West Contra Costa County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
101 Pittsburg Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Mattresses
AcceptedFree (documented)- Limit: Three per month.
Box springs
AcceptedFree (documented)- Limit: Three per month.
Batteries
AcceptedFree (documented)- Limit: 15 gallons or 125 lbs per vehicle per visit.
Paint
AcceptedFree (documented)- Limit: 15 gallons or 125 lbs per vehicle per visit.
Other electronics
AcceptedFree (documented)Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Residential | Richmond, CA (opens in new tab) · City of Richmond
- West Contra Costa County HHW Collection Facility drop-off: 101 Pittsburg Ave, Richmond, CA 94801, Wed–Sat 9 am–4 pm (closed noon–12:30). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents of Richmond and nearby West County cities may bring three mattresses a month at no cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The free drop-off covers mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Richmond residents can dispose of HHW for free at the West County facility or El Cerrito Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hazardous waste includes paint, pesticides, batteries, electronics and fluorescent bulbs. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Each visit is limited to 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle. Checked October 26, 2026.
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