Republic Services Contra Costa Transfer Station

Republic Services Contra Costa Transfer Station in Martinez is a local transfer station where household and contractor loads get compacted and shipped out to a landfill elsewhere. Neighbors, landscapers, and people doing home projects use it when hauling trash, bulky items, or mixed loads that don't fit in curbside pickup.

Drive up to a gated entrance with a small booth and a weigh scale; expect to stop at the booth and then pull forward to the tipping area. The site is large and industrial-looking, with open bays or pits where trucks dump loads and heavy equipment moving material around. Recycling and green material drop-off areas are usually set off to one side, and there are often lines on weekends or during spring cleanup. Plan on a short wait between weighing in and driving into the unloading area, then another quick stop on the way out.