The City of Martinez and Allied Waste Services have a franchise agreement establishing garbage and recycling collection services for residents and businesses in Martinez that was amended on May 4, 2011, as part of a 10-year extension. Please click here for a copy of the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement, and click here for a copy of the Residential Recycling Franchise Agreement. The City of Martinez Solid Waste & Recycling Section works with residents and businesses on increasing their waste reductions activities in order to meet State mandated recycling goals. "Click" on a topic listed below for additional information on local waste reduction and recycling services:
Allied Waste Services implemented a "single stream" (also known as "Brown cart") curbside recycling program for single and multi family residences in 2005. Single stream recycling replaced the old 3 bin recycling system that Martinez residents have used for many years. Single stream recycling allows residents to commingle ("mix") all household recyclables (metal, glass, plastic containers, and mixed paper, cardboard) in the brown 64 gallon recycling cart for collection. The goal of this collection program is to make recycling more convenient and encourage greater participation. Residents and businesses can also utilize Allied Waste Service's free drop-off recycling center for single stream recyclables. The center is located at 443 Buchanan Circle in Pacheco, and is open during normal business hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note that items accepted at the facility are limited to the following: mixed paper, glass, aluminum, cardboard, chipboard (i.e. cereal and shoe boxes), newsprint, plastic food and beverage containers #1-7, E-waste peripherals (such as keyboards, mouse, and speakers), and tin/bimetal containers. CRV items, such as plastic bottles and aluminum cans, may be dropped off, but will not be paid cash at this facility. Contact Allied Waste Services at (925) 685-4711 for more information.
A discounted garbage rate exists for Martinez Seniors 62 years or older, for the 20, 32, and 64 gallon cart sizes. Offering this discount makes refuse/recycling services much more economical for Martinez Seniors. Residents younger than 62 can also enjoy a significant rate reduction by recycling more and going to a smaller refuse cart.
For information on Single Stream Recycling; Senior/Mini Can Rates; or any other questions regarding your garbage service, please call Allied Waste Services at 685-4716 or 685-4711. You may also visit their website http://www.alliedwasteservicesofcontracostacounty.com For general refuse or recycling assistance, please call the City of Martinez Solid Waste and Recycling hotline at 372-3531.
