Concord Recycling Center

Concord residents (Contra Costa County) have access to high-quality recycling center hubs, including a dedicated municipal recycling center and a regional hazardous waste facility.

1. Top Buyback & Redemption Centers

If you are looking for cash for CRV (California Refund Value) containers or want to recycle scrap metal, these are the primary local options:

Concord Recycling Center 1320 Galaxy Way Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 4 PM; Sat: 8 AM – 2 PM  (925) 689-3900

Sun's Recycling Center  124 Medburn St #B1  Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 4 PM; Sat: 8 AM – 2 PM  (925) 246-7990

Concord Recycling Center: A family-friendly center that buys CRV glass, plastic, and aluminum, as well as scrap metals (copper, brass, etc.).

Sun’s Recycling: Known for taking e-waste (CPUs, laptops) and scrap cables in addition to standard recyclables.

2. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Concord residents are served by a regional facility that handles items illegal to put in the trash (paint, chemicals, batteries).

Central Contra Costa HHW Facility

• Location: 4797 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA 94553

• Hours: Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

• Cost: FREE for residents of Concord.

• Accepted Items: Paint, pesticides, motor oil, bleach, pool chemicals, and batteries.

• Limit: 15 gallons or 125 lbs per trip.

3. E-Waste (Electronics)

While the buyback centers above take some electronics, specialized centers offer more comprehensive services:

• Concord Recycling Center (Galaxy Way): Offers free drop-offs for many electronic items.

• Staples & Best Buy: Located in Concord, these retailers accept most office tech, cables, and small appliances for recycling.5

4. Curbside Service (Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery)

For standard residential pickup, Concord uses Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR).

• Blue Cart (Recycling): Place items loose (not bagged). Accepts clean paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass jars, and plastic containers #1–#7.

• Green Cart (Organics): Per state law SB 1383, you must now place all food scraps (meat, dairy, produce) into the green cart with yard waste.

• Bulky Item Pickup: Concord residents are eligible for two free bulky item pickups per year.6 You must call (925) 682-9113 at least one week in advance to schedule.

Concord Recycling Center

Recycling center  1320 Galaxy Way

(925) 689-3900

http://concordrecyclingcenter.com/

Sun's Recycling Center

Recycling center 124 Medburn St

(925) 246-7990

http://www.sunsrecycling.com/