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Recycling Center
Republic Services West County Recycling Center
101 Pittsburg Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-4203A straightforward recycling center in Richmond for residents and small haulers looking to divert materials from the landfill. It’s the kind of place people swing by with a trunk full of bottles, cardboard and cans, or a pickup bed of mixed recyclables.
There’s usually an entrance booth and a scale near the drive-in, so plan to slow down and stop for a moment before pulling into the main yard. The site feels industrial - big concrete bays, roll-off containers and piles of sorted materials, with lanes for drop-off and larger commercial trucks. Recycling centers in California commonly accept paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals, and many also run special programs for electronics, bulky items or organics collection, so look for signs or separate drop-off areas. Weekends and spring cleanup days get busy, with lines forming to the scale and tight parking near the bays.
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Before You Go
- Bring materials already sorted by type and flattened where possible - it speeds the process and keeps the lanes moving.
- Secure loose items in the truck or car so nothing blows out while waiting in line; tarps and straps are worth it.
- Try to come early on weekends or late weekday afternoons to avoid the longest waits during busy times.
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