Welcome to Tri-CED Community Recycling
Tri-City Economic Development Corporation, also known as Tri-CED Community Recycling, operates on 4.5 acres in Union City, California. Tri-CED is California’s largest non-profit recycling operation and was incorporated in January 1980. The primary mission of Tri-CED is to employ low-income youth and adults in the recycling industry and to share residual proceeds with other non-profit organizations and preserve the environment through recycling activities.
Tri-CED operates 18 residential route trucks per day in the City of Hayward and Union City. The Buy Back Recycling Center operates five days a week and is a certified California Redemption Center.
Tri-CED is governed by a community board of directors made up of local people. The corporation has initiated several community benefit initiatives including the Masonic Homes of Union City, Math Science Nucleus and Niles Historical Nursery project called “Habitat Restoration” and the creation of the “Veterans Memorial Park” in Union City. Tri-CED will also be a partner in the establishment of the Alameda County Deputy Sheriff’s Activities League (DSAL) project of a 5 acre farm to be located on the property of Masonic Homes along Mission Boulevard.
In Memoriam: Richard Valle
February 8, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our President/CEO, Richard Valle. There are no words that can adequately describe the tremendous loss and grief that fell upon the Tri-CED family. We are heartbroken and devastated at the loss of our leader, mentor, and friend. Richard was the embodiment of our organization’s mission to support and lift up at-promise youth, to promote recyclability and sustainability, and to support and engage our local communities. Richard’s compassion and commitment to his family, his staff, and his community were unparalleled.
Rest easy, Richard. We will carry on your work for the community.
Tri-CED Community Recycling
Reduce | Reuse | Recycle
Buy Back Recycle Center Hours
Tuesday – Saturday
9:00am-4:30pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays
Lack of funding from the State and lower material values have caused many redemption centers to close. Due to the recent closure of surrounding recycling centers, we are one of the few remaining redemption centers in the area.
We apologize for the long line and wait. Thank you for your patience. We are doing all we can to stay OPEN.
2024 Holiday Schedule
There will be NO curbside recycling or yard waste pick up on the following days:
- January 1 – New Years Day
- November 28 – Thanksgiving Day
- December 25 – Christmas Day
If your pick up day falls on or after the Holiday, your service will be delayed by one day.
Rural, Low-Income Californians Need Recycling Centers
Announcements
2024 Recycling Poster Contest: February 26th—March 13th
Theme: Rethink Before You Toss!
Are you a sustainability superhero? Inspire others to rethink before they purchase or toss items by showcasing how you reuse, recycle, rot (compost), repair, repurpose, or take other creative actions to reduce or prevent waste from being generated in the first place!
General Contest Information:
- Students in grades K-12 who live or attend school in Union City may enter the contest.
- One entry per student will be accepted.
- Contest begins Monday, February 26 @ 9am
- Contest ends Wednesday, March 13 @ 5pm
Categories:
The categories for submissions are as follows:
- Kindergarten—Grade 2
- Grades 3—Grade 5
- Grades 6—Grade 8
- Grades 9—Grade 12
How to Submit:
Entries with completed entry forms may be delivered to the following locations:
- City Hall: 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd.
- Holly Community Center: 31600 Alvarado Blvd.
- Kennedy Community Center: 1333 Decoto Rd.
Prizes:
The winner of each category listed above will win:
- 1st Place: $50
- 2nd Place: $30
- 3rd Place: $15
Judging:
Winners will be selected based on their creativity, imagination, and ability to inspire others to Rethink Before You Toss! Winning entries will be announced and may be featured in the City Community and Recreation Services Activity Guide, on the city website, and displayed in the community.
This Recycling Poster Contest is sponsored by:
$1.1 Million in Grant Funding Available for Waste Prevention
StopWaste is offering grants of $1.1 million in funding for projects in six categories. The focus is on innovative approaches to preventing waste in Alameda County and supporting local communities.
Visit StopWaste.org/grants for more details. For any inquiries and grant application support, contact swgrants@stopwaste.org.
The application deadline is March 14, 2024.
Did You Know?
SB 1383
A new California State law, SB 1383, aims to keep food and other compostable materials (“organics”) out of landfills to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change.
Learn More About SB 1383Recycling Hotline
StopWaste.org has a Recycling Hotline? StopWaste is a public agency that helps Alameda County residents recycle properly and waste less. Call the hotline at:
(577) 786-7927Not Sure Where to Recycle?
Find out where to recycle any item based on your location. Visit the guide for Reuse, Repair, Recycling, and Safe Disposal for Alameda County and more.
resource.stopwaste.org