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Brentwood vs Richmond

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

Brentwood and Richmond 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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Richmond, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Richmond uses single-stream recycling in the blue cart, collected weekly by Republic Services. California SB 1383 mandates organics recycling in the green cart, and AB 341/1826 require commercial recycling for most businesses. Contamination fees apply.

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