Debris Boxes – You Sort, You Save!

Compost, Landfill, Recycle

DID YOU KNOW? Napa and the State of California require larger construction and demolition projects to separate out recyclable and compostable materials and recover at least 65% of the project debris. Napa Recycling can help you comply and save money! Separate the...

Recycling and Composting Saves

Compost, Recycle

Recycling and composting are easy and efficient methods to save energy, create jobs and reduce the production of greenhouse gases. In 2025, over 160,000 tons of materials were recycled or composted at the Napa Recycling & Composting Facility. By keeping these...

Compost it.

Compost, Food, Tips

  Napa City and County residents threw out 8% less trash – and composted over 20,000 more tons – during the first eleven years of the food composting program. Thanks for helping reduce waste, decrease emissions and create local organic compost! But, we can do...

Curbside Food Composting Tips

Compost, Food, Tips

BEAT THE “ICK” FACTOR! Tips To Keep Your Kitchen Pail & Cart Clean: Reduce moisture and odors in your pail or cart by adding soiled paper (like napkins or paper towels), wrapping your food scraps in newspaper, or using a paper bag. You can also freeze your food...

Don’t Take a Summer Vacation from Recycling and Composting

Compost, Events, Recycle, Tips

TIPS TO REDUCE WASTE AT YOUR GET-TOGETHERS AND EVENTS: Avoid single-use plastics – use reusable or compostable products. Place recycling & compost containers next to each trash can. And when away from home, ask for compost and recycling bins, or simply take your...

Local Stores That Sell Certified Compostable Bags

Community, Compost, Tips

Note that locations and products available may change without notice. The list is for informational purposes only. Compostable bags are also sold online, and various local stores now provide them in the produce aisles. The 2.6 and 3 gallon sizes fit the kitchen...