Richmond vs Walnut Creek
How do recycling requirements rules compare between Richmond, CA and Walnut Creek, CA?
Richmond and Walnut Creek have similar restriction levels.
Richmond, CA
Contra Costa County
Richmond uses single-stream recycling in the blue cart, collected weekly by Republic Services. California SB 1383 mandates organics recycling in the green cart, and AB 341/1826 require commercial recycling for most businesses. Contamination fees apply.
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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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