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

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 […]

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 […]

Guide to Greener Gatherings

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 […]

Food Waste for Compost, Trash, or Garbage Disposal: Which Is Greener?

Composting at home is the most eco-friendly way to get rid of food scraps. Using an at home composting method such as a backyard composter or worm bin saves the natural resources usage required to transport and process the food scraps collected in municipal programs and allows for the householder to benefit from the compost […]

10 Ways to Reduce Food Waste

 With SB 1383 (that took effect on January 1, 2022) and the cost of food increasing (approximately 5.9 percent in 2023), food waste has become a topic of concern. Most people don’t realize how much food they throw away every day — from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce to parts of fruits and vegetables that […]

Disturbing Geology Findings Shows Plastic Rock Formations

Recent studies discover the latest evidence that plastic pollution is a global problem. In September 2022, Marine Pollution Bulletin released an article, “Plastic debris forms: Rock analogues emerging from marine pollution” about plastistones (rocks fused with melted plastic) discovered on the remote volcanic Trindade Island, off the coast of Brazil. Trindade Island is an important […]

Sustainable Lifestyles Choices to Celebrate Earth Month and Earth Day

Each day we make choices that impact the earth: the transportation we choose, how we manage energy around our home, where we put our empty soda cans. We also affect the environment every time we take out our wallets to make a purchase. Responsible consuming is the practice of buying environmentally friendly and socially just […]

Why We Can’t Recycle Our Way Out of Plastic Pollution and What We Can Do About It

Plastic Pollution has become one of the more pressing environmental issues, as rapidly increasing production of disposable plastics product overwhelms the world’s ability to properly collect discarded plastics. Source: National Geographic  What is Plastic Pollution? Plastic Pollution is the accumulation of synthetic plastic products to the point that it creates problems for the health of […]

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 […]

California Voters Approve Statewide Ban on Single Use Plastic Bags

On November 8, 2016, California voters approved the passage of Proposition 67, Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags. Referendum The new law takes effect immediately and applies to every community statewide.  For more information on what this means, please visit CalRecycle. West County Cities Enact Ordinances to Encourage the Use of Reusable Bags in Retail Establishments […]

Recycling Tips for Motorcycle Owners – Motor Oil Disposal

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, […]

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