Sandbags/Water Diversion Systems | Sandbags for Contra Costa Residents of Unincorporated Areas of CCC
***SEE DESCRIPTION***, Martinez, CA 94553
Eligibility
None
Required documents
MUST BRING OWN SHOVEL
Hours
Vary by location and availability
925-313-2000
Voice·
Main Number
Languages
English only
Application process
Sandbags available as supplies last; call the County Public Works Maintenance Division to report sandbag station concerns.
Fees
None
Service area
Contra Costa County
MUST BRING YOUR OWN SHOVEL
BAY POINT: Ambrose Community Center, 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point, M-F, 7am - 9pm. Bring shovel. Bags are located in a large green plastic trash bin on the West side of parking lot next to the fence line about 3/4 of the way back to the paying field.
RICHMOND: West County Detention Facility, 5555 Giant Highway, Richmond. 24 hours daily. Bring shovel, bags are located in a large gray plastic trash bin. The sand cradle is on the south side of the facility parking area.
MARTINEZ/PACHECO: County Public Works, 2475 Waterbird Way, Martinez (Across from County fueling station). 24 hours daily. Bring shovel, bags are located in a large gray plastic trash bin located at the parking stall north of the fueling station. Nearest cross street is Imhoff Drive.
KNIGHTSEN: Farm Bureau/County Agriculture, 3030 2nd Street, Knightsen. 24 hours daily. Bring shovel, bags and sand are located at the north end of the parking lot adjacent to the building.
WALNUT CREEK: Howe Homestead, 2950 Walnut Boulevard, Walnut Creek. Bring shovel, bags and sand are located in the parking lot.
BYRON: Byron Airport, 500 Eagle Court, Byron; 24 hours daily. Bring shovel, bags are located in front of the pump house near the flag pole. Contact Airport staff at 925-634-0147 for access. The sand cradle is located on the west side of the pump house.
Last Assured
07/22/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Contra Costa County Office of The Sheriff
Provides oversight of all Office of the Sheriff operations, including Coroner's Office, detention facilities, patrol services for unincorporated Contra Costa County, follow-up of felony and misdemeanor crimes committed in the County, oversees the County's Office of Emergency Services, and other related law enforcement and homeland security services. Also provides drop-off for unused/expired medications.
