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California Redemption Value (CRV) Buyback Center
Recycling centers around the County buy back empty California Refund Value (CRV) beverage containers. Locate the nearest recycling center to you and learn about which beverage containers are eligible for redemption.
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Composting and Gardening Programs
Composting at home can help reduce yard waste, conserve water, and generate fertilizer for home gardens. Find the schedule of our free compost workshops and information on how to create your own home compost bin.
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Environmental Action Programs for Schools
The environmental action program for schools is a free program to help students (grades K-12) incorporate sustainability into their school and day to day life.
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North Richmond Green
The North Richmond Waste & Recovery Mitigation Fee (NRMF) was established by the City of Richmond and the County to help defray annual costs associated with collection and disposal of illegally dumped waste and associated impacts for the benefit of unincorporated and incorporated North Richmond.
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Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ)
The Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) loan program is a state sponsored program that combines recycling with economic development to fuel new businesses, expand existing ones, create jobs, and divert waste from landfills. The RMDZ program offers low interest loans to borrowers using recycled materials to make new products within the zone.
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Used Oil Recycling
Used oil disposed of improperly can contaminate our drinking water resources. Find a used oil Drop-off location near you