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Brentwood vs Pittsburg

How do recycling requirements rules compare between Brentwood, CA and Pittsburg, CA?

Brentwood and Pittsburg have similar restriction levels.

Brentwood, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Brentwood requires single-stream recycling via the blue cart and organics via the green cart under California SB 1383. Acceptable recyclables include paper, cardboard, rigid plastics, aluminum, and glass. Contaminated loads can be rejected or result in service charges to the property owner.

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Pittsburg, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Blue cart recycling in Pittsburg accepts clean paper, cardboard, rigid plastics #1-#5 and #7, aluminum, tin, and glass bottles and jars. Plastic bags, film, polystyrene foam, and food-contaminated items belong in the trash. Recycling participation is required under AB 341 for multifamily and businesses.

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