Reduce, Reuse & Recycle where you Live, Work & Play!
Every year, roughly 77,000 tons of waste material is disposed of in local landfills by residents and businesses in Antioch (garbage/resources buried). This disposed waste is approximately 50% of all the discards generated (reduce, recycle and rot). This equates to 4.1 pounds per person every day! Our State mandated target is 4.2 pounds per person per day and the state average is 4.3, so great job! There are still a lot of resources that can be diverted from the landfill as we work on meeting the State-wide goal of a 75% diversion rate.
In partnership with our Franchised Hauler, Republic Services (formally known as Allied Waste) the city offers many programs to help our businesses and residents reduce their waste. While subscribing to garbage and recycling service is mandatory for all, please keep in mind the even more important R’s: Reducing your waste by not generating it, Reusing items and Composting (Rot).
Please do your part by taking advantage of the programs below to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Rot! |
Freecycle Network & Reuse Guide |
| Do you have any items that are in a useable condition, but you just don’t want it anymore? Are you always on the lookout for free stuff? The Freecycle Network is a grassroots, non-profit movement composed of local groups that are giving and receiving free items in their community. Click here to visit the Antioch group page of the Freecycle Network. Want other options for reusing your items? The Reuse Guide has resources throughout the County for usable items |
Garbage & Recycling Collection |
As an Antioch resident or business, your garbage and recycling service is provided by Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste Services). Republic Services is the only hauler authorized by the City of Antioch to charge for garbage or recycling collection. To find out more about your curbside service, commercial programs, or community outreach and education, visit the Republic Services Website. |
Motor Oil Recycling |
Are you a do-it-yourself type when it comes to automobile maintenance? The City of Antioch has several convenient motor oil and used filter recycling options. Click here to find out more.  |
Paint Recycling |
Need to recycle any unused paint? PaintCare is a non-profit program established to manage the reuse, recycling, and proper disposal of unused paint. Visit www.paintcare.com to find a drop-off location near you.
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Riders Recycle |
Attention motorcycle owners! Click here for all the motor oil recycling information you need:
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Stop Unwanted Mail |
It's good to recycle your junk mail.
It's even better to stop getting it. To request a Stop Junk Mail Kit or learn more about reducing unwanted mail visit www.stopjunkmail.org |
Waste Prevention Speakers & Learning Activities |
Do you have a community group looking for speakers? Or a youth group or school that wants to learn about waste prevention? Environmental Resources can help! Send us a message to schedule us to come out for one of the following topics:
- Composting
- Reuse art projects
- Waste free lunches
- And more!
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Yard Waste Program
and Exemption Application |
| Residents of Antioch are required to subscribe to yard waste recycle service with Republic Services. This program successfully diverts over 9,000 tons of material from landfills each year. Click here for more information about Yard Waste Recycling.
If you believe you are eligible for an exemption from the program, click here for a Yard Waste Exemption application. |
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