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Concord vs Walnut Creek

How do bin placement rules rules compare between Concord, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?

Concord and Walnut Creek have similar restriction levels.

Concord, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

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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Walnut Creek, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Walnut Creek residents must use Republic Services-issued carts only. Standard sizes are 20, 32, 64, and 96 gallons for garbage; 64 or 96 gallon for recycling and organics. Overfilled carts (lid not fully closed) and contaminated loads are subject to non-collection and fees.

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