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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.

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Sort Smart!

Do you know what materials are accepted in your blue recycling cart?

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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.

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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. 

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2022 New Service Rates

New service rates for homes, multifamily properties and businesses are effective March 1, 2022. 

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Townhome Organics Service

If you live in a townhome, proper sorting of organics is now required under SB 1383, and you may receive a green organics cart. 

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