All Richmond residents are eligible for free weekly recycling and composting services:
Brown cart for garbage
Blue cart for recyclables
Green cart for green waste
Service fees are determined by the size of the garbage cart. By actively recycling and composting each week and opting for a smaller garbage bin, you can divert trash from landfills and actually lower your trash bills each month!
For questions regarding service rates, billing, and account information, missed pick-ups, recyclable items, and bulky item pickup, contact Republic Services at 510-262-7100 or visit www.republicservices.com/municipality/wccc-ca.
Household Hazardous Waste
It's illegal to put hazardous waste such as paint, pesticides, batteries, electronics, and fluorescent bulbs in the trash. Richmond residents can dispose of household hazardous waste conveniently and for free at the West County Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Richmond. Visit our Hazardous Waste page to find out how to dispose of your waste for free!
Free Green Waste Kitchen Pail
Richmond residents are eligible for a free green waste kitchen pail available on the third floor of City Hall in the City Manager's Office, Republic Services West Contra Costa Office, and the West Contra Costa Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Richmond City Hall
City Manager's Office, Suite 300
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
(510) 620-6512
3260 Blume Dr., Suite 100
Richmond, CA 94805
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(510) 262-7100
Bulky Items & On-Call Cleanups
Richmond households can utilize one or more of the bulky item programs listed below to easily dispose of bulky household items. for more information visit, www.ci.richmond.ca.us/1722/Bulky-Items.
Examples of Bulky Items:
Sinks
Toys
Computer monitors
BBQ
Rugs or carpets
Computer
Exercise equipment
Water heaters
Other computer peripherals
TVs
Microwaves
Answering machines
Mattresses/Box springs
Radios
Printers
VCR/DVD players
Toilets
Tires (four tires count as one item)
Household Appliances (dishwashers, washing machine, clothes dryers, stove, refrigerator, freezer) Furniture (sofa, love seat, big chair, dining sets, desks, dressers, tables, lawn furniture, office chair, book shelf)
Household Appliances (washing machines,
dishwashers, stove, refrigerator, freezer)
Household Appliances (washing machines,
dishwashers, stove, refrigerator, freezer)
Free Compost Giveaway Program for Residents
Every first Wednesday of the month, West County households can pick-up for free 2 cubic yards of compost from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at 101 Pittsburg Avenue, Richmond. Close the loop on your organics recycling by using the finished compost made right here in Richmond. This is self-service only; please bring your own bag, bin or bucket, and shovel to load the material. Valid identification is required.
For questions or additional information please call Republic Services at (510) 231-4200.
