Hazardous Waste
Households and small businesses can no longer dispose of universal toxic wastes into the trash.
Items include household batteries, compact fluorescent tubes, fluorescent bulbs and other mercury-containing lamps, mercury thermostats and the following electronic devices, TVs, computer monitors, CPUs and peripherals, radios and CD players, VCRs and DVD players, cell phones, cordless phones, telephone answering machines and microwaves.
Where: WCC Household Hazardous Waste Facility
101 Pittsburg Avenue
Richmond, CA 94801
When: Thu/Fri and 1st Sat of month
9am-4pm (Closed: 12-12:30pm)
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The Facility accepts these items for FREE from residents and for a small fee for small businesses. Limit 5 large electronic items per visit. Call (888) 412-9277 or visit www.recyclemore.com for more information. There is no charge to residents for this service. Small businesses are charged a fee depending on waste.
Free Household Hazarous Waste (HHW) pick-up services are available for residents at least 60 years old and for persons with disabilities that reside in West Contra Costa County. If you qualify, a Mobile HHW Collection Vehicle will visit your home to pick-up your HHW. Call (888) 412-9277 for an appointment and program details. |
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