RECYCLE YOUR FOOD SCRAPS AND PLACE IN YOUR GREEN ORGANICS BIN FOR CURBSIDE COLLECTION. REMEMBER TO REDUCE, REUSE, REPAIR, RECYCLE, AND ROT (COMPOST).

Upcycling Plastic Waste into Jewelry with Harriete Estel Berman

On December 10, 2021, Craft in America, a Peabody award-winning series on PBS, will be airing an episode on jewelry, which will feature a Bay Area artist named Harriete Estel Berman who highlights the problems of plastic pollution through her work. She is now bringing attention to the environmental issues caused by plastic pollution by […]

SB 1383: Recycling Law Effective January 1, 2022

Diverting Organic Waste and Recyclables is Mandatory with California State Law SB 1383 A California State Law, Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy, aims to keep food and other compostable materials (“organics”) out of landfills to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. Effective January 1, 2022, regulations for SB 1383 will […]

RecycleMore Launches New Website

New Website Makes It Easier for West Contra Costa County Residents and Business Owners to Recycle, Compost and Live Greener November 8, 2021 What should I do with leftover paint? Where can I learn about recycling events in my community? How do I maintain compliance with California and local waste policies? These are just some […]

Calling Local Artists Looking for a Unique Residency Program

May 9, 2022 (Update) ECCRU Artist in Residency Began April 1, 2022 El Cerrito Artist Steve Zwetsch was selected by the Arts and Culture Commission to be the 2022 El Cerrito Creative Re-Use Artist in Residency, effective April 1, 2022. Steve started building guitars from his home studio in 2016. His focus has been on […]

How to Reach Us

RecycleMore staff are back physically working in the office part-time as of 10/1/21. Feel free to continue to reach out to us via email. For general inquiries, fill out our Contact Form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Contacts Peter Holtzclaw, Executive Director: [email protected] Andrew Schneider, Senior Program Manager: [email protected] Donald Sturman, Manager […]

Discount Compost Bins Available to West Contra Costa County

Home composting takes little time, space and effort. Compost is a natural fertizlier and returns nutrients to the soil, such as phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, and many trace minerals, which are slowly released and contribute to healthy plant growth.  By composting at home, you can reduce your garbage and create healthy soil for your plants.  To […]

Take Back Paint Program

Paint Stewardship Program California is the second state in the nation to enact an industry-led, statewide program to reduce the generation of leftover paint, promote its reuse, and properly manage unwanted leftover paint. This program follows producer responsibility principles to ensure that leftover paint is properly managed in a manner that is sustainably funded and […]

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