Changes Underway For Walnut Creek's Trash, Recycling and Organics Collections

Announcement submitted from Republic Services:

Those emptied pizza boxes will soon have a fresh place to go – the organics cart being delivered as part of a new contract with Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste).

Republic Services are replacing all residential carts in Walnut Creek – recycling, organics and solid waste – between March and May. The new carts will have a different color scheme and clearer signage explaining what to put in each, with the goal of reducing what goes into the landfill.

Food and food-soiled paper such as napkins, paper plates and pizza boxes will go into the green organics cart, along with green waste. These items will end up in a compost facility.

Many more types of plastic, including hard plastic toys, will go into the blue recycling cart, along with the usual paper, cardboard, metal, and glass, and on to a recycling facility.

For most residents, the new recycle, organics and landfill carts will be delivered the day before their regular collection day. The old carts will be removed the following day, after they are emptied. About 6 percent of Walnut Creek residents will have a service day change (you will receive notification if you are in this group).

Look for details in the mail, or call Republic Services at 925-685-4711.

As for those old carts? If they are in good shape, they will be reused in cities that still use the ‘old’ color scheme. And if they are not in good shape, they will be recycled, of course!