Dumps & landfills in Contra Costa County, CA

Contra Costa County has 22 drop-off sites in our directory, among them 2 landfills, 7 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 4 hazardous waste drop-offs. Most people here live in or around Concord. For 5 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.

Landfills (2)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (7)Household hazardous waste (3)Yard waste & compost (2)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (8)

County rules

Unincorporated Contra Costa (Republic Services residential customers): two free bulky-item curbside pickups per year (appliances, furniture/mattresses, tires), schedule at 925-685-4711; two free on-call cleanups per year for landfill material, up to 2 cubic yards. Source
Contra Costa Health does not operate HHW sites; HHW goes to district facilities (Central San in Martinez, Delta Diablo in Pittsburg, Richmond facility) by service area. Source

Landfills in Contra Costa County

Acme Landfill Landfill

950 Waterbird Way, Martinez · (925) 228-7099
Keller Canyon LF Landfill

901 Bailey Road, Pittsburg

Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Contra Costa County

Central Processing Facility Transfer station Verified

101 Pittsburg Ave, Richmond · (888) 412-9277

Hours: Wed-Sat: 9 am to 4 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Contra Costa TS and Recovery Transfer station Verified

951 Waterbird Way, Martinez · (925) 313-8987

Hours: Mon-Sun: 7 am to 5 pm Loose garbage / non-compacted: $37.50 per yard

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronics
Recycling Center & Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

1300 Loveridge Rd, Pittsburg · (925) 473-0180

Hours: Mon-Sun: 7 am to 6 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTires
Brentwood Transfer Station Transfer station

2301 Elkins Way, Brentwood

Hours: Mon to Sat 8 am to 5 pm
Byron Crushing & Grinding Services, INC. Transfer station

5595 Byron Hot Springs Rd, Byron
Dutra Materials: Richmond Plant Recycling center

Richmond · (510) 970-7710
El Cerrito Recycling Center Transfer station

7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito · (510) 215-4300

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal

Household hazardous waste in Contra Costa County

Central San Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

4797 Imhoff Pl, Martinez · (925) 228-9500

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 2 pm

Household hazardous wasteElectronics
Delta Diablo Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

2550 Pittsburg-Antioch Hwy, Pittsburg · (925) 756-1990

Hours: Thu-Sat: 9 am to 4 pm

Household hazardous wasteElectronics
Veolia Es Technical Solutions LLC - Richmond Hazardous waste drop-off

1125 Hensley St, Richmond · (626) 334-5157

Yard waste & compost in Contra Costa County

Oliveira Enterprises INC Compost & yard waste site

8005 Bruns Rd, Byron · (209) 835-9382
Wccslf Organic Materials Processing Compost & yard waste site

1 Parr Blvd, Richmond · (510) 262-1660

Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushTires

Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Contra Costa County

Antioch Recycling Center Scrap metal yard

1305 Sunset Dr, Antioch · (925) 757-0765
Concord / Pleasant Hill Recycling Center Scrap metal yard

1320 Galaxy Way, Concord · (925) 689-3900

Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am to 4 pm …
Delta Scrap & Salvage Scrap metal yard

1371 Main St, Oakley · (925) 754-1474
National Blending Company LLC Tire recycler

3650 MT Diablo Blvd, Lafayette · (925) 383-4116
Pinole - Rodeo Auto Wreckers Scrap metal yard

700 Parker Ave, Rodeo · (510) 758-2095
Rapid Recycle Scrap metal yard

5292 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco · (925) 671-8008
Sims Metal - Richmond Scrap metal yard

600 S 4th St, Richmond · (510) 412-5300
The Tred Shed Tire recycler

50 Bliss Ave, Pittsburg · (925) 432-3422

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I dump trash in Contra Costa County?

Central Processing Facility (Richmond), Contra Costa TS and Recovery (Martinez), Recycling Center & Transfer Station (Pittsburg) and Acme Landfill (Martinez) and 5 more take household trash or bulky items.

How many landfills are in Contra Costa County?

We list 2 active landfills in Contra Costa County: Acme Landfill and Keller Canyon LF.

Where do I take paint and chemicals in Contra Costa County?

Household hazardous waste goes to Central Processing Facility, Central San Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility and Delta Diablo Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

How much does the dump cost in Contra Costa County?

Contra Costa TS and Recovery: loose garbage / non-compacted $37.50 per yard. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.

Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Contra Costa County?

Central San Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility and Delta Diablo Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility are for residents only. Proof needed: Valid photo ID showing address within service area.

Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Contra Costa County?

See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Contra Costa County below.

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