Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Contra Costa TS and Recovery

Contra Costa TS and Recovery is a transfer station in Martinez, CA, in Contra Costa County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Contra Costa County has 22 sites in our directory, including this one.

Address	951 Waterbird Way, Martinez, CA 94553 Directions
County	Contra Costa County, CA
Phone	(925) 313-8987
Website	republicservices.com
Hours	Mon-Sun: 7 am to 5 pm Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
Fees	Loose garbage / non-compacted $37.50 per yard Compacted/bulk $126.00 per ton C&D $37.00 per yard / $142.50 per ton Clean wood/green waste $37.00 per yard / $126.00 per ton Box springs/mattresses $41.50 each Microwaves $38.50 each Washers & stoves $49.50 each Non-Freon appliances $45.50 each Freon appliances $65.00 each TVs/CRT monitors $54.00 each Tire under 19 in, no rim $18.00 each Tire under 19 in, with rim $29.00 each Tarp fee $42.00 Gate rates effective July 1, 2023 (Sept 2023 rate sheet); one unit minimum; fuel recovery fee and other fees may apply
Access	Public facility (residency rules may apply)
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses
Load cover	Loads must be covered or tied down
Payment	cash, card, check
Operator	Republic Services

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: republicservices.com. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Contra Costa County

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

Before you go

Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.

Other transfer stations nearby

Recycling Center & Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

1300 Loveridge Rd, Pittsburg · 12 mi · (925) 473-0180

Hours: Mon-Sun: 7 am to 6 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushTires
Recology Vallejo Transfer station

2021 Broadway St, Vallejo · 13 mi · (707) 552-3110
El Cerrito Recycling Center Transfer station

7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito · 13 mi · (510) 215-4300

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
Berkeley Solid Waste Management Center and Transfer Station Transfer station Verified

1201 Second St, Berkeley · 15 mi · (510) 981-7270

Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm Refuse minimum load (330 lb or less): $38.50 + $3.50 environmental compliance fee

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Central Processing Facility Transfer station Verified

101 Pittsburg Ave, Richmond · 16 mi · (888) 412-9277

Hours: Wed-Sat: 9 am to 4 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

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

4797 Imhoff Pl, Martinez · 3.5 mi · (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 · 12 mi · (925) 756-1990

Hours: Thu-Sat: 9 am to 4 pm

Household hazardous wasteElectronics

More in Contra Costa County

All 22 drop-off sites in Contra Costa County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California

Frequently asked questions

Where is Contra Costa TS and Recovery?

951 Waterbird Way, Martinez, CA 94553.

What can I drop off at Contra Costa TS and Recovery?

Contra Costa TS and Recovery is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses.

Is Contra Costa TS and Recovery open to the public?

As far as we know: public facility (residency rules may apply).

How much does it cost to dump at Contra Costa TS and Recovery?

Loose garbage / non-compacted: $37.50 per yard; Compacted/bulk: $126.00 per ton; C&D: $37.00 per yard / $142.50 per ton; Clean wood/green waste: $37.00 per yard / $126.00 per ton. Gate rates effective July 1, 2023 (Sept 2023 rate sheet); one unit minimum; fuel recovery fee and other fees may apply. Source checked October 2026.

When is Contra Costa TS and Recovery open?

Mon-Sun: 7 am to 5 pm. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.

What other transfer stations are near Contra Costa TS and Recovery?

Recycling Center & Transfer Station in Pittsburg (12 mi), Recology Vallejo in Vallejo (13 mi) and El Cerrito Recycling Center in El Cerrito (13 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Martinez?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Central San Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility, about 3.5 miles away.

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