White Pony Express Food Rescue App

Get involved in Contra Costa’s newest way to save edible food
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Fruit Rescue

Join the effort to harvest and donate usable fruit

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Green Organics Tips

Feed food scraps to your kitchen pail

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Multifamily Recycling Tips

Bring recycling to the blue bin in a reusable bag

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“Hello Recycling Bin” to 925-940-5795 and I’ll help you sort your items! 

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Reuse and Cleanup Day Program

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Household Hazardous Waste

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Beyond The Cart

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

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Featured Stories

CCCSWA Board of Directors Meetings

The next Board meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m. Click on the link below to download Agendas and Reports.

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Reuse, Repair, and Thrift Search Tool

There are many central Contra Costa organizations and businesses that we can support to achieve waste prevention and reduction goals on a very local level. Use this search tool to find local resources.  

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Sorting Signmaker Tool

Visual bin displays make it simple for folks to sort recycling, compost, and waste correctly. Now you can create your own signs with our online tool. Perfect for home, office, schools, and events!

It’s quick and easy to make your custom signs—try it today!

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New Hello Recycling Bin On-Demand Texting Binbot

We’ve all stood there wondering if something goes in the blue, green or black bin. Now, RecycleSmart residents can text “Hello Recycling Bin” to (925) 940-5795 for on-demand sorting information! Wondering which bin the milk carton goes in? Text Hello Recycling Bin!

Free Compost

RecycleSmart residents can sign up for our free compost giveaway events coming this spring or visit our free compost hub!

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New Service Rates

New residential and commercial service rates are effective March 1, 2026. Download service rates, FAQs, RecycleSmart Programs and Services, and other information.

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