On Saturday, March 21, 2026, RecycleMore teamed up with Reuse Alliance and the Hercules Public Library to host a Free Repair Fair. This event brought community members together with coaches for an afternoon of sustainable reuse and repair in West Contra Costa County. In addition, there was a clothing swap and a fun creative reuse […]
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, RecycleMore teamed up with Rich City Rides and the North Richmond Mobile Tool Library to host a Free Bike Repair Workshop that brought community members together for an afternoon of learning, sharing, and sustainable repair in West Contra Costa County. The event was held at the Rich City Rides headquarters […]
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 […]
Per request from the Authority Board of Directors on June 12, 2025, Authority Staff set up and conducted an informational meeting for the public to provide information and answer any questions about the mid-year rate increase, which went into effect on July 1, 2025, due to the current Post Collection Agreement Board approved extension through […]
RecycleMore participated in several Earth Day events this year to celebrate and support the planet. On Saturday, April 19, 2025, team members Reka Abraham, Lisa Borreani, Webster Nguyen, and Rachel Dice joined North Richmond’s Earth Day Celebration, starting with a volunteer cleanup at Wildcat Creek near Lucky A’s Park and continuing with a community gathering […]
On Saturday, May 22, 2025, RecycleMore hosted a free Community Repair Workshop in partnership with the City of El Cerrito and Sustainable Contra Costa. Volunteer repair coaches provided consultation, assessment, and guidance on how to troubleshoot for possible repair of broken and non-functioning household items for residents of West Contra Costa County. From vacuum cleaners, sewing […]
Do you have broken or non-functioning things such as electronics, computers, toys, sewing machines, or fabric items that you’d like to repair? RecycleMore is hosting a repair workshop at the El Cerrito Community Center at 7007 Moeser Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kz2yqy3o8xTtyMWf6) on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 10am-1pm, in partnership with the City […]
Avoid waste and save money while hosting your holiday gatheringsThis holiday season, let’s turn the feast into a win for both our stomachs and the planet! While we gather around the table to celebrate the season with loved ones, we can also take action to reduce food waste and make a big impact. By planning […]
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, RecycleMore hosted a free Do-It-Yourself (DIY) repair workshop in partnership with the San Pablo Library, Fixit Clinic, and Bay Area BikeMobile. Volunteer coaches provided consultation, assessment, and guidance on how to troubleshoot for possible repair of broken and non-functioning household items for residents of West Contra Costa County. From vacuum […]
On Saturday, December 2, 2023, RecycleMore hosted their first ever free Do-It-Yourself (DIY) repair workshop in partnership with the Hercules Library and Fixit Clinic. Volunteer coaches provided consultation, assessment, and guidance on how to troubleshoot for possible repair of broken and non-functioning household items for residents of West Contra Costa County. From vacuum cleaners, electronics, […]
Finding new life in unwanted goods Carrying two guitars in hand (made of upcycled cigar boxes), a small amp, a collection of guitar slides, while wearing a brimmed hat with an assortment of handmade jewelry, Steve Zwetsch puts style in sustainability. Originally from the East Coast, Steve is now rooted in the Bay Area where […]
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 […]
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