Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority

What's Happening?

New garbage rates for residential and commercial, effective March 1, 2008. Click here for information on rates.

Our next CCCSWA Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 10th @ 2:00 p.m. at the Walnut Creek Marriot. Click here for agenda packet .

For questions regarding your blue garbage cart, please call Allied Waste Services at (925) 603-1144. For questions regarding your green or burgundy/brown cart, please call Valley Waste Management at (925) 935-8900. For information about the Walnut Creek Recycling Center, click here or call (925) 937-4992.
Tired of dealing with junk mail? Submit a request for a Stop Junk Mail Kit.
Reuse and Cleanup Days for CCCSWA's residents.
Click on the carts below for frequently asked questions (FAQs) on your green waste, garbage and recycling carts.

Did you know? That the items below are not recyclable in the burgundy/brown recycling cart and should be put in your blue garbage cart or you can call (800) 750-4096 for other recycling options:
- plastic bags, plastic film wrap or any styrofoam, including packaging materials
- plastic diapers
- tissues, napkins, paper towels,
  paper plates and cups
Green waste used as alternative daily cover.
Waste Prevention and Reuse Ideas!
Plan on doing some remodeling, landscaping or just want to get rid of some big stuff? Get some quotes from our permitted recyclers.
Want to know where to recycle your electronic waste in Contra Costa County? Click here for more information.
Now available...Summer 2008 Diversions Residential Newsletter.
Household Battery Recycling Program.