El Cerrito Recycling & Environmental Resource Center
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of El Cerrito with RecycleMore in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, California.
- Address
- 7501 Schmidt Ln, El Cerrito, CA 94530
- Hours
- Household hazardous waste: Tue 9 am-4 pm (closed noon-12:30 pm). Batteries and motor oil also during regular center hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, Sat 9 am-4:45 pm
- Who can use it
- Residents of the RecycleMore area (El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, San Pablo and nearby unincorporated communities) with proof of residency; Kensington residents need authorization from Bayview Refuse first. Vehicles only.
- Cost
- Free
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- 510-215-4350
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- –Antifreeze
- ✓Gasoline
- –Fluorescent bulbs
- –Electronics
- ✓Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
What they won’t take
Limits
Rules and residency
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 5 mi away · 101 Pittsburg Ave, Richmond, CA 94801Who can use it: Residents of Crockett, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Hercules, Kensington, North Richmond, Pinole, Port Costa, Richmond, Rodeo, San Pablo and Tormey
- Permanent drop-off · 10 mi away · 2100 East 7th St, Oakland, CA 94606Who can use it: Alameda County residents; bring ID showing an Alameda County address (driver license, utility bill or lease)
- Permanent drop-off · 11 mi away · 565 Jacoby St, San Rafael, CA 94901Who can use it: Marin residents except Novato
- Permanent drop-off · 13 mi away · 2400 E 2nd St, Benicia, CA 94510Who can use it: Benicia residents; bring a driver license with a Benicia address
- Permanent drop-off · 14 mi away · 4797 Imhoff Pl, Martinez, CA 94553Who can use it: Residents of the Central San service area (central Contra Costa County)
- Permanent drop-off · 15 mi away · 501 Tunnel Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134Who can use it: San Francisco residents
- Permanent drop-off · 2550 Pittsburg-Antioch Hwy, Antioch, CA 94509Who can use it: Residents of Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Oakley and Pittsburg; proof of residency required
- Home pickup
All programs in Contra Costa County →
FAQ
Who can use El Cerrito Recycling & Environmental Resource Center?
Residents of the RecycleMore area (El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, San Pablo and nearby unincorporated communities) with proof of residency; Kensington residents need authorization from Bayview Refuse first. Vehicles only.
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Garden products (pesticides and fertilizers), propane cylinders, hazardous aerosols, cleaners, sprays and poisons, auto products (gasoline, cleaners, polishes), paints, solvents, thinners and adhesives, photo and pool chemicals, mercury thermometers and switches.
What will they turn away?
Controlled substances, radioactive materials, explosives, firearms, thick-walled gas cylinders over 5 gallons
- www.elcerrito.gov/1041/Household-Hazardous-Waste-Collection
- www.elcerrito.gov/1320/Hours-of-Operation
- www.elcerrito.gov/952/Drop-Off-Materials-Accepted
- dtsc.ca.gov/household-hazardous-waste/