SIMS RECYCLING SOLUTIONS (HAYWARD) - Recycling Plant in Hayward, California

SIMS RECYCLING SOLUTIONS (HAYWARD) is a recycling plant located at 23270 EICHLER ST in Hayward, California, within Alameda County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562920, which covers materials recovery facilities. As part of the Sims Recycling Solutions network, it processes recyclable materials from municipal and commercial sources in the San Francisco Bay Area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including RCRA Subtitle D for solid waste management and state-level California regulations such as CalRecycle's standards for recycling and diversion. Typical recycling plants in this region handle mixed recyclables, metals, plastics, and paper, with sorting and baling technologies. The plant's scale is consistent with a medium-sized materials recovery facility serving a metropolitan area. Environmentally, the plant contributes to waste diversion and resource conservation by processing recyclables that would otherwise go to landfills. Its location in an industrial area of Hayward minimizes community proximity issues, though traffic from collection vehicles is a consideration. The facility supports California's ambitious recycling and circular economy goals, including the state's 75% recycling target.

The recycling plant operates in a region with strong environmental regulations, including California's strict landfill diversion mandates and the US EPA's RCRA Subtitle D. Local environmental concerns include managing stormwater runoff from the site, controlling dust and noise from processing operations, and ensuring proper handling of hazardous materials in e-waste streams. The facility's proximity to San Francisco Bay also necessitates careful leachate and spill management to protect water quality.