Large or Special Item Disposal

Available resources for disposal of large or special items such as paint or electronics vary based on municipality and waste company. The below website allows you to put in your Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara zip code and the type of item you need to dispose of and it provides disposal options.

Additional town specific info is below:

  • Free scrap metal and electronics disposal (some charge for certain electronics at Rapid Recycle in Martinez/Pacheco.

  • Item description

  • Home bulk pick-up twice a year (some limitations on size of items). Usually April & October.

  • Home bulk pick-up twice a year (some limitations on size of items). Usually April & October.

    Can schedule additional bulk pick-ups

  • Home bulk pick-up twice a year (some limitations on size of items). Usually April & October.

Recyclesmart.org summary of bulk pick-up days for communities served by Republic Services