Concord, CA trash pickup schedule
Concord trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR) Exclusive City of Concord solid waste franchise: MDRR collects garbage, recycling and organics for single-family homes, multifamily and businesses; questions go to MDRR directly (925-682-9113, [email protected]).1 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly3 |
| Set out | Carts curbside by 5 a.m. on collection day (or the night before; welcome guide: no more than 12 hours before pickup); 3 ft between carts and from cars, trees, basketball hoops; lids closed; store carts out of public view by 8 p.m. on service day. Drivers may come 5 a.m.-6 p.m.3 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: mdrr.com. App: MDRR app (View Pickup Schedule, collection reminders)3 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: No change. No change in service on Thanksgiving Day (Thu Nov 26, 2026); lobbies closed, customer support unavailable.4 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Concord holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Collection runs on all holidays except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. If your service day falls on or after one of those holidays, pickup is delayed one day for the rest of that week (Friday customers on Saturday). Holidays on weekends do not change the schedule.4 |
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| Official notice | mdrr.com3 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Martin Luther King Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | No change | Mon, Jan 19, 2026: no change in service; MDRR lobbies closed.4 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No change | Mon, Feb 16, 2026: no change in service; MDRR lobbies closed.4 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | No change | Mon, May 25, 2026: no change in service; MDRR lobbies closed.4 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | No change | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed): no change in service; MDRR lobbies closed.4 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No change | No change in service; MDRR lobbies closed.4 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No change | No change in service.4 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | No change | No change in service on Thanksgiving Day (Thu Nov 26, 2026); lobbies closed, customer support unavailable.4 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | No service Friday Dec 25, 2026; Friday customers collected Saturday Dec 26. Transfer station closed.4 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Delayed one day | No service Friday Jan 1, 2027; Friday customers collected Saturday Jan 2. Transfer station closed.4 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Concord
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online3 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Schedule in advance with MDRR: call (925) 682-9113, text (925) 690-5487 or email [email protected]; pickup on your regular collection day, pickups at least one week apart. Furniture/appliances/large items need a paid bulk pickup.3 |
| Limits | Free on-call pickups: 3 per calendar year, up to twelve 32-gallon bags of household garbage or yard waste, max 50 lb each; branches tied in bundles no larger than 18 in x 3 ft.3 |
| Fees | On-call bag pickups free (3/yr). Paid bulk service: Bulk Truck $30 per scheduled pickup plus a Bulk Item 'Per Item Fee' (no dollar amount printed on the rate sheet; ask MDRR); extra 32-gal bag $10.7 |
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Recycling in Concord
| Pickup | weekly3 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream3 |
| Glass | accepted in cart5 |
| Plastics | #1 PET and #2 HDPE; #3-#5 and #7 containers also acceptable (MDRR asks to reduce use)5 |
Accepted
- Plastics #1 PET and #2 HDPE, bottles, jars, tin and cans, cereal and snack boxes, cardboard, clean paper — clean, empty, dry and loose6
Not accepted
- Food-contaminated containers, plastic film, foam products, waxed cardboard, textiles, e-waste, batteries, hazardous materials6
Programs
- Household batteries: schedule a pickup, clear sealed bag labeled 'batteries' next to garbage cart (free)3
- CFL bulbs: schedule a pickup, clear sealed bag labeled 'lights' (free; CFLs over 3 ft go to HHW)3
- Used motor oil and filters: free 6-quart kit, then schedule pickup3
- Sharps: free drop-off in MDRR Concord lobby, 4080 Mallard Dr, Mon-Fri 8-12 and 1-5, proof of residency, up to 4 FDA-cleared containers3
- E-waste: curbside pickup by separate truck for a fee, or retailer take-back3
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes3 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round3 |
| How often | weekly3 |
| Rules | Green 96-gal organics cart: leaves, grass clippings, plant and garden trimmings, weeds, branches and twigs no more than 3 in diameter and 3 ft long. No dirt, sod, palm fronds, rock, concrete, pet waste, bioplastics/BPI-certified products.6 |
| Food scraps | Yes — food scraps (meat, fish, poultry, bones, fruit, vegetables, grains, plate scrapings) and food-soiled paper go in the organics cart (SB 1383)6 |
| Christmas trees | 2025-26 season (latest published, MDRR Winter 2026 newsletter + MDRR Concord page): free curbside pickup scheduled in advance on your regular collection day, tree cut into 3-ft sections, undecorated, unflocked, stand removed, placed in/next to the organics cart; or free drop-off of one whole tree at the Recycling Center + Transfer Station, 1300 Loveridge Rd, Pittsburg (MDRR page: one per household, no charge until January 31; newsletter: limit one tree per vehicle). Flocked trees go in garbage. 2026-27 details not yet published.36 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Central San Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | Central Contra Costa Sanitary District |
| Address | 4797 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA 94553 · Map8 |
| Hours | Mon-Sat 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (holiday closures on Central San site); may close for wildfire-smoke air quality8 |
| Fees | Free for residents; up to 15 gallons or 125 lb per visit, containers 5 gal max8 |
| Who can use it | Residents of the HHW service area (City of Concord says Concord residents may use it); no appointment; valid ID to verify address8 |
MDRR Recycling Center and Transfer Station (Contra Costa Waste Services)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (city franchise hauler) |
| Address | 1300 Loveridge Road, Pittsburg, CA · Map6 |
| Hours | Daily 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day6 |
| Fees | Fees per MDRR facility rates (mdrr.com/rcts); mattresses accepted for a fee6 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Report service issues to MDRR within 48 hours of the scheduled service day: call (925) 682-9113, text (925) 690-5487 or email [email protected]5 |
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| Phone | MDRR Concord customer service (925) 682-9113, text (925) 690-5487, [email protected]; office 4080 Mallard Dr, Concord, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed 12-1)3 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | mdrr.com2 |
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- Fairfield, CA20 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Richmond, CA20 miles · A private hauler under city contract
All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Concord trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Concord?
Trash is collected weekly. Concord does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s hauler’s address lookup (mdrr.com) or the MDRR app (View Pickup Schedule, collection reminders) app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Concord?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. No change: No change in service on Thanksgiving Day (Thu Nov 26, 2026); lobbies closed, customer support unavailable.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Concord?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: No service Friday Dec 25, 2026; Friday customers collected Saturday Dec 26. Transfer station closed.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Concord?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: No service Friday Jan 1, 2027; Friday customers collected Saturday Jan 2. Transfer station closed.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Concord?
On-call pickup: call or book online. Schedule in advance with MDRR: call (925) 682-9113, text (925) 690-5487 or email [email protected]; pickup on your regular collection day, pickups at least one week apart. Furniture/appliances/large items need a paid bulk pickup. Fees: On-call bag pickups free (3/yr). Paid bulk service: Bulk Truck $30 per scheduled pickup plus a Bulk Item 'Per Item Fee' (no dollar amount printed on the rate sheet; ask MDRR); extra 32-gal bag $10.
Does Concord recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Concord?
Use the city’s online form (Report service issues to MDRR within 48 hours of the scheduled service day: call (925) 682-9113, text (925) 690-5487 or email [email protected]) or call MDRR Concord customer service (925) 682-9113, text (925) 690-5487, [email protected]; office 4080 Mallard Dr, Concord, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed 12-1).
Sources
- 1 City of Concord — Solid Waste and Recycling (Public Works)City · cityofconcord.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 City of Concord — Waste & RecyclingCity · cityofconcord.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery — Concord service pageContracted hauler · mdrr.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery — Holiday Schedule 2026Contracted hauler · mdrr.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 MDRR Welcome Guide — Concord 2026 (PDF)Contracted hauler · mdrr.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 MDRR Concord Community Newsletter Winter 2026 (PDF)Contracted hauler · mdrr.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Concord Residential Service Rates effective 7/2026 (PDF)Contracted hauler · mdrr.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Central San — Household Hazardous Waste Collection FacilityCounty · centralsan.org · checked October 30, 2026
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