Republic Services picks up holiday trees at no additional cost for single family homes and multifamily properties throughout January on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day during your scheduled week. Click to see your collection week and setout guidelines.

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!

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.  

We’re looking for young artists in our service area to help us create our 2026 truck signs! These highly visible signs are placed on both sides of the Republic Services recycling, organics, and landfill collection trucks. Submissions are due March 27, 2026.

RecycleSmart residents can visit our compost hub!

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

The next Board of Directors meeting will be on January 27, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m. at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building.