Senate Bill ("SB") 1383 requires all residents, businesses, and multi-family complexes to recycle material such as cardboard, paper, aluminum, and more. Additional recycling programs exist for the California Redemption Value ("CRV") and special waste such as used oil. Check out StopWaste's RE:Source Guide for nearby reuse, repair, recycling, and safe disposal options. Find information about CRV Buyback Centers, Used Oil Collection Centers, and more below.

Curbside Recycling for Residents and Businesses

Residents and businesses can dispose of recyclable materials such as bottles, cans, plastic containers, and paper in their Republic Services recycling receptacles for weekly curbside collection. Items should be placed loosely (without a bag) into your curbside receptacle. 

Republic Services offers free indoor blue receptacles and trainings to businesses and free recycle tote bags for multi-family units, upon request. To request a free indoor container, multi-family recycle tote bags, or trainings, contact Republic Services at (925) 685-4711.

Used Oil Collection Centers

Locate Certified Used Oil Collection Centers in Martinez below, by using CalRecycle's online search tool, or call Earth 911's hotline at (800) CLEANUP. At certified used oil collection centers, you can recycle used oil and get paid $0.40/gallon (each center is only obligated to take 5 gallons/person/day). You can also recycle used oil filters.

AutoZone #6758
3801 Alhambra Avenue
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 608-4315

Martinez Marina
7 North Court Street
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 313-0942

O'Reilly Auto Parts #5997
1165 Arnold Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
(417) 868-4215

Tire Choice
3935 Alhambra Avenue
Martinez, CA 94553
(585) 784-3378

Valvoline Instant Oil Change
1033 Arnold Drive
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 825-7576

Valvoline Instant Oil Change
3500 Alhambra Avenue
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 825-7576

Virginia Hills Spirit Gas
6655 Alhambra Avenue
Martinez, CA 94553
(925) 938-9948
(Does not accept used oil filters)

Visit the CalRecycle website for more information on recycling used oil.

CRV Beverage Container Buyback

According to CalRecycle, there is currently one business offering CRV Buybacks in Martinez.

Recycle It Inc.
3300 Pacheco Boulevard
(925) 229-5600

Hours of Operation

• Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

For more information on beverage container recycling, visit the CalRecycle website.

Additional Resources

• California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery ("CalRecycle")
• Contra Costa County Recycling Info
• Local Hazardous Waste Info
• Recycling Sorting Guide
• Related legislation: Assembly Bill ("AB") 32, AB 341
• StopWaste's RE:Source Guide

Helpful Telephone Numbers

• Contra Costa Recycling Hotline: (800) 750-4096
• Republic Services: (925) 685-4711
• Hazardous Waste Disposal: (800) 646-1431 or (925) 228-9500
• Contra Costa Clean Water Program (to report illegal dumping of trash): 800-NODUMPING or (800) 663-8674
• Transfer Station/Garbage Dump: (925) 232-2999