Trash & Recycling in Concord, CA (2026)
1 verified trash & recycling rules for Concord, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping of waste on public or private property in Concord is prohibited under Concord Municipal Code Title 6 and California Penal Code §374.3, which authorizes fines of $250 to $10,000 plus cleanup costs for repeat offenders. Concord Code Enforcement, Concord Police, and Contra Costa Environmental Health share jurisdiction. Report dumping via the Concord Fix-It reporting tool.
Trash: Illegal Dumping
Heavy RestrictionsCalifornia Penal Code § 374.3
(a) It is unlawful to dump or cause to be dumped waste matter in or upon a public or private highway or road, including any portion of the right-of-way thereof, or in or upon private property into or upon which the public is admitted by easement or license, or upon private property without the consent of the owner, or in or upon a public park or other public property other than property designa...
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