Our Reuse and Cleanup Days started in 1999—since then, twice a year on pre-scheduled days, all 67,000 single-family homes in the RecycleSmart service area can set out gently-used household items for pickup at no additional cost.
On Reuse Day, Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR) collects reusable items and donates them to those in need.
On Cleanup Day (the day after Reuse Day), Republic Services picks up any leftover items that do not meet the Reuse Day requirements and takes them to the landfill.
Schedule
Reuse & Cleanup Days happen twice a year for each resident, in spring and fall. Use this tool to find your Reuse & Cleanup Days.
Spring
February – Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek (a portion of each city)
March – Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek (a portion of each city)
April – Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga
Fall
August – Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek (a portion of each city)
September – Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek (a portion of each city)
October – Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga
Need to donate sooner? Explore the many reuse shops that accept donations in Contra Costa County.
Reuse Day
On the Reuse Day residents can put out reusable and and other general household items (not recyclable). See the list of acceptable and non-acceptable items below.
Acceptable items
Household Items and Appliances
Appliances
Air conditioners
Art and art & crafts supplies
Baby furniture and supplies
Bedding and sleeping bags
Books and magazines
Dishware (plastic OK) and cookware
Electronics
Home decor
Hot Water Heaters (please remove water)
Household textiles (towels, curtains, etc.)
Office and school supplies
Rugs in good condition
Small electronic appliances
Small Furniture
Tapes (audio and video), CDs, DVDs,
Records Toys and games
TV’s (any size)
Gardening, Outdoor, and Sporting Equipment
BBQ’s (please remove the propane tanks)
Bicycles, all types and sizes, working or not, also bicycle parts Camping supplies
Exercise equipment
Garden planters and statuary
Gas powered tools as long as the gas is emptied out
Lawn mowers (please remove the gas & oil)
Metal or Wood Benches
Patio furniture (even if broken)
Sporting Equipment
Tools and home maintenance items
Clothing and Accessories
Clothing (regardless of condition, but must be dry)
Jewelry and watches, and other accessories
Shoes (single OK) Socks
T-shirts and undershirts
MlSC
All types of batteries (even car batteries)
Motor parts (small)
Car rims
Film plastic bags (must be clean and dry)
Helium tanks
Luggage (wheeled only)
Musical instruments and supplies
Photography supplies (no chemicals)
Scrap metal and wiring
Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene packing material) -no peanuts Wheelchairs and scooters
**We do accept some furniture longer than 4ft.
***E-Waste brought from out of state is not eligible for
this program
Cleanup Day
On Cleanup Day, the day after Reuse Day, residents can dispose of up to fourteen 32-gallon bags, or the equivalent in items. Please note these guidelines:
- No single item or bag can weigh over 50 lbs. or be longer than 4 feet.
- No hazardous materials, tires, large furniture or refrigerators.
- No organic material, including yard trimmings, food scraps, paper, grass, leaves and wood.
- All items must be at the curb or nearest main street (even if your weekly carts are serviced “on property”).
Do not put household hazardous waste at the curb. Find services for hazardous waste here. Food scraps or yard cuttings should never be sent to landfill and instead should be placed in your organics carts.
How to prepare
Reuse Day
Place reusable items at the curb by 6:00 a.m.
- Bag, box or wrap small items
- Please make sure items are dry
*Items not taken for reuse will be tagged and left at the curb
Cleanup Day
Place items at curb by 6:00 a.m.
- Check that bags or items are 50 lbs or less and no larger than 4 feet long and 24 inches in diameter
*You may be charged for anything over the size and weight limits
Need more information?
Contact Republic Services at 925-685-4711 for:
- Reuse and Cleanup Day dates and schedule
- Cleanup Day questions
Contact Mt Diablo Resource Recovery at 925-692-2286 for:
- Reuse Day tax donation receipt
- Other Reuse Day questions
