Residential Food Scrap Collection & Composting Program – Begins July 1st! Starting July 1st, Richmond residents can put food and food-soiled paper in the green cart along with yard trimmings. These items will be taken to a compost facility instead of to a landfill, reducing waste and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. As a resident, you may also be able to save on your garbage bill by participating in the program!
Q&A Session Attend a Q&A Session! Learn more about:
Materials that can now go into the green cart Tips for keeping your cart odor-free/pleasant Benefits of the program
Wednesday, July 7th, 5:30-6:30 PM Community Services Building 440 Civic Center Plaza Multi-Purpose Room (located in basement)
Tuesday, July 20th, 5:30-6:30 PM City Hall 450 Civic Center Plaza Richmond Room (First Floor)
Kitchen Food Scrap Pails Use a food scrap pail to collect food scraps in the kitchen, then empty contents into the green cart for collection. Available while supplies last! Pick one up at a one of the Q&A Sessions or at a Distribution Event. Remember to bring proof of residence.
More Info Look out for a brochure and cart label – to be distributed to Richmond residents over the next few weeks! Find out more about the program at www.richmondenvironment.org.
Jennifer Ly Sustainability Associate City of Richmond (510) 621-1554 (510) 620-6542 (f)