City of Berkeley Solid Waste & Recycling Transfer Station

The City of Berkeley proposes to rebuild and modernize its existing 7.45 AC recycling and transfer station facility that is currently in development. The goal of the first phase is to prepare a feasibility study and develop two concept design approaches for financial feasibility that will lead to the next step of a CEQA review prior to final design and construction.

The proposed improvements will total over 90,000 SF and include a larger public buyback and drop-off center, new MRF building with a modern dual-stream processing system, larger fully enclosed transfer station, and vehicle maintenance facility. The proposed public buyback and drop-off center is designed as a community amenity that will embody the City’s commitment to zero waste and sustainability goals. Other features will include an education center, public meeting space, operational  viewing galleries, and spaces for local artisans. The site improvements will include a recycled art garden, urban streetscape elements and public access via a creek walk to the Codornices Creek ecosystem improvements. Sustainability design elements and use of renewable energy are central to the design of this facility. They include rainwater harvesting, extensive daylighting, photovoltaics and BIP (building integrated photovoltaics) as well as wind turbines will be featured.

Note: JRMA is the lead firm on this project, together with the Zero Waste Collaborative, a partnership of solid waste professionals.