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Concord vs Pittsburg

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

Concord and Pittsburg have similar restriction levels.

Concord, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

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.

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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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