Composting organics is now the law

SB1383: What To Know

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

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

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Castle Hill / Tice Creek Bridge Service Day Change

Starting the week of October 15, 2022, the new collection day for recycling, organics and landfill materials in a portion of the Castle Hill neighborhood in Walnut Creek will be SATURDAY.

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New Service Guide for Parents and Schools!

Learn more about recycling, composting, food donation and waste reduction programs and services available to schools. 

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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.

Organics Recycling Information 

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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CCCSWA Board of Directors Meeting

The CCCSWA Board of Directors will meet on December 8, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.   

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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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