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Bin Placement Rules: Pittsburg vs Richmond

How do bin placement rules rules compare between Pittsburg, CA and Richmond, CA?

Pittsburg and Richmond have similar restriction levels.

Pittsburg, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Residents receive three color-coded carts from Pittsburg Disposal: gray for trash, blue for recycling, and green for organics/food scraps. Carts must stay closed, never overfilled, and be kept clean. Extra bags outside the cart are not collected unless the resident has purchased an overflow tag.

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Richmond, CA

Contra Costa County

Some Restrictions

Richmond residents must use the three-cart system provided by Republic Services: gray (trash), blue (recycling), and green (organics/compost). Carts are the property of Republic Services, must not be overfilled, and must be sized correctly to avoid surcharges.

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