' website, www.republicservices.com/municipality/wccc-ca, or call 510-262-7100 for inquiries or additional information.
Ratepayers may visit Waste and Recycling Rates and Contracts to access this year's solid waste rates and solid waste franchise agreements.
Solid Waste Contamination Audits Returning starting Monday, July 17th
Republic Services will be resuming solid waste contamination audits on Monday, July 17th. The audits had been discontinued during the pandemic, however, due to the increased levels of contamination, the audits are returning to encourage proper material separation. Additionally, these audits support the City to comply with California Senate Bill 1383.
Customers in the area where the contamination audits will be conducted will be notified by Republic Services via an automated call blast. For any questions or additional information, please contact Republic Services at (510) 262-7100.
Richmond Recycling Webinar Recording (English): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_RxO1QxSZs&t=5s
Richmond Recycling Webinar Recording (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQFEVKUua8U
Resources
Recycling Disposal Guide: RE:Source
Learn how to properly and safely dispose hazardous waste, clothing, bulky items, and more!
For residents of Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.
Recycling and Compost Refresher Webinar!
The City of Richmond, Environmental Initiatives Division and Republic Services hosted an informational webinar about recycling and composting in Richmond.
The recording of the presentation is available in both English and Spanish below.
If you have questions about recycling or composting, contact Republic Services Recycling Coordinators at recyclingcoordinators@republicservices.com or call, (510) 262-7140.
For more resources about recycling and compost service in Richmond, as well as printable recycling guides, visit, www.richmondsanitaryservice.com.
Recycling Tips
- Report a missed garbage pickup or request lost/damaged carts?
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Call Richmond Sanitary Service (Republic Services) at (510) 262-7100.
- Request on-call cleanups or bulky item pickups?
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Call Richmond Sanitary Service (Republic Services) at (510) 262-7100.
- Get a food scrap pail?
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Pick up a food scrap pail at City Hall - 450 Civic Center Plaza. Mon-Fri. 9-5. Bring proof of residence in Richmond. Call (510) 620-6512 to learn more.
- Dispose of fluorescent light bulbs, paint, and other hazardous wastes?
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Take items to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 101 Pittsburg Avenue in Richmond. Open Wed-Sat from 9am-4pm. Visit www.RecycleMore.com to learn more, or call 1 (888) 412-9277.
- Start green cart service?
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Call Richmond Sanitary Service (Republic Services) at (510) 262-7100 to start green cart services at your home.
- Get hazardous waste picked up at my home for free if I am a senior?
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Free HHW and e-waste pickup services are available for persons age 60 or older and persons with disabilities through the West Contra Costa County HHW mobile collection program (Informacion sobre la recogida movil). Call 1-888-412-9277 for an appointment and eligibility details.
- Get a free motor oil change kit?
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Call Richmond Sanitary Service (Republic Services) at (510) 262-1655 for a free oil change kit or to schedule a pickup. You may also set out a full oil jug and filter bag in view of or near the curb on your scheduled oil collection day.
- Dispose of household batteries?
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Disposing of batteries in the garbage is illegal. Residents may drop off household batteries at 101 Pittsburg Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801. The facility is open Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed Noon - 12:30 pm). Please bring proof of residency and drop-off items while in an enclosed vehicle.
Additionally, Richmond residents can dispose of batteries and other household hazardous waste at 7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530. Open every Tuesday for HHW Disposal
from 8:00 am - 5:45 pm. Please bring proof of residency. Hazardous Waste | Richmond, CA - Official Website