Concord Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Concord, California
About This Location
Concord Recycling Center at 1320 Galaxy Way sits in Concord, Contra Costa County, near the Audi dealership just off the Concord Ave exit from Highway 242. It combines a CRV buyback (where you are paid for aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers) with a broader drop-off that takes cardboard, newspaper, mixed paper, aluminum foil and trays, glass and plastic jars, and both ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal. It also accepts computer accessories and major household appliances, with a fee on appliances. The center advertises no quantity limitations, so it handles both small bags and larger loads. Note that drop-off hours run a little wider than the buyback counter, so check which you need before you arrive.
What Concord Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
The county listing does not detail household hazardous waste items. Paint, motor oil, batteries, tires and household chemicals are typically handled through Contra Costa County HHW programs rather than this center; confirm by phone before bringing any hazardous material.
Fees
- Major household appliances — Fee applies (amount not published)
Access & restrictions
No quantity limitations: The center accepts CRV containers with no quantity limits, handling both small and large loads.; Buyback and drop-off hours differ: Buyback counter runs shorter hours than general drop-off; both are closed Sunday.
Programs & events
- CRV beverage container buyback — Pays California Redemption Value on aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Concord Recycling Center accept?
It takes CRV aluminum, glass and plastic beverage containers (paid as buyback), plus cardboard, newspaper and mixed paper, aluminum foil and trays, glass and plastic jars, ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, computer accessories, and major household appliances (fee applies).
Is there a limit on how many cans or bottles I can bring?
No. The county listing states there are no quantity limitations, so you can bring both small bags and large loads for CRV buyback.
Does recycling aluminum here get me money, and how is aluminum recycled?
Yes — CRV aluminum cans are redeemed for cash at the buyback counter. After collection, aluminum is baled, melted and cast into new ingots to make fresh cans and products, a process that uses far less energy than making aluminum from raw ore.
Do AA batteries get recycled at Concord Recycling Center?
The county listing for this center does not show household batteries among accepted items. AA and other household batteries are usually handled through Contra Costa County household hazardous waste drop-off or retail take-back; call the center first to confirm.
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