Pittsburg vs Walnut Creek
How do recycling requirements rules compare between Pittsburg, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?
Pittsburg and Walnut Creek have similar restriction levels.
Pittsburg, CA
Contra Costa County
Blue cart recycling in Pittsburg accepts clean paper, cardboard, rigid plastics #1-#5 and #7, aluminum, tin, and glass bottles and jars. Plastic bags, film, polystyrene foam, and food-contaminated items belong in the trash. Recycling participation is required under AB 341 for multifamily and businesses.
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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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