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Republic Services 2023 Rates and Contracts
The City of Richmond’s solid waste and recycling services are provided by two agreements with Republic Services:
- a collection franchise agreement managed by the City of Richmond; and
- a post-collection agreement managed by the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (“RecycleMore”).
The collection franchise agreement includes the collection of trash, recyclables, compost, and bulky items from residents and businesses. The post-collection agreement includes recyclables processing, composting, operation of a Household Hazardous Waste facility, and the transfer, transportation, disposal of solid waste, and education and outreach requirements.
A complete list of solid waste rates, fees, and regulations can be found in the City of Richmond Municipal Code, RMC 9.20. Solid waste agreements are available below.
2023 Solid Waste Rates were approved during the December 6, 2022 City Council meeting.
Richmond's Solid Waste Agreements
1) Collection Franchise Agreement
The City of Richmond has an exclusive franchise agreement with Richmond Sanitary Service, a subsidiary of Republic Services for residential and commercial solid waste collection through year 2025.1986 Republic Contract
1989 Amendment
1991 Amendment
1994 Amendment
1999 Amendment
2003 Amendment
2004 Amendment
2014 Amendment
2019 Amendment
2) Post Collection Agreement
The West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (RecycleMore) has an exclusive post collection agreement with Richmond Sanitary Service, subsidiary of Republic Services for residential and commercial solid waste collection in West Contra Costa County through the year 2025.Solid Waste Post Collection Agreement 2014
3) Golden Bear Transfer Station Franchise Agreement
The City of Richmond has an exclusive franchise agreement with Golden Bear Transfer Services, Inc, a subsidiary of Republic Services, to provide solid waste transfer services within the franchise area through the year 2025.Golden Bear Transfer Station Franchise Agreement 2004
Contact Richmond Sanitary Service/ Republic Services
Call Richmond Sanitary Service for questions regarding service, rates, acceptable items, and other inquiries related to waste and recycling. Richmond Sanitary Service is located at:
3260 Blume Drive, Ste. 100
Richmond, CA 94806
Customer Service: (510) 262-7100
Republic Services
Recycling Questions: Recycling Coordinators, (510) 262-7140
Account Questions: 510-262-7100
- 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