El Cerrito Recycling Center
Transfer station in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am to 4 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am to 4:45 pm |
| Sunday | Not listed |
"Not listed" means the source gives no hours for that day. It usually means closed; call to be sure.
Source: elcerrito.govchecked
Exact wording from the source
Mondays - Fridays: 8:30am to 4pm Saturdays: 9:00am to 4:45pm Sundays and Major Holidays: CLOSED
Fees
| Item | Price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceuticals (outside RecycleMore service area) | $4.40 | per drop-off |
| Sharps (outside RecycleMore service area) | $4.40 | per drop-off |
| Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs) and LED Bulbs (outside RecycleMore service area) | $4.40 | per bulb |
| Fluorescent Tubes (outside RecycleMore service area) | $0.75 | per linear foot |
| Large Quantity of Cardboard, Paper, Books, Magazines, Newspaper, Metals, and Electronics (outside RecycleMore service area) | $20.00 | per cubic yard |
Source: elcerrito.govchecked
Exact wording from the source
Pharmaceuticals: $4.40 per drop-off
Accepted and refused items
What it takes
- conventional recyclables
- hard-to-recycle items
- reusable items (Exchange Zone)
- household hazardous waste (residential)
Source: elcerrito.govchecked
Exact wording from the source
The City's Drop-Off Recycling Center accepts a wide variety of recyclables including some hard-to-recycle items.
Who can use it and how to pay
Public access
Open to the public.
Source: elcerrito.govchecked
Exact wording from the source
provides El Cerrito and area residents and businesses a place to:
Residency and ID
No cost for HHW and listed fee items for residents in the RecycleMore service area; proof of residency required; HHW service is residential only
Source: elcerrito.govchecked
Exact wording from the source
Proof of residency required. Service is for residential HHW only; businesses should contact the West Contra Costa HHW Hotline at (888) 412-9277.
About this site
El Cerrito Recycling Center is a transfer station in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County. The state register names City of El Cerrito as the operator. This page brings together its hours, fees, accepted items, residency and ID rules and phone number, taken from elcerrito.gov. We read that page on .
The posted week has it open 6 days: Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 4 pm and Sat 9 am to 4:45 pm. It opens on Saturday but not Sunday. The earliest listed opening is 8:30 am and the latest listed closing time is 4:45 pm, about 45 hours of access a week.
Of the 4 other Contra Costa County sites on our list, 3 have a plain weekly schedule; 2 of those open on Saturday and 1 on Sunday.
The nearest site on our list with Sunday hours is Recycling Center & Transfer Station in Pittsburg, about 25 miles away (7 am to 6 pm).
The source lists 4 accepted items, including conventional recyclables, hard-to-recycle items, reusable items (Exchange Zone) and household hazardous waste (residential). In broad terms that covers household hazardous waste and recyclables. Among the county sites on our list, only this one mentions household hazardous waste. For appliances, Acme Landfill and Brentwood Solid Waste Transfer Station list it as accepted. For construction and demolition debris, Acme Landfill and WCCSLF Organic Materials Processing list it as accepted. For electronics, Brentwood Solid Waste Transfer Station lists it as accepted.
The fee list we found has 5 lines. Listed as free: Fluorescent Tubes (outside RecycleMore service area).
The source says members of the public can use it. The residency or ID rule reads: No cost for HHW and listed fee items for residents in the RecycleMore service area; proof of residency required; HHW service is residential only
Address and phone
7501 Schmidt LaneEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Phone: 510-215-4350
Source: elcerrito.govchecked
Exact wording from the source
Phone: 510-215-4350
Map position comes from the California solid waste facility register. Map tiles and data from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nearby alternatives
The 3 closest other sites on our list, by straight-line distance:
- WCCSLF Organic Materials Processing 5.6 mi
Transfer station in Richmond, Contra Costa County. Hours vary; see its page. Takes construction and demolition debris, recyclables, scrap metal and wood. Phone (510) 262-7100.
- Recycle Central at Pier 96 12.9 mi
Transfer station in San Francisco, San Francisco County. Open Mon to Fri. Takes recyclables. Phone 415.621.6200.
- Acme Landfill 13.6 mi
Landfill in Martinez, Contra Costa County. Open Mon to Fri. Takes appliances, construction and demolition debris, household trash and scrap metal. Phone (925) 228-7099 Ext. 15.
Sources for this page
- elcerrito.gov/1320/Hours-of-Operation
- elcerrito.gov/533/Recycling-Environmental-Resource-Center
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