Recycling Requirements: Concord vs Martinez

California's Mandatory Commercial Recycling Law (AB 341) and Concord's franchise require all residents and businesses to recycle through Republic Services' blue cart program. Accepted items include paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, and rigid plastics #1, #2, and #5. Plastic bags, film, foam, and tanglers are prohibited. Contamination is subject to SB 1383 enforcement.

Mandatory recycling and organics diversion apply to all Martinez residents and businesses under California SB 1383 and AB 341/AB 1826. Residents must separate recyclables into the blue cart and organics (yard waste plus food scraps including meat and dairy) into the green cart. Contamination of recycling loads can trigger warnings and fees. Multi-family and commercial properties generating four or more cubic yards of waste weekly must subscribe to recycling and organics service.