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WM’s Northern California/Nevada facilities are the birthplace of some of our most innovative technological solutions to the world’s sustainability challenges. From landfill gas-to-renewable energy plants that not only power our fleet of garbage trucks, but nearby communities as well, to large-scale local organics composting, certified wildlife conservation sites, and more, learn how WM’s innovations drive change.

Redwood in the Community

In 2008, the Redwood Landfill and Recycling Center celebrated its 50th Anniversary. For more than...

About Redwood Landfill and its History

Serving Marin County Since 1958 All of us at the Redwood Landfill and Recycling Center are...

A Sustainable Resource for Marin County

Redwood’s clean energy and recycling initiatives are designed to help the County achieve its goal...

Redwood’s Homegrown Compost

Nearly 90 percent of Marin’s organics (food scraps and yard trimmings) come to Redwood Landfill’s...

Environmental Stewardship at Redwood

Redwood Landfill and Recycling Center's top priority is to practice environmental stewardship. In...

Green Energy at Redwood

At the Redwood Landfill, yesterday’s trash is today’s electricity, thanks to a renewable energy...

Redwood Landfill Composting Guide

Redwood Landfill is the largest composting facility in Marin County. Its Homegrown Compost is…

Redwood Landfill Recycling Guide

Recycling and reuse are a few of the ways WM reduces the amount of waste that ends up in our...

Inside Reno’s Eco Center Material Recovery Facility

Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after the truck picks it up from the curb at your house? WM’s Kendra Kostelecky treated the This Is Reno crew to an exclusive inside look at WM’s Eco Center Material Recovery Recycling facility.

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WM Invests US$825 Million Toward 100% RNG-Fueled Natural Gas Fleet

via ESG Review, read whole article here WM's Renewable Energy Investments Expected To Power More Than 1 Million Homes By 2026, Anticipated To Increase WM's RNG Production By 600% WM, formerly known as Waste Management, made the long-anticipated announcement that the...

WM Director Wins Innovation Award

Shawn Tackitt, WM field director of recycling operations, was named the 2022 Innovator of the Year by MSW Management Magazine for his work leading the design and construction of two state-of-the-art facilities at the Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex in...

San Leandro Recycling Facility Recognized as Leading Innovator

The Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex in San Leandro was named San Leandro’s Innovation and Technology Leader by the Chamber of Commerce during an awards ceremony.The complex is home to North America’s first Organics Material Resource Recovery Facility (OMRF),...

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Facility Highlights

Redwood in the Community

About Redwood Landfill and its History

A Sustainable Resource for Marin County

Redwood’s Homegrown Compost

Environmental Stewardship at Redwood

Green Energy at Redwood

Redwood Landfill Composting Guide

Redwood Landfill Recycling Guide

Inside Reno’s Eco Center Material Recovery Facility

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WM Invests US$825 Million Toward 100% RNG-Fueled Natural Gas Fleet

WM Director Wins Innovation Award

San Leandro Recycling Facility Recognized as Leading Innovator

WM NCN In The Community We’re passionate about positively impacting the communities we serve. Find and connect with WM in your neighborhood at one of our sustainability workshops, community clean up events, educational tours, and more.

WM operates facilities throughout Northern California and Nevada to meet the needs of the communities and businesses we serve. Browse what WM offers near you.

More Than Just Waste Management We are responsible stewards of the environment and sustainability champions. From garbage trucks powered by renewable energy to organics composting, wildlife conservation sites, and more.

Be A Sustainability Champion We all work together to build a better future for tomorrow. By making a personal commitment to sustainability and helping to pass that knowledge onto others, you can make an impact that really matters in your community.

WM Northern California / Nevada WM has been serving the Northern California/Nevada area for more than 50 years. We do more than just manage waste – we help people, organizations, and cities achieve their sustainability goals.

Facility Highlights

Browse More Content

WM NCN In The Community

We’re passionate about positively impacting the communities we serve. Find and connect with WM in your neighborhood at one of our sustainability workshops, community clean up events, educational tours, and more.

More Than Just Waste Management

We are responsible stewards of the environment and sustainability champions. From garbage trucks powered by renewable energy to organics composting, wildlife conservation sites, and more.

Be A Sustainability Champion

We all work together to build a better future for tomorrow. By making a personal commitment to sustainability and helping to pass that knowledge onto others, you can make an impact that really matters in your community.

WM Northern California / Nevada

WM has been serving the Northern California/Nevada area for more than 50 years. We do more than just manage waste – we help people, organizations, and cities achieve their sustainability goals.