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.

Brochures

LEA (438k PDF, 2pp.)
Illegal Dumping (444k PDF, 2pp.)

Electronic Waste or E-Waste

Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) or "picture tubes" - Reuse and Recycling (7k PDF, 1p.)
List of Facilities in Contra Costa County that Accept CRTs (7k PDF, 1p.)

Web resources for additional information on CRTs and other E-Waste

File a Garbage Complaint

Contra Costa Environment Health handles the following types of complaints: Excessive garbage and/or debris on a property, dog droppings and littering. To file a complaint with CCEH, please fill out our online complaint form.

Fees

Haulers - Registered Haulers

Landfills and Transfer Stations

Active Disposal Sites - Hours and Services (17k PDF, 2pp.)
Active Disposal Sites/additional information (18k PDF, 6pp.)
Inactive, Closed, and Illegal Disposal Sites (13k PDF, 3pp.)
City of Pittsburg Environmental Affairs

Other Solid Waste Regulating Agencies

California Integrated Waste Management Board
Regional Water Quality Control Board
Contra Costa County Community Development Department

Solid Waste and Recycling Links

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Content provided by Contra Costa Health Services, Environmental Health Division.