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West County HHW Collection Facility - Richmond - 101 Pittsburg Ave.

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West County HHW Collection Facility

101 Pittsburg Ave., Richmond, California 94801
(888) 412-9277
Hours:

Wednesday-Saturday 9am-4pm (closed 12-12:30pm)

Accepts the materials listed below at no charge from residents of West County only (Crockett, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Hercules, Kensington, Montalvin Manor, North Richmond, Pinole, Port Costa, Richmond, Rodeo San Pablo, Tara Hills, Tormey and other unincorporated areas in West County). Proof of residency required, a driver's license is preferred, but will accept garbage or utility bill. Transportation Limits for Residents - 15 gallons or 125 pounds, Small Businesses - 27 gallons or 220 pounds. No containers larger than 5 gallons. Please call or visit their website for additional details on transportation limits and delivery requirements.

West County businesses generating less than 27 gallons or 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month may participate in the Very Small Quantity Generator Program (VSQG) at the West Contra Costa Permanent HHW Facility located in Richmond. Fees apply. Fill out this form. Click here to learn additional information on requirements for program use, or call 1-888-412-9277.

See website for details for residents & businesses.

Item Notes Method Destination
Aerosol Can - Non-empty
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Antifreeze
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Batteries - Automotive or Boat
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Batteries - Automotive or Boat
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Batteries - Household - Rechargeable (up to 5 lbs)
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Batteries - Household - Single-Use
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Cameras & Camcorders - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Cell Phones - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Christmas Lights - Non-working Only accepts LED lights. Incandescent lights go in the trash.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Computer Accessories - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Computer Monitors - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Computers - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Cooking Oil/Grease/Fats
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Copy Machines - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Electronics - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Exit Signs -Tritium Accepted through the CESQ or the VSQG program for business waste. Go to their website for details.
  • Safe Disposal
Fire Extinguishers
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Flares - Road
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Fuel Gasoline & diesel fuels; automotive fuel filters accepted.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Gaming Systems & Accessories - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Greeting Cards - Musical/Electronic Piece
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Hazardous Materials & Wastes
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Helium Tanks - Non-empty Pressurized gas cylinders 5 gallons and under only.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Household Cleaners
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Ink Cartridges
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Inks
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Lacquers/Stains/Varnishes
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Light Bulbs - CFLs
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Light Bulbs - Fluorescent Tubes
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Light Bulbs - LED
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Mattresses & Box Springs Republic Services has teamed up with the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress Program to allow eligible residents to drop-off old unwanted mattresses, box springs or futons at no additional charge. Limit is 3 items per month. Access their schedule, list of eligible communities, guidelines, and items that are not accepted by going to: https://recyclemore.com/guide/mattresses-box-springs/
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Medications No controlled substances.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Mercury Thermometers
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Mercury Thermostats
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Mercury-Containing Items
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Microwave - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Motor Oil
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Nail polish - Non-empty
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Needles & Syringes Accepted in approved sharps collection containers.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Oil Filters
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Paint - Interior & Exterior - Used/Wet
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Personal Care & Beauty Products - Used
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Printers/Faxes - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Propane Cylinders - 1 lb - Empty Single-use
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Propane Cylinders - 1 lb - Refillable
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Television - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Toner Cartridges
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Toys & Games - With Electronics - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
VCRs/CD/DVD Players - Non-working
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
Video Projectors - Non-working Accepts video projectors with circuit boards. All others go in the trash.
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Recycle
X-Ray Film
  • Free Drop-off
  • Drop-off for a Fee
  • Safe Disposal
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