The City of Point Arena partners with Redwood Waste Solutions for its recycling and waste collection services. Recycling is provided at no additional cost to all customers with garbage service in the area. Local residents can take advantage of curbside waste and recycling pickup every Friday morning.
Additionally, Point Arena features a central recycling drop-off point at Arena Cove, located at the end of Port Road, where Redwood Waste Solutions handles collections. For used oil disposal, a dedicated facility is available at 30 Port Road.
Contact City Hall, 707.882.2122, if you have any further questions or wish to report public hazards related to waste disposal or recycling.
Point Arena residents have several options for recycling:
Curbside Service
Residents can sign up for convenient curbside garbage and recycling services through Redwood Waste Solutions, which provides weekly pickups every Friday in Point Arena. While Recology supplies a recycling collection container, customers must provide their own container for trash. The weekly recycling program is included in the garbage service fee. For rates and further details, please contact customer service at 800-243-0291.
Commercial establishments are also eligible for Recology’s weekly garbage and recycling services. Businesses can select from 2, 3, 4, or 6-yard bins, all serviced once a week on Fridays. If your business generates minimal waste, you may opt for can service, but you’ll need to supply your own collection can. The weekly recycling pickup is included in the garbage service fee.
Arena Cove Recycling Facility
Residents can also self-haul their recyclable materials to Arena Cove, a Recology-serviced location that accepts the same items as the curbside recycling service.
South Coast Transfer Station
Point Arena residents can also self-haul their solid waste and recyclables to the South Coast Transfer Station (SCTS), operated by Solid Waste of Willits.
40855 Fish Rock Road in Gualala
707.489.8018
Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holiday closures vary, please call for holiday hours.
Point Arena Used Oil Recycling Center
Used oil recycling is available on Port Street, just half a block off Main Street, in front of L&B Avalos Auto Shop.
What about Used Oil, Paint & Hazardous Waste?
A product is considered hazardous if it labeled as corrosive, ignitable, toxic, poisonous, infectious, or if it will react or explode when mixed with other substances. It is illegal to place hazardous waste in the trash. Examples include batteries, paint, insecticides, and herbicides.
The Mendocino Solid Waste Management Authority offers free drop off events for toxic materials via the Haz-Mobile.
Items accepted include motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, gasoline, solvents, paint thinner, oil-based paint, latex paint, auto & household batteries, toxic cleaners, fluorescent light tubes, PCB-containing ballasts, acids, bases, pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals. There is a charge for compressed gas cylinders.
Items not accepted include explosives, ammunition, radioactive wastes, medical waste, and compressed gas cylinders larger than 5 gallons.
Visit MendoRecycle for more information regarding recycling guidelines and locations. For more information call their Recycling Hotline at 707.468.9704.
Mandatory Commercial Recycling
State recycling regulations require that all businesses generating at least four (4) cubic yards of garbage per week and all multi-family complexes with at least 5 units are required to recycle. This new requirement became effective July 1, 2012.
CalRecycle estimates that two thirds of landfill waste is generated by the commercial sector, including businesses, schools and apartment complexes. Promoting commercial recycling helps keep recyclable materials out of landfills which conserves resources, extends the life of landfills and reduces the potential generation of greenhouse gases.
To learn more about the law, click here.
Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling
State law requires California commercial business to recycle organic material, like yard waste, food waste and food soiled paper. The organics law requires certain businesses and multifamily complexes to arrange for organic waste recycling services. Visit Mandatory Commercial Organics Recycling for more information.
