Where to Recycle Everything in Concord

Don't trash that old skirt that no longer fits or throw away that old paint in your shed.

There are places in and around Concord where you can ditch things you don't use anymore without filling up the landfills.

The City of Concord's website has a robust section devoted exclusively to recycling options for Concord residents and businesses.

Paper and Plastic: 

Drop-off Locations and Hours  Contra Costa County Waste Reduction and Recycling Program's website also provides information where to recycle paper, plastic and much more in the county.  Visit it here or call its hotline at 1-800-750-4096 for information. 

Clothing: 

Drop-off Location and Hours Goodwill Industries  (Click here and type in your zip code to find the location and hours of the Goodwill store nearest you.)  Other area charities that accept clothing include St. Vincent de Paul and Salvation Army. 

The Hall Closet thrift shop in Martinez is completely volunteer operated and all of its proceeds help disadvantaged youth. There is also Nifty Thrift in Lafayette and the Arf Thrift Shop in Concord which benefit local non-profits.  Hospice of the East Bay has several thrift shops scattered throughout Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.

The Contra Costa County Waste Reduction and Recycling Program created a long list of thrift stores in the region you can find here.

Consignment stores are also a good option to recycle gently used clothing. Leah's Closet in Martinez and Threads in Walnut Creek are two possibilities. Christie's For Kids,  Little Raspberries and Ruby's Garden are just a few of the many consignment stores in the East Bay that buy and sell children's clothing.

Electronics, Computers, Cellphones: 

Drop-off Location and Hours 

Contra Costa County Waste Reduction and Recycling Program has an entire section of its website devoted to e-waste disposal options you can find here.

Staples Office Supply Stores located throughout the Bay Area, also accept computers and electronic devices for recycling. You can find out about their recycling program here. 

Paint: (Hazardous Waste)

Drop-off Location and Hours  According to the City, "Concord, in cooperation with other Central County cities, funds the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility. This facility accepts household hazardous waste from residences for recycling. There is no charge to use this service and no appointment is necessary. The facility is open to residents of Concord and other participating Central County jurisdictions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Small businesses must make an appointment to use the facility and are charged a nominal fee based on the type and quantity of waste. The facility is located at 4797 Imhoff Place near the intersection of Highway 680 and Highway 4. Call 1-800-646-1431 for more information and detailed driving instructions. Examples of household hazardous waste accepted include paint, motor oil, household cleaners, automotive care products, garden care and pest control products, pool chemicals, glues, resins and other materials."

More information about what is considered hazardous waste and how to dispose of paint and other toxic materials in the county can also be found here. There are hazardous waste drop-off sites in Martinez, Antioch and Richmond serving Contra Costa County residents. Keeping hazardous materials such as paint, pesticides, solvents and other chemicals out of the waste stream (where it can pollute water, air and soil) is essential.

Household Goods, Furniture: 

Drop-off Location and Hours of Operation In addition to the obvious purveyors of used household items, such as Goodwill, Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul, where you can donate goods. you might also try recycling your housewares at consignment stores.

In the East Bay you can consign your gently used household goods and furniture at one of the many places like, Consignment Plus, Consignment Arsenal, Chameleon Consignment, Second Home, and Urban Island .

You might also try listing your items for sale on EBay or Craigslist. Post your items free of charge on Craigslist or the Freecycle network.