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Join Our Give Back Program!

Join Our Give Back Program!

Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery is partnering with the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano to help provide meals for local families. Enroll in Paperless Billing and Auto-Pay, and we'll donate up to $5 per customer to the Food Bank. It's an easy way to simplify your bill while giving back to ...
Concord Residential Drop-off Event

Concord Residential Drop-off Event

Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery and the City of Concord invite Concord residents to our free Residential Drop-Off Event. Clear out unwanted household materials at no cost. Registration is required, so reserve your time slot today, and we'll take care of the rest. When: Saturday, November 7, ...
Free E-Waste Recycling Event

Free E-Waste Recycling Event

Held in celebration of America Recycles Day®, bring in your old electronics, and we'll recycle them responsibly for you. Clear out the clutter for free. From laptops and televisions to printers and cell phones, we'll remove the hassle and make sure your e-waste is properly processed rather ...
Public Tour of Our Materials Recovery Facility

Public Tour of Our Materials Recovery Facility

Join us for a guided public tour of our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). We invite the public to an in-person tour of our Recycling Center + Transfer Station. Observe our operations firsthand, from materials collected curbside and self-hauled, to how we sort and process recyclables, ...
Back to School Supply Giveaway

Back to School Supply Giveaway

Join us for our 7th Annual Reuse Event! With back-to-school season right around the corner, Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery is proud to partner with the Pittsburg Police Department + First Tee - Contra Costa for our 7th Annual School Supply Giveaway. This event is part of our ...
Ever Wonder What Happens to Your Waste + Recycling?

Ever Wonder What Happens to Your Waste + Recycling?

Join us for a special guided tour at Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery’s Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). This exclusive behind-the-scenes tour takes you through the full journey of your sorted materials. You will see how your everyday efforts make a big impact as materials are collected, ...
Free Mail-Back Kit for Safe Sharps Disposal

Free Mail-Back Kit for Safe Sharps Disposal

Never Put Sharps in Your Trash or Recycling If you use needles, lancets, or other sharps at home, please don't place them in your trash or recycling carts. Sharps in any pickup container pose a serious safety risk to our collection and sorting crews. The good news is there's a free ...
Rio Vista Recycle Your Empty Prescription Bottles for Free!

Rio Vista Recycle Your Empty Prescription Bottles for Free!

Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery is excited to announce a new free recycling program exclusively for Rio Vista residents. You can now drop off your empty prescription bottles at our Rio Vista office at no charge. By capturing your empty prescription bottles through our new drop-off program, we ...
Be Curious Contra Costa Podcast

Be Curious Contra Costa Podcast

Kish Rajan, the CEO of Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery, sat down with Be Curious Contra Costa for an in-depth discussion about waste management. From AI-powered sorting to new regulations, battery fire risks, and MDRR's first-of-its-kind SWEEP Platinum Certification. ▶  Watch Now
Reasons for Optimism Amidst Recycling Doubts

Reasons for Optimism Amidst Recycling Doubts

Recent recycling data in California can be concerning, but that is not the whole story. Our CEO, Kish Rajan, recently wrote an article for Recycling Today highlighting the reasons for optimism. These include emerging technologies such as AI-powered sorting, California's landmark recycling law ...
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