Concord trash & bulky-item rules
Concord’s franchise hauler, Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR), offers three no-charge on-call pickups for bagged household garbage/yard waste each year; furniture and appliances require a separate fee-based special pickup.
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Use the current official/responsible sources below and recheck them before an unusual set-out.
Quick answer
Concord’s franchise hauler, Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR), offers three no-charge on-call pickups for bagged household garbage/yard waste each year; furniture and appliances require a separate fee-based special pickup.
Before you use the rule: Residential customers in the City-contracted service area.
Furniture, mattresses and appliances
Do not treat the three free on-call pickups as free furniture collection: MDRR’s current Concord page says bulk items such as furniture and appliances require a separate special pickup for a fee. Call 925-682-9113 to arrange service and confirm the per-item charge.
Household hazardous waste and other special material
Contra Costa County household hazardous waste facilities handle chemicals, paint and other hazardous products separately.
Where to take large items in Concord
City-listed self-haul option; furniture/appliance pickup through the contracted hauler may carry a fee.
Before set-out
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For Concord, use the linked local source or service contact to confirm the address, collection date and any special-item preparation before set-out.
Official sources
These official or responsible-agency sources were used to verify the Concord guide. Recheck current schedules or fees before an unusual set-out or special trip.
- MDRR — ConcordOfficial/local source checked for this guide · cityofconcord.org
- Central Contra Costa — Household Hazardous WasteOfficial/local source checked for this guide · centralsan.org