Concord vs Richmond
How do bin placement rules rules compare between Concord, CA and Richmond, CA?
Concord and Richmond have similar restriction levels.
Concord, CA
Contra Costa County
Concord requires use of Republic Services-issued carts in three colors: gray (garbage), blue (recycling), and green (organics per SB 1383). Carts must be within 3 feet of the curb, lids fully closed, and not overfilled. Extra or overflow material outside the cart is not collected. Cart sizes are 20, 32, 64, or 96 gallons with rates scaled to volume.
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Contra Costa County
Richmond residents must use the three-cart system provided by Republic Services: gray (trash), blue (recycling), and green (organics/compost). Carts are the property of Republic Services, must not be overfilled, and must be sized correctly to avoid surcharges.
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