Certified Blue Recycling Inc - Recycling Plant in San Leandro, California

Certified Blue Recycling Inc is a recycling plant located at 2075 Williams St, San Leandro, California, within Alameda County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's solid waste management infrastructure by processing recyclable materials. As a recycling plant, it contributes to diverting waste from landfills, aligning with California's ambitious waste reduction and recycling goals. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for solid waste management, and California's stringent state regulations, such as AB 341 and AB 1826, which mandate recycling and organic waste diversion. Recycling plants like this one typically handle materials such as paper, plastics, metals, and glass, sorting and processing them for reuse in manufacturing. The NAICS codes 484121 (Used Household and Office Goods Moving) and 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities) indicate the facility's involvement in both collection and recovery operations. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the plant serves a densely populated urban region with high waste generation. Its operations support local sustainability initiatives and help reduce the environmental impact of waste disposal. By processing recyclables, the facility conserves natural resources and reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with virgin material production, contributing to California's circular economy goals.

The San Leandro area, part of the San Francisco Bay Area, has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and dry summers. The region faces challenges related to groundwater protection and methane emissions from landfills, making recycling plants critical for waste diversion. Certified Blue Recycling Inc helps reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills, thereby mitigating leachate generation and methane leakage. Its location in an urban industrial area requires careful management of traffic and noise to minimize community impacts.