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Concord vs Richmond

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

Concord and Richmond 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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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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