Batteries are commonplace items in our households; however, it is inappropriate to dispose of batteries in your garbage or recycling cart the same way you would other household waste. Throwing away batteries in your garbage or recycling cart can pose a serious threat to both human health and safety as well as the environment. Batteries […]
Richmond, CA., October 15, 2025— West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (WCCIWMA)/RecycleMore is taking the lead in protecting local communities and the environment by hosting a free expired marine flare collection event from October 29 to November 8, 2025. Recreational boaters residing in Richmond, El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, San Pablo and unincorporated Contra Costa […]
RecycleMore was one of the vendor booths and distributed over 200 Used Oil Drainer Containers and Duo Capacity Oil Filter Drainers, as well as oil funnels and shop rags, to residents attending the event. Reusable tote bags and jar openers made of recycled tires were distributed at the booth as well. In addition, 200 Mr. […]
Alameda County, Del Norte County, West Contra Costa County, Marin County, the City of Morro Bay, the Port of LA, the Port of San Diego, and the Make the Electronic Marine Flare Switch campaign have partnered with CalRecycle, and the California State Parks and Coastal Commission’s California Boating Clean and Green Program to collect expired […]
Richmond, CA., August 18, 2023 — A recent incident on August 2, 2023, posed a hazardous material (HAZMAT) incident to the City of San Pablo community and residents. Excessive amounts of lab type chemicals were found in a resident’s home in San Pablo, that was being cleaned out by a relative. The amounts and types […]
The annual Pinole Classic Car Show was held at Fernandez Park on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 7am-3pm. The day kicked off with a pancake breakfast at the Pinole Senior Center. After breakfast, many people came out to stroll and view the hundreds of cars on display and visit the vendor booths. RecycleMore was one […]
Did you know motorcycle owners change their own oil 5 times more than average motorists? Used oil and filters are considered hazardous materials and unlawful dumping is prohibited by law. Recycling is the only legal way to dispose of them. Visit RidersRecycle.com to look up useful tips and resources, participate in the 5 minute survey, […]
Pharmaceuticals Now Present in the Environment Pharmaceuticals are being detected in water and soil by scientists worldwide. A 2002 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) study found pharmaceutical and personal care product contaminants in 80 percent of 139 streams sampled in 30 states. Pharmaceuticals enter wastewater treatment plants through either excretion or flushing of unused medications. These […]
Improper disposal of used or unwanted “sharps” (needles, syringes, lancets and other sharps items) can cause a serious injury and pose health risks to the public and waste workers. Waste workers are exposed to potential needle stick injuries and potential infection when inappropriate containers break open inside garbage trucks or sharps become exposed when sent […]
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