Donate unwanted household items on Reuse & Clean Up Days in Contra Costa County. It’s FREE!
What are Reuse days?
Twice a year, single-family households can place gently used items on the curbside near their home FOR FREE! Items are collected and placed in new homes. The program is a partnership between Recycle Smart, Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery, and Republic services to help create jobs, aid those in need, and keep material items of the landfill.
What are Clean Up days?
Items that are not reusable or recyclable can be picked up on the curbside and taken to the landfill at no additional charge. This happens the day AFTER Reuse Day.
When are Reuse and Clean Up days?
Spring:
- February – Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek
- March – Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek
- April – Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga
Fall:
- August – Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek
- September – Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek
- October – Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga
How do I find dates for my specific address?
Informational brochures are mailed to every resident about two weeks before the date. You can call Republic Services to find out when your date is (925) 685-4711.
You can also click the button below and enter your address on the Contra Costa Recycles website:
Is this offered throughout each city?
The program is offered in Recycle Smart service areas – a portion of each city.
What do I need to do for Reuse Days?
- Place reusable items on the curb by 6am on your reuse date
- Box or bag items
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What do I need to do for Clean Up Days?
- Place items that are not reusable or recyclable on the curb by 6am on your clean up date
- Box or bag items
- Maximum volume is 2 cubic yards or fourteen 32 gallon bags
- No items larger than 4 feet and 24 inches in diameter
- No bags heavier than 50 pounds (additional charges may apply)
What are acceptable items on Reuse Days?
- Household electronics & appliances (please put your name on all TVs and computer screens for state reporting purposes.)
- Home decor & accessories
- Office & school supplies
- Garden, outdoor & sporting equipment (no gas or oil in equipment)
- Gently-used furniture (no broken, stained, or ripped furniture.)
- Clothes & shoes
- Scrap metal, wire
- Car Parts and auto batteries
What are unacceptable items on Reuse Days?
- Mattresses
- Construction and demolition
- Tires
- Household hazardous waste
- Rocks or dirt
- Cribs or car seats
- Loose wood
- Broken items
- Broken or unassembled furniture
What are unacceptable items on Clean Up days?
- Household electronics
- Recyclables
- Appliances
- Car parts
- Large furniture
- Mattresses
- Household hazardous waste
- Tree stumps or large tree trucks
- Organics, wood, leaves, yard trimmings
- Rocks, dirt, concrete