Residential Bins
Blue Bin
Recycling
Accepted Materials
Not Accepted
Important: All recyclables must be empty, clean, and dry before disposal.
Green Bin
Organics & Compost
Accepted Materials
Not Accepted
Helpful tips when recycling your food scraps:
Medication & Sharps Disposal
Safe Medication Disposal Program
The Golden Rain Foundation partners with At Your Door Special Collection to provide environmentally responsible medication disposal. This program prevents pharmaceutical contamination of water systems, as treatment facilities cannot remove these compounds from wastewater.
Drop-off Location: Gateway Complex - Yellow secure collection box between Library and Oak Room
Hours: Accessible during Gateway operating hours
Accepted Materials
Not Accepted
Sharps Disposal
Used medical needles (sharps) cannot be placed in household garbage. Sharps can be disposed of in the red box at Gateway located in the lobby by the main parking lot near the Library and the Oak Room. It is next to the yellow drug disposal box.
Drop-off Location: Gateway Complex - Red sharps container in main parking lot lobby (adjacent to medication disposal box)
Hours: Accessible during Gateway operating hours
Environmental Warning: Never dispose of medications via household drains or toilets. These substances persist through water treatment and contaminate environmental water systems.
Safety Protocol: All sharps must be in approved, sealed sharps containers. Never dispose of loose needles. Follow all posted instructions at the disposal site.
Rossmoor Recycle Yard Facility
Facility Information
Address: 800 Rockview Drive (RWC Property Management entrance)
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Monitoring: Staff-supervised during operating hours
Green Waste Only Bin
Cardboard Paper Bin
Wood Recycle Only Bins
Construction/Demolition Bins
Compliance Note: This facility maintains detailed logs to meet City of Walnut Creek requirements for 50% minimum recycling on permitted projects.
Electronics and Appliance Waste
Rapid Recycle Collection Service
Phone: (925) 671-9008
Service Day: Mondays only
Scheduling Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
A minimum of 10 appointments a day is required for the truck and a technician to come to Rossmoor. Items picked up include computers, TVs, refrigerators, washers, microwaves, printers and more. The rule of thumb for e-waste is if it has a cord or needs a battery, the company will take it. The company also accepts small items made predominately of some type of metal, such as small tables, chairs and tools. It does not accept aluminum cans for recycling.
Some items have a fee for handling and recycling, which must be paid by the resident at the time of scheduling. Visit https://rapidrecycle.net/what-we-accept/ for full list of items accepted and pricing.
Item Fees
Item Category
Refrigerator/Freezer
Air Conditioner
Washer/Dryer/Dishwasher
Projection/DLP/Plasma Television
Stove/Range/Oven
Microwave Oven
Fee
$45.00
$45.00
$22.00
$22.00
$22.00
$15.00
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Contra Costa County Hazardous Waste Facility
Address: 4797 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Phone: 1-(800) 646-1431
Requirements: Photo identification required; residents do not need an appointment
For all hazardous wastes, use this free county facility
Mattress & Box Spring Disposal
Bay Area Recycle
Phone: (925) 465-5576
Service: Pickup and disposal (fee applies)
Disposal Guidelines
Mattresses and box springs cannot be disposed of at the Corporation Yard facility. Residents must arrange for special pickup or self-transport to an approved facility.
Alternative Disposal Option:
Acme Landfill - Martinez, CA (self-transport option)