Transfer Station Rates

Rates effective March 1st, 2012.

The Recycling Center & Transfer Station is pleased to offer you some of the lowest rates in Contra Costa County. Please call (925) 473-0180 if you have any questions regarding our rates.

For information on rates regarding compost in bulk, please call RCTS at (925) 473-0180.

ATM cards and personal checks are NOT accepted. However, we do accept cash, Visa or MasterCard.

Miscellaneous Items Price Unit
Minimum Charge $25.00 — —
Cubic Yard Charge $18.00 Per Yard
Bulk and Compacted Loads $79.00 Per Ton
Refrigerators, Air Conditioning Units $42.00 Each
Washers and Stoves $42.00 Each
All Other Appliances $30.00 Each
Small Propane Tanks (5-Gallon) $7.00 Each
Medium Propane Tanks (6-to 10-Gallon) $12.00 Each
Large Propane Tanks (More Than 10 Gallons) $30.00 Each
Mattress and Box Spring - Twin Size $18.00 Each
Mattress and Box Spring - Larger Than Twin Size $25.00 Each

Construction & Demolition (C&D) Materials Price Unit
Minimum Charge $25.00 — —
Cubic Yard Charge $18.00 Per Yard
Bulk & Compacted Loads $79.00 Per Ton

Wood Loads Price Unit
Clean Wood Minimum Charge $25.00 — —
Clean Wood Loads $74.00 Per Ton
Clean Green Minimum Charge $25.00 — —
Clean Green Loads $74.00 Per Ton
Wood Stumps Larger Than 24 Inches $79.00 Per Ton


Electronic Waste Price Unit
Cell Phones $4.00 Each
VCRs and Printers (Small Items) $7.50 Each
Medium e-waste $12.00 Each
Microwaves $18.00 Each
TVs and CRTs $30.00 Each
Copy Machines (Large Items - Special Handling) $98.00 & Up Each


Tires Price Unit
Cars $7.50 Each
Trucks $18.00 Each
Tractors $50.00 Each

We do not accept hazardous, infectious, or liquid waste.

Recycling receipts are available upon request. All loads must be covered and will be inspected before disposal as provided by State Law. R.C.T.S. reserves the right to reject any load. ATM cards and personal checks are NOT accepted; however, we do accept cash, Visa, or MasterCard.

Thank You for Your Cooperation,
Contra Costa Waste Service, Inc.

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