Residents can recycle at the curb ($5.70/month), in area drop boxes (no charge) or at the local recycling center. If you have questions on recycling or would like to sign up for curbside service, call 942-7700.
Curbside Recycling
Recycling at the curb is easy. The city provides you with one container to collect all recyclables (except glass) and picks it up from the curb every other week. Learn more about curbside recycling or
see examples of materials accepted.
See a video that explains our curbside recycling program
View recycle and yard debris collection schedule
Drop Box Recycling
Drop-box recycling includes cardboard, newspaper, tin, aluminum, glass, plastic beverage containers and scrap paper, like phone books, pressboard boxes and junk mail. There are eight box locations (map) located throughout Richland.
Clayton Ward Recycling
1936 Saint Street
Richland WA (509) 375-4086
Website for items, prices and directions
Plastic Recycling - understanding the differences
Miscellaneous Recycling - updated Aug. 2012
Recycling Resources