Concord Disposal Service

Concord Disposal Service, a Garaventa Company, is the local recycling and garbage company for the City of Concord, and has served the needs of Concord residents for over 75 years.Here, you’ll find clear, helpful information on our reasonable rates, wide-ranging service options, and convenient pick-up arrangements.

Our Mission

Concord Disposal will continue to “raise the bar” in the communities we serve by delivering exceptional customer service along with fair, competitive pricing and maintaining our reputation as the vendor of choice in the solid waste market place. 

Services

We’re pleased to offer three levels of service, all of which include weekly recycling and yard waste curbside collection along with solid waste (garbage) collection. The levels vary according to the size of garbage cart desired: 32-gallon, 64-gallon, or 96-gallon. All carts are wheeled and easily movable, and curbside set-out is convenient.

Regular service includes weekly, curbside collection of material that fits into the carts provided, curbside and drop-off services.

Three On-Call Free Pick-up Days

We will collect up to 12 32-gallon bags or 12 boxes of household garbage or yard waste, weighing no more than 50 pounds each. If you have branches, please tie them in a bundle and make sure they are no larger than 18 inches by 3 feet. We will NOT pick up furniture, carpet, appliances or e-waste. On-call pick-ups must be at least one week apart.

Free Curbside Oil Pick-up

Call us to ask us for a free 6-quart collection container for used motor oil. We will drop off the container to you and when it’s full, call to schedule a free curbside pick-up. This convenient service is funded by a grant from CALRecycle.

Curbside Battery Pick-up

Place batteries in a closed container or ziplock bag labeled 'Batteries'. Place either the container or ziplock bag next to your brown garbage cart. NO AUTOMOTIVE OR MOTORCYCLE BATTERIES ACCEPTED.

Drop-Off Services:

Concord residents can drop off their sharps in the lobby of Concord Disposal's office at 4080 Mallard Dr. in Concord. State law requires all sharps to be placed in an “approved sharps container” so please make sure to do so before dropping them off. We will not accept sharps in bags of any type or coffee containers. Proof of residency is required. Call Concord Disposal Service at (925) 682-9113 if you have any questions.

Dumpsters/-Roll-offs:

All material from the Handy Hauler/Dumpster and the Debris Box/Roll-off are taken to the Recycling Center and Transfer Station in Pittsburg, where it is sorted and recycled.The Recycling Center and Transfer Station provides monthly diversion letters. For the monthly diversion letters, please click here: Recycling Center & Transfer Station.

General Tips

• Bins & carts need to be accessible and ready for pick-up by 5 am on the service day.
• Garbage should not be loaded over the top of a cart/bin. The lid should be closed completely when the cart is loaded.
• Large and bulky items should not be placed in your cart/bin. Please call our office to arrange a pick-up and find applicable fees.
• Access to bin and enclosures must be clear of debris and vehicles. There is an additional charge for return pick-ups.
• No Hazardous Waste in the cart/bin. Please contact the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 800.646.1431 on how to dispose of the items.
• Locking devices are provided upon request. There is an additional charge for this service.
• No dirt, concrete or building material in the carts or bins.