New Carpet Recycling Site Opens in Vacaville
Vacaville homeowners can now drop off old carpet for recycling at Harry's Carpets to divert waste from landfills.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Home Cleaning
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Harry's Carpets opened a public carpet recycling drop-off site in Vacaville in October 2026. This location provides residents with a new way to divert materials from landfills before mandatory recycling laws take effect in 2029.
Why it matters
The initiative helps address the 300 million pounds of carpet discarded in California landfills annually. As the state moves toward a 2029 mandate for universal carpet recycling, local drop-off options are becoming increasingly important for household waste management.
The Vacaville facility features a 40-yard-long dumpster for collecting carpets, joining a network of 180 drop-off sites across California. These sites operate under the state program that achieved a 37% recycling rate last year, significantly higher than the 5% U.S. national average.
The players
Harry's Carpets
A local business that has operated in Vacaville for 13 years and now hosts a public carpet recycling drop-off point.
Carpet America Recovery Effort
A non-profit organization that facilitates the national carpet stewardship efforts and manages the logistics of transporting recycled materials.
Governor Gavin Newsom
The Governor of California who signed the legislation requiring full carpet recycling across the state by 2029.
CalRecycle
The California state agency responsible for overseeing the implementation of recycling mandates and managing the statewide stewardship program.
The details
The site functions as a collection point where discarded carpeting is placed into a 40-yard-long dumpster container. Once filled, the Carpet America Recovery Effort transports these materials to specialized processing facilities. At these plants, the carpet components are separated and transformed into plastic pellets that can be used in new manufacturing processes.
Timeline
The recycling program was created by CalRecycle in 2010.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Carpet Recycling Bill AB 904 in September 2026.
The Vacaville recycling site officially opened in October 2026.
Mandatory carpet recycling begins statewide in 2029.
The site accepts materials Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Home Front
The opening of the Vacaville site aligns with the regulatory requirements established by Carpet Recycling Bill AB 904. This marks a shift in how household renovation waste is managed as the state prepares for full-scale mandatory recycling by 2029.
If you are planning a flooring renovation, check if your old carpet qualifies for drop-off at the Vacaville site to avoid sending materials to the landfill. Remember to confirm the site's operating hours of Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., before arriving with your materials.
The takeaway
Diverting carpet from the landfill is a key way to prepare for upcoming state recycling mandates. When starting a home improvement project, research your local disposal options early to see if your flooring materials can be recycled rather than discarded.
What happens next
California residents should prepare for the transition to mandatory carpet recycling which will be fully enforced starting in 2029.
Further reading
For tips on managing renovation waste, visit the Home Cleaning section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Santa Rosa Press Democrat.
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