Refuse Removal and Recycling

The City of Sebastopol contracts with Redwood Empire Disposal, Inc. for solid waste, recyclable and compostable materials collections as well as street sweeping services.  The current contract was approved on December 5, 2008 and will end at midnight on December 31, 2023.

The City is also a member of the Sonoma County Waste Management Agency.  The agency, comprised of the nine incorporated cities in Sonoma County as well as the County of Sonoma is responsible for the development, operation and management of the county's recycling programs. 

An additional effort the City is participating in is the Sonoma County/City Solid Waste Advisory Group (SWAG).  This effort is focused on developing long term strategies for addressing Sonoma County's waste management needs.