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Concord vs Walnut Creek

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

Concord and Walnut Creek 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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Walnut Creek, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Walnut Creek mandates curbside recycling under CA AB 341 (commercial) and AB 1826/SB 1383 (organics). Blue carts accept paper, cardboard, metals, glass, and rigid plastics #1-#7. Green carts handle food scraps and yard waste per SB 1383 organics diversion requirements.

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