In 2003 the City Council allocated funding for a local economic development program consisting of micro-loans to encourage local investment. As a business retention and attraction tool, this funding primarily focuses on capital improvements, business equipment, and technology upgrades.

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New Fats, Oil, and Grease Disposal Service

The West Contra Costa Household Hazardous Waste Facility is offering free fats, oil and grease disposal to all west county residents.  Washing these types of items down the drain can cause sewer line backup into your home, and storm drains flow directly into the Bay.  EBMUD and the West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority have partnered to provide a free drop-off program..  Most cooking fats will be turned into bio-diesel, 15 gallon per person maximum - no restaurants.   Call 1.888.412.9277 or visit www.recyclemore.com

Where:   WCC Household Hazardous Waste Facility 

When: Thu/Fri and 1st Sat of month

              101 Pittsburg Avenue                     9am-4pm

               Richmond  CA  94801                   Closed 12-12:30pm

Toxic Wastes Banned From Landfill

Effective February 9, 2006 households and small businesses can no longer dispose of universal toxic wastes into the trash. 

Items include household batteries, compact fluorescent tubes, fluorescent bulbs and other mercury-containing lamps, mercury thermostats and the following electronic devices, TVs, computer monitor’s, CPUs and peripherals, radios and CD players, VCRs and DVD players, cell phones, cordless phones, telephone answering machines and microwaves. 

The West County Household Hazardous Waste Facility located at 101 Pittsburg Avenue, Richmond, accepts these items for FREE from residents and for a small fee for small businesses.  Limit 5 large electronic items per visit.  The facility is open Thursdays, Fridays and the first Saturday each month from 9am – 4pm (closed 12-12:30pm for lunch).  Call 1-888-412-9277 or visit www.recyclemore.com for more information.  There is no charge to residents for this service.  Small businesses are charged a fee depending on waste.

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Shaping Our Future in an organization that all 19 cities and the County below to that was formed to address growth-related issues such as: using land more efficiently, preserving the integrity of many existing neighborhoods, reducing traffic congestion in key areas, developing transit strategies and funding sources, redeveloping business districts that may be under-used or run down, and how and where to preserve open spaces and hillsides.

For more information visit www.ShapingOurFuture.org

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