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Richmond Resident Programs

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North Richmond Voucher	Each calendar year, North Richmond Mitigation Area residents can request up to twenty-four (24) $5 vouchers, for a total value of up to $120. Vouchers can only be used at the Golden Bear Transfer Station. Vouchers can be swapped for an additional free bulky item pick-up.	Contact: (510) 221-2538 Visit: https://cccrecycle.org/211 /Services-and-Resources
North Richmond Tool Lending Library	Free service that lends tools to North Richmond residents as well as non-profit and public agencies that serve North Richmond.	Contact: (510) 672-3877 Visit: richmondtoollibrary .myturn.com/library/
Unincorporated West County Bulky Item Pick-up Program	Single-family & Duplexes each calendar year may request two (2) FREE bagged pick ups and one (1) bulky item.	Contact: (510) 262-7100 Visit: www.republicservices.com /municipality/wccc-ca

All West County Programs

FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Mattress Drop-off	101 Pittsburg Ave, Richmond CA Open: Wed - Sat from 9AM - 4PM Closed: 12:00PM - 12:30PM Check the website for list of eligible items. Must bring proof of residency & drop-off in a vehicle.	Contact: (510) 231-4200 Visit: www.ci.richmond.ca.us /1720/Hazardous-Waste
Senior Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Curbside Pick-up	Pick-up service is available for disabled residents and seniors 65 years and up. Call to schedule your pick-up.	Contact: (888) 412-9277 Visit: https://recyclemore.com /hazardous-waste/door- to-door-hhw-collection-program/
Free Compost Giveaway	101 Pittsburg Ave, Richmond Every first Wednesday of the month from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Pick-up a maximum of 2 cubic yards of compost per household.	Contact: (510) 231-4200 Visit: www.ci.richmond.ca.us /1718/Residents

Drought Tolerant Landscaping Programs

EBMUD Lawn Conversion Rebate - Commercial Customers Only	The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) offers up to $20,000 for commercial and large multi-family properties (5+ units) for lawn conversion of median strips.	Contact: (866) 403-2683 Visit: www.ebmud.com/water/ conservation-and-rebates /rebates/lawn-conversion-rebate
EBMUD Lawn Conversion Rebate	EBMUD offers lawn up to $2,000 lawn conversion rebate in addition to landscape design assistance for single-family and small multi-family homes. All rebates are subject to the following maximums within a 2-year period.	Contact: (866) 403-2683 Visit: www.ebmud.com/water /conservation-and-rebates/rebates/lawn-conversion-rebate

Wildfire Mitigation Programs

Eligibility	Check your eligibility for each program	https://tinyurl.com/ wildfire-mitigation-program
Removal of Dead Trees	Request removal of dead trees located in common or open spaces that are endangering structures. This must be a community approach in a designated area with compliance to defensible space and exterior hazard standards.	https://tinyurl.com/ Removal-of-Dead-Trees
Shaded Fuel Breaks	Funding for maintenance of trees in shaded fuel breaks. This must be a community selected area that benefits a neighborhood or community	https://tinyurl.com/ Shaded-Fuel-Breaks
Vegetation Management and Fuel Reduction	Funding to treat, clear, or reduce debris and other types of combustible fuels to prevent or slow the spread of fire. This must be a community approach in a designated area with compliance to defensible space and exterior hazard standards	https://tinyurl.com/ Vegetation-and-Fuel

Grant opportunities

Richmond’s Sewer Lateral Grant	A maximum of $1,800 available per application for private sewer lateral replacements. Property owner(s) are eligible for ONE (1) sewer lateral grant reimbursement award in a lifetime. Awarded on a first come, first served basis. Additional restrictions apply.	Contact: (510) 620-6594 Visit: https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us /2130/Sewer-Lateral-Grant-Program
Neighborhood Public Art Mini-Grant	REQUIRES FISCAL SPONSOR. The grants are designated to stimulate arts and culture in the Richmond community, help emerging artists of all ages and ethnicities, and fund local visual, literary, and performing arts projects.	Contact: racc@ci.richmond.ca.us Phone: (510) 620-6952 Visit: https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us /126/Public-Art-Program
Love Your Block In-Kind Sponsorship Program	A maximum of $1,000 of in-kind support per application	Contact: (510) 620-6563 Visit: https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us /FormCenter/Recreation-4/Love-Your-Block-InKindSponsorship-Appli-159
Love Your Block Mini Grants	REQUIRES FISCAL SPONSOR. Grants to develop and implement volunteer-based community beautification projects.	Contact: (510) 620-6563 Visit: https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us /3107/Love-Your-Block
Richmond ECIA Community Grant	REQUIRES FISCAL SPONSOR. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 are available to fund projects focused on Richmond’s community, youth, and youth sports.	Contact: (510) 620-6512 Visit: https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us /3250/Richmond-ECIA-Grants
Children and Youth Grant	REQUIRES FISCAL SPONSOR. For non-profit organizations and public agencies to provide services to children and youth from birth to 24 years old in Richmond and North Richmond.	Contact: (510) 620-6523 Visit: https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us /4036/RFCY-Grants

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Report a missed garbage pickup or request lost/damaged carts?

Call Richmond Sanitary Service (Republic Services) at (510) 262-7100.

Request on-call cleanups or bulky item pickups?

Call Richmond Sanitary Service (Republic Services) at (510) 262-7100.

Get a food scrap pail?

Pick up a food scrap pail at City Hall - 450 Civic Center Plaza. Mon-Fri. 9-5. Bring proof of residence in Richmond. Call (510) 620-6512 to learn more.

Dispose of fluorescent light bulbs, paint, and other hazardous wastes?

Take items to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 101 Pittsburg Avenue in Richmond. Open Wed-Sat from 9am-4pm. Visit www.RecycleMore.com to learn more, or call 1 (888) 412-9277.

Start green cart service?

Call Richmond Sanitary Service (Republic Services) at (510) 262-7100 to start green cart services at your home.

Get hazardous waste picked up at my home for free if I am a senior?

Free HHW and e-waste pickup services are available for persons age 60 or older and persons with disabilities through the West Contra Costa County HHW mobile collection program (Informacion sobre la recogida movil). Call 1-888-412-9277 for an appointment and eligibility details.

Get a free motor oil change kit?

Call Richmond Sanitary Service (Republic Services) at (510) 262-1655 for a free oil change kit or to schedule a pickup. You may also set out a full oil jug and filter bag in view of or near the curb on your scheduled oil collection day.

Dispose of household batteries?

Disposing of batteries in the garbage is illegal. Residents may drop off household batteries at 101 Pittsburg Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801. The facility is open Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed Noon - 12:30 pm). Please bring proof of residency and drop-off items while in an enclosed vehicle.

Additionally, Richmond residents can dispose of batteries and other household hazardous waste at 7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530. Open every Tuesday for HHW Disposal
from 8:00 am - 5:45 pm. Please bring proof of residency. Hazardous Waste | Richmond, CA - Official Website

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Adopt-A-Tree	Adopt a tree to be planted at your house between the sidewalk and the street.	Contact: (510) 847-5031 Visit: www.groundworkrichmond.org /adopt-a- tree.html
Seed Lending Library	Borrow seeds for free to grow a healthy and beautiful garden at home.	Contact: RichmondGrows@gmail.com Visit: www.richmondgrowsseeds.org/
Adopt-a-Spot	Residents, community organizations, schools, businesses, and other community groups can adopt their favorite spot in Richmond to clean up, beautify, and maintain	Contact: (510) 231-3004 Visit: www.ci.richmond.ca.us /3910/Adopt-a-Spot-Program
Tool Lending Library	The library lends tools to Richmond residents for FREE to beautify and revitalize homes and neighborhoods. Late fees may apply	Contact: (510) 620-5546 Visit: https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us /3254/Richmond-Tool-Library
Single Family/Duplexes: Curbside Bulky and Bagged Item Pick-Up	Two on-call curbside cleanups are available per calendar year. Maximum of 1 Bulky Item clean-up per year. Call to schedule your pick-up	Contact: (510) 262-7100 Visit: https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us /1722/Bulky-Bagged-Item-Programs
Neighborhood Dumpster Days and Free Pick-Up For Seniors	Neighborhood dumpster days (formerly "neighborhood clean-ups") are free disposal drop-off services provided to each Richmond neighborhood. Curbside pickup is available for seniors and residents with disabilities ONLY. Must schedule the pick-up no later than the Wednesday before the Saturday event.	Contact: (510) 620-6563 For Seniors Pick-ups Contact: 510-231-3020 Visit: www.ci.richmond.ca.us /4190/Neighborhood-Dumpster-Days

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