California
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Richmond household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for West Contra Costa County Household Hazardous Waste 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 El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, San Pablo and unincorporated West County (Crockett, El Sobrante, Port Costa, Rodeo and Tormey). Kensington residents may also use it, but RecycleMore says they should first get a permit by calling Bay View Refuse & Recycling at (510) 237-4614. Proof of residency is required. Some very small businesses can drop off for a fee.
Hours
- Wednesday through Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed 12-12:30 p.m. for lunch)
- Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
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, eligible residents | Free |
| Per-vehicle limit (state rule) | 15 gallons of liquid or 125 pounds per vehicle, per visit |
| Container limit | 5 gallons per container; the City of Richmond also says 50 pounds or less per item |
| Very small businesses (VSQG program) | Fee based on cost of materials disposed; under 27 gallons or 222 pounds of hazardous waste per month |
| Approved sharps containers | No cost; call (888) 412-9277 and one is mailed to you |
Hazardous waste
Examples the City of Richmond lists: old fuel, motor oil and oil filters; automotive, household and rechargeable batteries; fluorescent bulbs and tubes; mercury thermometers and thermostats; household cleaners, aerosols and sprays; pesticides, garden and pool chemicals; paints, stains and solvents; electronics such as TVs, computers and LED bulbs; and prescription and over-the-counter medicines (no controlled substances). Sharps must be in an approved sharps container. Not accepted: controlled substances, radioactive materials, explosives, firearms, medical waste, and pressurized gas cylinders over 5 gallons (RecycleMore specifies thick-walled cylinders over 5 gallons).
Holiday closures
Neither RecycleMore nor the City of Richmond lists holiday closures on the pages checked. Call (888) 412-9277 before a holiday trip.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Stay in your vehicle at the facility. Leave labels on, do not mix materials, tighten lids, bag leaking containers, and pack items in a sturdy box or tub with absorbent material in the trunk or rear of the vehicle. Show ID for residency.
- You can drop off as often as you need to, per the City of Richmond. Pickup service is available for seniors 60 and older and residents with disabilities; call (888) 412-9277 for an appointment and eligibility.
- On Tuesdays, RecycleMore residents can use the El Cerrito Recycling Center, 7501 Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed 12-12:30 p.m.), for household hazardous waste instead.
- East County residents use the Delta facility in Pittsburg and Central County residents use Central San in Martinez; see our separate pages.
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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.