Oakley vs Walnut Creek
How do recycling requirements rules compare between Oakley, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?
Oakley and Walnut Creek have similar restriction levels.
Oakley, CA
Contra Costa County
Oakley residents receive weekly single-stream recycling collection in blue carts through Republic Services. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, glass bottles/jars, metal cans, and rigid plastics labeled 1, 2, and 5. Contamination with food, liquids, or non-recyclable items can cause loads to be rejected.
View full Oakley rules →Walnut Creek, CA
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.
View full Walnut Creek rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Oakley | Walnut Creek |
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| Fact | Single-stream blue cart, weekly pickup | - |
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Oakley FAQ
Can I recycle plastic bags in my Oakley blue cart?
No. Plastic bags and film plastics jam recycling sorting equipment. Return them to grocery store collection bins (most major stores have plastic bag recycling at the entrance).
What do I do with old batteries and electronics in Oakley?
Never place batteries or electronics in any curbside cart — they cause fires. Take them to the Contra Costa County Household Hazardous Waste Facility in Martinez, free for county residents.
Walnut Creek FAQ
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