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

Calling Local Artists Looking for a Unique Residency Program – Application Deadline December 15, 2023

The City of El Cerrito is inviting all artists in Contra Costa or Alameda County to apply for The EL Cerrito Creative ReUse (“ECCRU”) Artist Residency, a nine-month program taking place at the El Cerrito Recycling + Environmental Resource Center (“RERC” or “Center”). Learn more about the El Cerrito Creative ReUse Artist Residency program in this […]

From Garbage to Guitars: An interview with El Cerrito Creative ReUse Artist Residency Awardee Steve Zwetsch

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 […]

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