Service Alert
Republic Services is in contract negotiations with IBT 439, the union representing some of our employees at Forward Landfill. Those employees are engaged in a temporary work stoppage and are picketing at other Republic Services Bay Area locations. As a result, we anticipate temporary service delays for some recycling and waste collection customers in the area. We are adjusting our operations to ensure our ability to continue providing service during this situation. We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause. We respect the rights of our employees to engage in collective bargaining and are committed to meeting the service needs of this community.
UPDATE: To help residents manage their household waste during this time, we are offering a temporary drop-off service. You can bring up to four bags of household waste per household, at no cost to Golden Bear Transfer Station. This drop off is for household trash only, no bulky items or e-waste will be accepted.
Golden Bear Transfer Station
1 Parr Blvd.
Richmond, CA
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7AM to 5PM and Saturday, 9AM – 5PM.
Proof of Residency is Required.
If you're unable to drop off material, please secure any extra waste on your property. Once our service resumes, we'll collect extra bags placed next to your curbside container at no additional charge.
Customer Service
510.262.7100
Customer service is our number one priority. Enhanced recycling and organics services — along with our existing services, such as on-call clean-up, bulky item pick-up, pre-paid bag ties, carry-out service, and debris boxes — are part of our ongoing efforts to better serve the Hercules community.
Customer Service Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
View Your Service Schedule
You can view your collection schedule by clicking on the button below. You will be redirected to the national Republic Services website where you will enter your service address.
Holiday Schedule
We observe New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on Monday - Friday, your pickup will be delayed by one day. If the holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delay.
Rates
View residential and commercial rates by container size and Golden Bear Transfer Station bulk rates by item and amount.
Facility Hours and Location
El Cerrito Recycling Center
7501 Schmidt Ln. El Cerrito, CA 94530
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Call 510.215.4350 for more information.
RecycleMore El Cerrito Satellite
HHW Facility
7501 Schmidt Ln. El Cerrito, CA 94530
Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Call 510.215.4350 for more information.
Proof of West County residency required
Buy Back Center
101 Pittsburg Ave. Richmond, CA 94801
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
(Closed: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.)
El Cerrito Recycling Center
7501 Schmidt Ln. El Cerrito, CA 94530
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Call 510.215.4350 for more information.
West County Resource Recovery Facility (WCRR) Compost Give-Away Program
101 Pittsburg Ave. Richmond, CA 94801
The first Wednesday of each month:
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(Closed 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Call 510.231.4200 for more information.
Golden Bear Transfer Station
1 Parr Blvd., Richmond, California 94801
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Call 510.970.7274 for more information.
RecycleMore
RecycleMore is West Contra Costa County’s (WCCC) Waste Management Authority. Republic Services of WCCC collaborates with RecycleMore to educate WCCC communities about waste reduction, resource conservation, and local recycling programs. Visit RecycleMore to learn about composting, school programs, repair workshops and more!
StopWaste’s RE:Source
Have a question about what to do with unwanted items? Confused about what goes where? Wonder no more! Search StopWaste’s RE:Source guide for reuse, repair, recycling and safe disposal options. The RE:Source guide also allows you to search your city’s guidelines for everything from milk cartons to electronic waste
Programs & Events
Mattress Recycling
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility
101 Pittsburg Ave., Richmond, CA 94801
Hours:
Wednesday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Carpet Recycling
Golden Bear Transfer Station
1 Parr Blvd., Bldg. C, Richmond, CA
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Compost Giveaway
West County Resource Recovery Facility (WCRR)
101 Pittsburg Ave., Richmond, CA 94801
Hours:
The first Wednesday of each month: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
HHW Disposal
West Contra Costa HHW Facility
101 Pittsburg Ave., Richmond
Hours:
Wednesday to Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Closed 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
El Cerrito Recycling Center
7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito
Hours:
Tuesdays: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Guides
Multi-Family Apartments
Newsletters
California Organics Recycling SB 1383
Learn what California Senate Bill 1383 — a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP) — means for you and how to comply.
Recycle as a Family
Involve your whole family in recycling with a variety of fun and educational activities created just for the kids. You can even take them on the go – all our activities are available for download!
AB 827: Commercial Organics and Recycling Guidelines
State Assembly Bill (AB) 827 requires covered commercial food establishments to provide accessible and properly labeled organics and recycling interior collection containers. Republic Services offers posters to help you comply with this state law.
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