Redwood Landfill and Recycling Center’s top priority is to practice environmental stewardship. In addition to managing the largest organics composting facility in Marin County, we also work to ensure the continued protection of Petaluma Marsh.
Redwood Landfill’s acreage includes 35 acres of protected wetlands. The area is part of the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
About Petaluma Marsh
Petaluma Marsh wildlife area is comprised of nearly 5,000 acres of tidal salt marsh, mudflats, coastal oak woodlands, and coastal scrub habitats. It is the largest salt marsh in San Pablo Bay. The upland habitat in the area supports deer, raccoons, jackrabbits, foxes and more. Wetland bird species include willits, curlews, dowitchers, night herons, and black-bellied plovers. Migratory bird species use the area most heavily during the fall and winter months, but many can be found year round.
Snowy Egret hunting in San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Martin.oconnor
In 2003, Redwood converted 180 acres of its site to wetlands. Redwood and the Marin Audubon Society worked together to transfer ownership of the acreage and to open an old dike to allow the area to return to wetland status. This area is now home to shorebirds and water fowl. Learn more about Redwood’s history >>
