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RecycleMore or the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority, is a joint powers agency (government agency) serving communities in West Contra Costa County. It manages the processing and disposal of garbage, compost and recycling, and household hazardous waste services on behalf of its Member Agencies. RecycleMore is committed to environmental sustainability and assisting its Member Agencies compliance with State mandated waste reduction and recycling goals.
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Important Announcements
Board of Directors Meeting Information
RecycleMore Board of Directors meeting schedule, board agenda packets, board minutes, and additional information.
Food Scrap Pails are Available to West Contra Costa County Residents for Free!
Countertop food scrap pails for easy separation of food waste and food soiled papers are available at your city’s service counter at no charge.
RecycleMore Has Moved! New Suite Number – Same Street Address
3220 Blume Drive, Suite 139, Richmond, CA 94806
SB 1383: New Recycling Law – January 1, 2022
Effective January 1, 2022, California state law SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy, aims to keep food and other compostable materials (“organics”) out of landfills to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change.
Key Achievements
RecycleMore is proud to serve West Contra Costa County, making a tangible difference in waste reduction and resource conservation. Explore the dashboard to learn more about the positive impact RecycleMore and its Member Agencies are making to the communities of this service area. This information includes the Electronic Annual Report (EAR) submitted and reported to CalRecycle on an annual basis by RecycleMore in partnership with its partners and Member Agencies. Data from the prior year is released by the middle of the following year, usually by the end of June. Data included here is from the previous 3-5 years. You may access the reports from previous years and the full reports for the following:
View the full EAR Reports and previous full year reports.
View the full Post Collection Reports.
View the individual program metrics.
Rate Payers Served
| Annual Data | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POPULATION | 215,966 | 214,174 | 216,242 | 217,283 |
| Residential Generators: # | 49,836 | 49,943 | 48,119 | 42,059 |
| Commercial Generators: # | 3,533 | 3,309 | 2,613 | 4,167 |
| Total: # | 53,369 | 53,252 | 48,119 | 42,059 |
Overall Metrics/Post Collection
| Annual Data | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POPULATION | 215,966 | 214,174 | 216,242 | 217,283 | 211,085 | 213,434 | 212,479 |
| Calculated Disposal Rate (pounds/person/day): Target of 5.4 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Total Disposal Amount (tons) | 157,363 | 170,061 | 165,539 | 165,602 | 141,067 | 155,958 | 179,259 |
Compliance Metrics
| Annual Data | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POPULATION | 215,966 | 214,174 | 216,242 | 217,283 |
| Recycling (Commercial Covered Under AB 341) | ||||
| # Covered | 2,368 | 2,305 | 2,329 | 2,359 |
| # Compliant | 2,296 | 2,210 | 2,213 | 2,293 |
| % Compliance | 97% | 96% | 95% | 97% |
| Organics (Commercial Covered Under SB 1383) | ||||
| # Covered | 2,434 | 2,453 | 2,351 | 1,309 |
| # Compliant | 2,259 | 2,252 | 1,894 | 1,089 |
| % Compliance | 93% | 92% | 81% | 83% |
| Outreach (Residential and Commercial)* | ||||
| Printed/Mailed Reach | 53,369 | 53,335 | 57,447 | 51,914 |
| Electronic Reach (website, social, digital marketing) | 49,836 | 2,928 | 82,949 | 45,120 |
| Direct (Phone calls/In Person) | 1,594 | 1,175 | 2,292 | 1,665 |
| Other | 4,369 | 621 | – | – |
| Total Reached: # | 112,168 | 58,059 | 142,688 | 98,699 |
(*) All outreach activities includes total impressions which may be duplicative counts and may include some non-jurisdiction residents.
News and Inspiration
Batteries: Hidden Household Hazards
Batteries are commonplace items in our households; however, it is inappropriate to dispose of them 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 […]