Transfer station
Contra Costa Transfer and Recovery Station
0.5 mi S · Martinez, CA
LandfillListed as closed
ACME Landfill
Martinez, Contra Costa County, CA · All sites in Contra Costa County
ACME Landfill is a landfill in Martinez, Contra Costa County, California, operated by Acme Fill Corporation. Our sources list this facility as closed; it is kept here so people searching for it learn that before driving out.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 13 disposal sites we list in Contra Costa County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Closed |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1954 |
| Closed | 2003 |
| Waste in place | 10,800,000 tons (2002) |
| Size | 516 acres |
| Owner | Acme Fill Corporation |
| Operator | Acme Fill Corporation |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Location and nearby sites
38.02532, -122.08730
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- Drop-off center
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- Transfer station
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- Transfer station
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- Transfer station
El Cerrito Recycling Center
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More in Contra Costa County
- Brentwood Transfer StationTransfer Station · Brentwood
- Byron Crushing & Grinding Services, Inc.Transfer Station · Byron
- Cardboard Drop OffDrop-Off & Convenience Center · Brentwood
- Central Processing FacilityTransfer Station · Richmond
- Dutra Materials: Richmond PlantConstruction Debris Recycler · North Richmond
- Golden Bear Waste Recycling CenterTransfer Station · Richmond
- Wccslf Organic Materials ProcessingYard Waste & Compost Site · Richmond
ACME Landfill: questions
What does ACME Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Is ACME Landfill closed?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists the landfill as closed in 2003 (data as of September 2024). Some closed landfills keep a transfer station or drop-off area open, so check before you go.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from CalEPA Regulated Site Portal) · record dated 2025-08-15
- OpenStreetMap way/465280787 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated August 15, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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