New Winter Hours!  Effective November 2, 2008, our new winter hours are:  Arcata: M-F 10a-5:30p Sa-S 10a-5p Eureka: M-F 9a-5p Sa-S 10a-4p   New Dual Stream Drop-off Recycling  Now you can conveniently place most of your recyclables into one of just two bins: containers and paper.  We'll take it from there.  Materials like batteries and plastic bags still have their own bins so be sure to keep them separated out, along with any CRV materials for redemption.  Learn more about drop-off recycling.   Business Paper Recycling Service Gets Easier  Customers no longer need to separate paper types. All types, including cardboard, may all be collected in the same toter that we provide for you. Larger pieces of cardboard that may "clog up" the toter should be flattened and stacked next to it.  Read more about our convenient business paper recycling service.    Regional Recycling Processing Facility Opens  The Arcata and Eureka Community Recycling Centers are very pleased to announce the completion of a new dual-stream Regional Recycling Processing Facility in Samoa. This LEED-certified facility provides the Humboldt Bay area with much needed expansion of recycling services and capabilities.  What does this mean for the typical recycler? An easier and more convenient recycling experience. Read the press release.   Curbside Recycling Now Easier than Ever  The new Samoa Recycling Processing Facility's new dual-stream sorting capability means curbside recycling customers in Arcata and Eureka will be able to place recyclables into two bins: paper and containers.  Visit humboldtrecycling.org for more info. Building Green Former ACRC'er Cynthia Gilmer wrote this cover story about green building for the North Coast Journal. Magic Recycling Factory 2/3/2007 Fortuna students learn worm composting 1/26/2007 More News Clips...

Download the handy ACRC/ECRC "Yard Sheet"  Print and post this handy two page guide on your refrigerator to help you remember what is recyclable and how to sort your materials. Click here to download the Yard Sheet. (3.2MB PDF).

Teach your Students about Recycling and Waste Reduction We are pleased to offer a series of lessons on the important topics of recycling and waste reduction. When students learn about recycling they are given the tools they need to make positive changes within their home and school environments. These engaging hands-on lessons are offered free of charge to all K-12th grade classrooms within Humboldt County. Click here for more information about our Education and Outreach program.

Recycle Your E-Waste in Arcata or Eureka Electronic waste (e-waste) is accepted for recycling in both Eureka and Arcata. Click here for more about E-waste recycling or here for more about CRT recycling.

ACRC and ECRC Videos Now Online You may have seen our ads or the Project Green spots on KVIQ and now you can view them online.  Visit ECRC with Louise and Allison, tour ACRC with Ben, learn creative ways to reduce and reuse around the home and office with Allison and Jennifer, and see Harvey Harper with his grandkids recycling in Arcata (broadband connection suggested). Click here for a list of videos.

New Recycling Guide on Your Doorstep Your AT&T telephone book contains the new Humboldt County Waste Reduction and Recycling Guide with a convenient fold-out tab for easy access. This handy guide is full of up-to-date information on everything from where you can recycle in Humboldt County to composting tips. You can also click here to download the 2008 Recycling Guide (2.6MB PDF) or click here for the online version.