California
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Martinez household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Central San Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Free for residents of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San) service area, with no appointment needed. That covers Alamo, Blackhawk, Clayton, Concord, Clyde, Danville, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon, Walnut Creek and other unincorporated Central County areas. Small businesses and other organizations that qualify as Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators must book an appointment and pay a small fee.
Hours
- Residents (no appointment): Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Reuse Room: Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Small businesses: Monday-Saturday, by appointment only
- Recycled Water Fill Station: Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household hazardous waste, Central San residents | No charge |
| Small business (CESQG) hazardous waste | Small fee; appointment required |
Hazardous waste
Limit: 15 gallons or 125 pounds of hazardous waste per visit, in containers no larger than five gallons. Pack the waste in your trunk, hatchback or truck bed and stay in your vehicle; staff unload it for you. For pharmaceuticals, Central San points residents to drop-off locations at medtakebackcalifornia.org.
Holiday closures
Closed on these remaining 2026 holidays: Veterans Day (Nov. 11), Thanksgiving (Nov. 26), a District Holiday (Nov. 27), and December 24, 2026 through January 1, 2027. The facility may also close when wildfire smoke pushes the air quality index above healthy levels.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Central San lists accepted items on its "What's Acceptable?" page and has guidance for sharps and smoke detectors. Its RE:Source online guide covers other items and closer drop-off options.
- Central San offices and the permit counter are at 5019 Imhoff Place, (925) 228-9500.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.