Pickup Rules & Schedules: El Cerrito vs Oakley
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between El Cerrito, CA and Oakley, CA?
El Cerrito and Oakley have similar restriction levels.
El Cerrito, CA
Contra Costa County
Unincorporated Contra Costa County uses franchised haulers (Republic Services, Mt. Diablo Recycling) with assigned weekly collection days by route. Carts must be curbside by 6 AM on service day and removed within 24 hours.
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Contra Costa County
Republic Services is the exclusive franchised waste hauler for Oakley, providing weekly curbside collection of garbage, recycling, and organics (green waste/food scraps) to all residential customers. Service day is assigned by address, with holiday schedule adjustments posted annually.
View full Oakley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | El Cerrito | Oakley |
|---|---|---|
| Code citation | CCC 418-2 | - |
| Set-out time | 6:00 AM service day | - |
| Removal window | Within 24 hours | - |
| Main hauler | Republic Services | - |
| Subscription | Mandatory | - |
| Fact | - | Republic Services is exclusive hauler |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
El Cerrito FAQ
Can I opt out of trash service?
No. Occupied residences in unincorporated Contra Costa County must subscribe to franchised hauler service under Chapter 418.
What if my collection day falls on a holiday?
Major holidays (New Year's, Thanksgiving, Christmas) delay the remainder of the week by one day. Check your hauler's website for specifics.
Oakley FAQ
What day is my trash collected in Oakley?
Collection day depends on your address. Visit the Republic Services Oakley customer portal or call 925-685-4711 with your address to find your assigned day, which falls Monday through Friday.
What time do I need to put my carts out?
Carts must be at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day, with handles facing your house and wheels toward the street. Missed collections from late placement are your responsibility.
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