Solid Waste Program

Contra Costa Environmental Health is certified by the California Integrated Waste Management Board as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) for Solid Waste in Contra Costa County. The goal of the LEA is to protect the public health and safety of the citizens of Contra Costa County and our environment through the enforcement of minimum standards for the collection, handling, storage, and disposal of residential, commercial and industrial solid waste for the protection of air, water, and land from pollution and nuisance. The LEA is responsible for ensuring that all solid waste disposal facilities and medical waste generators are in compliance with applicable local, State, and Federal codes and regulations.

Fees

 - Fee Schedule

Applications

General Information and Handouts

• Tire Program Educational Brochure - CalRecycle | Spanish
• LEA
• Illegal Dumping
• Electronic Waste or E-Waste:
  • Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) or "picture tubes" - Reuse and Recycling
  • List of Facilities in Contra Costa County that Accept CRTs
  • Web resources for additional information on CRTs and other E-Waste:
    • California Department of Toxic Substances Control Laws, Regulations, and Policies
    • California Integrated Waste Management Board Electronic Product Management
    • California Electronic Products Directory
    • Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority Recycle and Reuse Directory
• Registered Haulers
• Disposal and Recycling:
  • Construction Waste
  • Landscaping Waste

Landfills and Transfer Stations

• Active Disposal Sites - Hours and Services
• Active Disposal Sites/additional information
• Inactive, Closed, and Illegal Disposal Sites
• City of Pittsburg Environmental Affairs

Laws and Regulations

• TITLE 14
• TITLE 27
• Health & Safety Code
• California Public Resources Code
• County Solid Waste Ordinance

Forms

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question involving this program, please check our Solid Waste FAQs section.

Complaint

File a Garbage Complaint.

Helpful Links

• Web resources for additional information on CRTs and other E-Waste:
  • California Department of Toxic Substances Control Laws, Regulations, and Policies
  • California Integrated Waste Management Board Electronic Product Management
  • California Electronic Products Directory
  • Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority Recycle and Reuse Directory
• Other Solid Waste Regulating Agencies:
  • California Integrated Waste Management Board
  • Regional Water Quality Control Board
  • Contra Costa County Conservation and Development
• Solid Waste and Recycling Links:
  • Contra Costa County's Waste Reduction & Recycling Website
  • EPA Solid Waste and Recycling Information
  • California Materials Exchange
  • Recycling in El Cerrito
  • West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority
  • Central Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority
  • Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal Company
  • Valley Waste Management