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e-newsletter and say so long to unwanted paper!

Contra Costa County’s Online Guide for Reuse, Repair, and Recycling

Everything that can be recycled and composted at home can be recycled and composted at school. Check out our free programs and supplies!

Go green with our
e-newsletter and say so long to unwanted paper!

Contra Costa County’s Online Guide for Reuse, Repair, and Recycling

Everything that can be recycled and composted at home can be recycled and composted at school. Check out our free programs and supplies!

Order a Home Compost Bin for 50% Off

Residents, schools, and businesses located in the RecycleSmart service area can purchase a backyard bin, worm bin, tumbler and composting supplies.

New Service Rates Effective March 1, 2024

Republic Services customers will see new service rates for garbage, recycling, and organics services. 

Reuse and Cleanup Days

Single-family homes can donate gently used small furniture, household goods, and more, and clean out other garbage on the bi-annual Reuse & Cleanup Days.

2024 Annual Compost Giveaway Events!

RecycleSmart is partnering with Republic Services to host the annual compost giveaway events for International Compost Awareness Week 2024! 

We want your feedback on garbage, recycling and organics services.

RecycleSmart is in the process of soliciting bids for garbage, recycling, and organics services beginning in 2027.  As part of this process, we request your input.

Free Kitchen Food Scraps Container

Residents can call Republic Services at 925-685-4711 to request a free kitchen food scraps container, once every two years.

Food-Generating Businesses Can Donate Edible Food to Feed People

A new state law, SB 1383, requires some food-generating businesses to donate excess edible food.

Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors next meeting is March 28, 2024. The agenda will be available on 3/25/2024. 

Order a Home Compost Bin for 50% Off

Residents, schools, and businesses located in the RecycleSmart service area can purchase a backyard bin, worm bin, tumbler and composting supplies.

Reuse and Cleanup Days

Single-family homes can donate gently used small furniture, household goods, and more, and clean out other garbage on the bi-annual Reuse & Cleanup Days.

New 2023 Composting Workshop Dates!

Turn food scraps and other organic material into a natural fertilizer.

Single-Use Foodware Accessories Upon Request Only

State law, AB 1276, was established to help reduce the amount of waste generated by single-use items and to encourage consumers to choose reusables.

Free Kitchen Food Scraps Container

Residents can call Republic Services at 925-685-4711 to request a free kitchen food scraps container, once every two years.

Food-Generating Businesses Can Donate Edible Food to Feed People

A new state law, SB 1383, requires some food-generating businesses to donate excess edible food.