Recycling Requirements: Antioch vs El Cerrito
How do recycling requirements rules compare between Antioch, CA and El Cerrito, CA?
Antioch has fewer restrictions than El Cerrito.
Antioch, CA
Contra Costa County
Antioch's curbside recycling is single-stream via Republic Services. SB 1383 mandates organics recycling (food scraps + yard waste) in the green cart for all residents and businesses. Mandatory commercial and multi-family recycling applies under AB 341 and AB 1826.
View full Antioch rules →El Cerrito, CA
Contra Costa County
SB 1383 mandates organics recycling for all residents and businesses. Contra Costa County requires separation of recyclables (blue cart) and organics including food scraps (green cart) with enforcement beginning 2024.
View full El Cerrito rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Antioch | El Cerrito |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| State law | - | SB 1383 (2016) |
| Organics cart | - | Green - required |
| Diversion goal | - | 75% by 2025 |
| Contamination fine | - | Up to $500 |
| Business threshold | - | 2 cubic yards/week |
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Antioch FAQ
El Cerrito FAQ
Do I have to put food scraps in the green cart?
Yes. SB 1383 requires all residents to separate food waste, including meat and dairy, into the organics cart.
What plastics are recyclable?
Clean, rigid plastic containers marked #1, #2, and #5. Plastic bags, film, and Styrofoam are not recyclable curbside.
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