Recycling center in Richmond, CA

West County Resource Recovery Recycling Center

101 Pittsburg Ave Richmond CA 94801 USA

3.3 (66 reviews)
GlassMetalPaper
West County Resource Recovery Recycling Center recycling center in Richmond, CA - View of facility

About this center

West County Resource Recovery Recycling Center provides recycling and CRV beverage-container buyback at 101 Pittsburg Ave. It accepts glass, metal, paper, mixed plastics, and CRV beverage containers; open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., closed noon–1 p.m. The separate household hazardous-waste facility at the address has different hours.

Materials accepted & services

GlassMetalPaperMixed PlasticsCRV BuybackRecycling

Services offered

  • Recycling drop-off
  • CRV beverage-container buyback

Areas served

West Contra Costa County

Prices & reviews

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Legasse Izzy Dizzy

a month ago

Review

The people who work here are not knowledgeable. They are telling my landlord that we are putting cardboard boxes in the wrong bin. They also always leave our bins in the middle of the road. Maybe they should hire people with a brain of knowledge. Instead of lazy people. If you wanna be lazy work McDonald's. But at least be knowledgeable in what you do. I will also be calling on Monday. I want their harassment to end. They didn't like when I reported them for slapping Mexican Banda at 5am in the morning. I love Mexican music but have some common decency and I asked if they would put the cans back cause it's not that far from where they grab and dump it. They're just lazy. Maybe pay them better and they'll act better? But clearly they aren't even worth what they're getting. I am unable to put up a picture. But if you want me to I will print it out and hang it over the Green bins so you can be knowledgeable for once in your life in your career.

Adrian R Logan

a week ago

Review

If you're looking to recycle cans bottles cardboard and other materials to make a little extra cash or do some good for the environment this place is worth a visit. What You Can Recycle: CRV (Cash Back): Aluminum cans glass bottles plastic bottles bimetal containers – paid by weight. Non-CRV (Free Drop-Off): Cardboard paper scrap metal some plastics. Hours & Closures to Know: Open: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM Closed for Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM No Buyback Service: 10:00–10:15 AM & 2:00–2:15 PM (daily) Tips from Personal Experience: Get here early. There’s always a line by 8:00 AM sometimes earlier. I've been here just about every day of the week—you will wait if you show up late. Bring a book crossword or something to do. Cell service gets spotty in parts of the line. Cardboard tip: If you have a load of cardboard let the folks at the front gate know and they'll usually let you go through—but make sure everyone’s on the same page to avoid confusion. My Personal Note: The people who work here are actually really nice and move things along pretty fast considering how busy it gets. It’s a solid crew doing a tough job with a lot of foot traffic. Overall: This recycling center is a great local resource if you’re looking to cash in CRV items clean out your garage or just help the environment. Just plan ahead pack your patience and try to beat the rush.

Marcos Cintra

2 years ago

Review

If you want wait all day on line this is a perfect place … bring a book or charge your phone and be ready to wait long long time on line like 2 or 3 hours maybe 4 to 5 hours waiting time … I get here 11:40 am now it’s 2:00 pm and it’s about another 5 cars in front me 😂 first and last time here that’s for sure … 0 star here go looking for other place … THEY HAVE 0 respect for who do this service … people are complaining HERE as you can see on the last PICTURE … they simple DONT CARE … ridiculous…

Public records at a glance

Explore dated facility and company records. A public record does not verify the business. Coverage varies by agency and is not a complete history.

Visitor questions

When is the recycling/buyback center open?

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., closed noon–1 p.m.

Does the HHW facility have the same hours?

No. HHW at the same address is a separate facility with a different schedule.

What hours and appointment requirements does CalRecycle report for the beverage-container program?

The directory reports Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm; Sat - Sun Closed; the By Appointment Only field is No. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These schedules describe the listed beverage-container operation and may differ from other services at the same site. Confirm current hours and load acceptance before visiting.

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Is West County Resource Recovery Recycling Center open on Saturday?

West County Resource Recovery Recycling Center lists itself as closed on Saturdays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is West County Resource Recovery Recycling Center open on Sunday?

West County Resource Recovery Recycling Center lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Permits & registrations

Dated registry entries and filings do not establish current permit validity, insurance coverage or operating status.

Matched facility / site record

CalRecycle beverage-container accounts

CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Program

Source-listed program account
RC7165, PR18871.001
Record date:
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Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What CalRecycle beverage-container program accounts are recorded here?

CalRecycle's certified Recyclers/Processors directory lists West County Resource Recovery, account RC7165 (organization recorded as West County Resource Recovery Inc); West County Resource Recovery Inc, account PR18871.001 at this address. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These are beverage-container program accounts, separate from solid-waste permits. A processor entry alone does not establish public walk-in redemption service.

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What operation start dates are recorded for these CalRecycle accounts?

CalRecycle reports account RC7165: 1996-08-18; account PR18871.001: 2024-03-29 as the operation begin dates. Retrieved 2026-10-30. These dates refer to the program accounts and do not establish the business's founding date or continuous operation.

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Location & directions

West County Resource Recovery Recycling Center

101 Pittsburg Ave Richmond CA 94801 USA

Richmond, CA

37.962691°N, 122.368769°W

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