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Batteries: Hidden Household Hazards

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 […]

Rolling with Repair: Encouraging Reuse Culture One Bike at a Time

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 […]

West Contra Costa County Leads State in Marine Flare Hazardous Waste Reduction with Free Collection Event

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 Participates in the El Sobrante Stroll on September 21, 2025

The annual El Sobrante Stroll was held in downtown El Sobrante on the Dam Road (between El Portal Drive and Appian Way) on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 11am-4pm. The day kicked off with a parade at 11am with local organizations, library, schools, and vintage cars, including council members, such as Contra Costa County Supervisor […]

RecycleMore Hosts a Republic Services’ Facilities Tour on May 22, 2025

On May 22, 2025, RecycleMore hosted the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority (WCCIWMA)/RecycleMore Board of Directors and member city agencies staff to a Republic Services’ facility tour. The tour used a chartered bus from FirstStudent and went to the West County Integrated Resource Recovery Facility (IRRF), the West Contra Costa Household Hazardous (HHW) […]

RecycleMore Hosts a Public Informational Meeting on the Republic Services’ Post Collection Mid-Year 2025 Rate Increase

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 Distributes Used Oil Recycling Containers and Filter Drainers at the 2025 Car Show in Pinole

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. […]

Event Recap: RecycleMore Particpates in Earth Day 2025 Activities in West Contra Costa County

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 […]

Fix It Forward: Encouraging Circular Economy One Repair at a Time

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 […]

RecycleMore Hosts a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Repair Workshop for Residents of West Contra Costa County

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 […]

From Waste to Wonder: Unveiling the Joy of Puppetry Through Recycled Materials with Risa Lenore

In a world where discarded items often go unnoticed and unappreciated, one artist’s imagination breathes new life into forgotten treasures. Meet Risa Lenore, artist, educator, performer, and puppeteer whose craft transcends traditional boundaries. With nimble fingers and boundless creativity, she transforms ordinary recyclables into extraordinary characters that captivate audiences young and old. Step into their […]

ReycleMore at the California Academy of Science!

As part of an ongoing effort to strengthen team bonds and foster a spirit of collaboration, the staff at RecycleMore embarked on an educational and fun team-building experience exploring nature and science at the California Academy of Sciences, in San Francisco, California. Team Bonding in a Sustainable Environment The Academy’s exhibits reminded the team of […]