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📍 Dumps Near El Cerrito, CA

The closest dumps, transfer stations and hazardous waste drop-offs to El Cerrito, with published fees and hours. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of El Cerrito. Checked October 23, 2026.

2.5 miClosest Drop-Off
4Within 15 Miles
$28.00Lowest Nearby Minimum
Berkeley Transfer Station
Berkeley		2.5 mi$38.50
Golden Bear Transfer Station
Richmond		5.6 mi$28.00
Contra Costa Transfer and Recovery Station
Martinez		13.7 mi$37.50
Acme Fill
Martinez		13.7 mi$40.00
Davis Street Transfer Station
San Leandro		15.0 miCall
GreenWaste Hayward Transfer Station
Hayward		21.7 mi$73.00
Mt. Diablo Recycling Center and Transfer Station
Pittsburg		24.9 miCall
Potrero Hills Landfill
Suisun City		26.8 mi$54

🚛 Closest Drop-Off Sites to El Cerrito

1

Berkeley Transfer Station

📍 1201 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710

📏 2.5 mi away🚛 Transfer Station💵 From $38.50
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Fees and what they take

Refuse, 330 lb or less$38.50 / load
Refuse, by weight$149.00 / ton
Construction and demolition$130.00 / ton
Organics (yard waste, food scraps)$72.05 / ton
🗑️ Household Trash🧱 Construction Debris🪨 Concrete and Dirt🌿 Yard Waste🔌 Appliances🛏️ Mattresses

⚠️ The city expects construction-related delays from October 5 to December 31, 2026.

Hours

Monday to Saturday8 AM to 4:30 PM
SundayClosed
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2

Golden Bear Transfer Station

📍 1 Parr Blvd., Bldg. C, Richmond, CA 94801

📏 5.6 mi away🚛 Transfer Station💵 From $28.00
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Fees and what they take

Loose garbage, up to 5 cu yd$56.00 / cu yd
Loose garbage, over 5 cu yd$212.70 / ton
Construction debris, up to 5 cu yd$54.20 / cu yd
Green waste$45.20 / cu yd
🗑️ Household Trash🛏️ Mattresses🔌 Appliances🧱 Construction Debris🛞 Tires🌿 Yard Waste

⚠️ An environmental fee and fuel surcharge are added to the posted prices.

Hours

Monday to Friday7 AM to 5 PM
Saturday and Sunday9 AM to 5 PM
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3

Contra Costa Transfer and Recovery Station

📍 951 Waterbird Way, Martinez, CA 94553

📏 13.7 mi away🚛 Transfer Station💵 From $37.50
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Fees and what they take

Loose garbage$37.50 / cu yd
Compacted or bulk materials$126.00 / ton
Mattress or box spring$41.50 each
Tire under 19 in.$18.00 / $29.00
🗑️ Household Trash🧱 Construction Debris🌿 Yard Waste🛏️ Mattresses🛋️ Furniture🔌 Appliances

⚠️ This is the newest rate sheet Republic Services links, but it is dated July 1, 2023. Price...

Hours

Every day7 AM to 5 PM
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4

Acme Fill

📍 950 Waterbird Way, Martinez, CA 94553

📏 13.7 mi away♻️ Recycling Center💵 From $40.00
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Fees and what they take

Minimum disposal fee$40.00 / load
Green and wood waste$130.00 / ton
Yard waste (grass, leaves)$140.00 / ton
Construction debris$140.00 / ton
🌿 Yard Waste🧱 Construction Debris🔩 Scrap Metal🔌 Appliances

⚠️ Acme takes limited materials only: green and wood waste, construction debris, metal, soil ...

Hours

Monday to Friday7 AM to 4 PM
Saturday and SundayClosed
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☣️ Closest Hazardous Waste Drop-Offs

❓ Common Questions

Which dump is closest to El Cerrito, CA?

Of the facilities listed on DumpFees, Berkeley Transfer Station in Berkeley is closest, about 2.5 miles from the center of El Cerrito in a straight line. Driving distance is longer.

What is the cheapest place to dump near El Cerrito?

Of the closest drop-off sites, Golden Bear Transfer Station lists the lowest published minimum: $28.00 (half-yard minimum at $56.00 per yard, plus fees), checked October 23, 2026. Some rates apply only to residents of certain cities, so check the facility page.

Where can I take paint, batteries or chemicals near El Cerrito?

The closest household hazardous waste site is West County Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Richmond, about 5.0 miles away. These sites usually serve residents of specific cities, so check eligibility on the facility page.

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