El Cerrito Recycling Environmental Resource Center is a modern facility known for its sustainable practices and LEED certification. The center operates Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, Saturdays from 9 AM to 4:45 PM, closed on Sundays. It offers a range of services including drop-off recycling for community members, household hazardous waste collection on Tuesdays, and block Styrofoam recycling exclusively for El Cerrito residents on Thursdays. The center also features an Exchange Zone for browsing and drop-offs, open during specific hours. Notably, the facility only accepts clean white block Styrofoam on Thursdays from residents with proof of residency. Additionally, the center enforces specific rules such as accepting certain materials like fluorescent light bulbs, sharps, and pharmaceuticals from non-residents for a fee. Visitors should note that the center is closed on major holidays and operates with specific hours for different services. For more detailed information on accepted materials, fees, and operating hours, visitors are encouraged to visit the center's website.
Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM · Sun Closed
How is this location classified in EPA facility data?
EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery dataset lists this location as transfer station. The matched record lists its source as CalEPA Regulated Site Portal and its update date as 08/15/2025. Retrieved October 30, 2026. This is a source classification, not confirmation of public drop-off access, current operating status or EPA certification.
What EPA facility registry identifier is associated with this location?
The matched EPA disaster-debris record lists Facility Registry Service (FRS) ID 110022432410. An FRS identifier links environmental program records; it is not itself a recycling license, permit or compliance rating. Record update date: 08/15/2025; retrieved October 30, 2026.