Martinez vs Walnut Creek
How do recycling requirements rules compare between Martinez, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?
Walnut Creek has fewer restrictions than Martinez.
Martinez, CA
Contra Costa County
Mandatory recycling and organics diversion apply to all Martinez residents and businesses under California SB 1383 and AB 341/AB 1826. Residents must separate recyclables into the blue cart and organics (yard waste plus food scraps including meat and dairy) into the green cart. Contamination of recycling loads can trigger warnings and fees. Multi-family and commercial properties generating four or more cubic yards of waste weekly must subscribe to recycling and organics service.
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Contra Costa County
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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