Bulk Item Disposal: El Cerrito vs Martinez
How do bulk item disposal rules compare between El Cerrito, CA and Martinez, CA?
El Cerrito and Martinez have similar restriction levels.
El Cerrito, CA
Contra Costa County
Franchised residential customers receive one to two free bulky item pickups annually (appliances, furniture, mattresses). Schedule through hauler with at least one week notice; six-item limit per pickup typical.
View full El Cerrito rules →Martinez, CA
Contra Costa County
Republic Services provides two complimentary bulky-item curbside pickups per year for residential Martinez customers, with up to three items per pickup. Accepted items include furniture, mattresses (prepared in plastic mattress bags), appliances without refrigerant, and large toys. Additional pickups beyond the two free allotments are available for a fee. Items must be scheduled in advance; unscheduled placement at the curb constitutes illegal dumping.
View full Martinez rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | El Cerrito | Martinez |
|---|---|---|
| Free pickups | 1-2 per year | - |
| Items per pickup | Up to 6 | - |
| Scheduling | Call hauler 1+ week ahead | - |
| Excluded | Construction debris, HHW | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
El Cerrito FAQ
How do I schedule bulk pickup?
Contact your franchised hauler directly — Republic Services or Mt. Diablo Recycling — through their customer service line or online portal.
What about hazardous waste?
Take HHW to the Central Contra Costa Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Martinez. It is free for county residents.
Martinez FAQ
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