Commercial Services
Recycling and Green Waste Collection Available for all Commercial Businesses
Richmond businesses, multifamily dwellings, and residents are required to divert recyclables and organic materials. Recycling and organics recycling can decrease the amount of solid waste sent to the landfill reducing impacts on the environment and potentially save money on the trash bill.
To start service or for questions about your collection, please contact at 510-262-7100.
Resources
Republic Services’ recycling coordinators are here to help!
Republic Services can help by:
- Providing waste assessments to help identify appropriate service levels
- Providing educational materials and staff training
- Educating your business about new recycling laws and regulations
To speak with a Recycling Coordinator or schedule a waste assessment for your business contact, recyclingcoordinators@republicservices.com or call 510.262.7140.
State Mandated Recycling Laws
NEW! California State Law SB 1383
SB 1383 came into effect on January 1, 2022, and creates goals for short-lived climate pollutant (SLCP) reductions in various industry sectors. This includes reduction goals for black carbon, fluorinated gases, and methane. The methane emission reduction goal includes a 75% reduction in the level of statewide disposal of organic waste from 2014 levels by 2025. General information and updates are available at www.calrecycle.ca.gov/organics/slcp/.
California State Law AB 827
Passed in 2019, amends AB 341 and AB 1826. Requires covered businesses to make recycling and organic recycling containers available to customers with clear labels to indicate what materials are appropriate for each bin.
California State Law AB 1826
Requires businesses and multifamily complexes to have organics recycling services. AB 1826 requires businesses that generate 2 or more cubic yards of all waste per week to recycle their organic waste. This includes both public and private businesses as well as multifamily complexes of five units or more.
To learn more and ensure compliance, visit Richmond AB 1826 Compliance.
California State Law AB 341
Requires businesses that generate four (4) or more cubic yards of garbage per week and multi-family complexes (5 units or more) to recycle by July 1, 2012.
Compliance Options
Options to comply:
- Schedule new organics services: Contact Republic Services Recycling Coordinators at (510) 262-7140 or by email recyclingcoordinators@republicservices.com .
- Apply for a waiver: Visit RecycleMore to see if you qualify for a waiver and apply. Contact RecycleMore at (510) 609-1216 or by email at, andrews@recyclemore.com if you have any questions.
- Apply for an alternative organics management method: Visit RecycleMore to apply for alternative compliance verification. Contact RecycleMore at (510) 609-1216 or by email at, andrews@recyclemore.com if you have any questions. Include your name, contact information, and business address.
For additional information, visit www.recyclemore.com or West Contra Costa County Waste & Recycling (republicservices.com)
To speak to a City of Richmond representative, please contact Samantha Carr, Environmental Manager by phone, (510) 620-5407, or by email, at Samantha_Carr@ci.richmond.ca.us
- 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