Mixed Curbside Recyclables

Mixed curbside recyclables are picked up weekly by Bay View Refuse and Recycling on the same day as your regular trash is picked up. Please see the attached list of acceptable materials. Acceptable glass, plastic, and paper should be placed in the same container and set out curbside before 6:00 am. 

The mixed recyclables are mechanically separated; sometimes, the separation results in a mixture of recyclables (e.g., pizza boxes with paper or non-recyclable plastics). The primary markets for paper and plastic are in Asia, although some Asian countries no longer accept such materials if mixed with other recyclables. You may want to bring your recyclables to the El Cerrito Recycling and Resource Center and place different recyclable materials in separate containers for more efficient recycling.

 Click here for more detailed information on paper products that may include but are not limited to recycling.   

Effective July 1, 2012, State law requires businesses that generate four cubic yards or more of waste per week OR multifamily residential dwellings (complexes) of five units or more to arrange for recycling services. With the passage of this Mandatory Commercial Recycling Law (Chapter 476, Statutes of 2011 [Chesbro, AB 341]), California is one of the first state in the nation to enact a statewide program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by diverting commercial solid waste from landfills. AB 341 also establishes a state-wide goal to divert 75% of solid waste from landfills by 2020.

El Cerrito Recycling and Resource Center

An alternate for recyclables is the El Cerrito Recycling and Resource Center (“Center”) located at 7501 Schmidt Lane in El Cerrito. The Center has specific bins for different recyclable materials, allowing more efficient recycling. The Center accepts a wide variety of materials, including some materials such as batteries (alkaline, car, NiCd), computers, and other electronic wastes that might otherwise be classified as hazardous wastes if disposed of. The Center will take pharmaceuticals, sharps, and syringes, as well as hard-to-recycle materials such as bicycles and exercise equipment.

The Center also has a Goodwill truck and a trailer for Urban Ore that accepts reusable household materials such as cabinets, fixtures, and hardware. The Center will also collect eyeglasses for the Lions Club and non-perishable, unopened food for the Contra Costa Food Bank.

The Center also has an Exchange Zone where you can leave or pick up still-usable items such as art and office supplies, corks, garden pots, hangers, houseware items, media, sporting goods, tools and hardware, and toys and games.

Mandatory Commercial Recycling

“Effective July 1, 2012, State law requires businesses that generate four cubic yards or more of waste per week or multi-family residential dwellings (complexes) of five units or more to arrange for recycling services.  With the passage of this Mandatory Commercial Recycling law (Chapter 476, Statutes of 2011 [Chesbro, AB 341]), California is one of the first states in the nation to enact a statewide program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by diverting commercial solid waste from landfills. AB 341 also establishes a state-wide goal to divert 75% of solid waste away from landfill by the year 2020. Please contact Greg Christie, supervisor, at (510) 237-4614 or email him at bvrrsvc@aol.com for more information or go to the County website: http://www.cccounty.us/depart/cd/recycle/mcr/

Paint

Kelly-Moore at 969 San Pablo Ave in Albany will accept any paint in the original container with its label.  Call (510) 525-3162 to ensure they have room in their cabinet.  Dried paint in cans may be placed with household trash.

Other Locations

The attached table lists additional places that will accept materials for reuse, recycling, or disposal.  Fees may apply.