Pickup Rules & Schedules: El Cerrito vs Richmond
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between El Cerrito, CA and Richmond, CA?
El Cerrito and Richmond 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.
View full El Cerrito rules →Richmond, CA
Contra Costa County
Republic Services is Richmond's exclusive franchised hauler and collects trash, recycling, and organics weekly on a route-specific day Monday through Friday. Carts must be at the curb by 6 AM on collection day and removed by the end of the day or the morning after.
View full Richmond rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | El Cerrito | Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Code citation | CCC 418-2 | - |
| Set-out time | 6:00 AM service day | - |
| Removal window | Within 24 hours | - |
| Main hauler | Republic Services | - |
| Subscription | Mandatory | - |
| - | - |
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.
Richmond FAQ
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