City of Antioch: Environment: Solid Waste & Recycling Information

Reduce, Reuse & Recycle where you Live, Work & Play!

Every year, 140,000 tons of waste material is generated by residents and businesses in Antioch. Under state law, the City of Antioch must divert 50% of that material from landfills. Currently the residents and businesses are diverting 45% through recycling, reuse and waste prevention programs and activities. We are almost there, but we need your help! Please do your part by taking advantage of the programs below to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Rot!

Now it is even easier to recycle with the NEW Residential Recycling Cart collection!
No more heavy lifting required! No more separating your paper from your plastics! All recyclables can now go in the brown recycling cart and be easily wheeled out to the curb for collection.

Residents will be receiving new 64 gallon recycling carts October 24- November 5. The new collection program begins officially on November 1st, but you can start using your recycling cart as soon as it is delivered. In order to encourage recycling and waste prevention, the City has restructured the garbage rates. To take advantage of the new savings by downsizing your garbage cart, call Allied Waste at (925) 685-4711 or visit their website at Allied Waste.

What to know more about the new program?

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions or Allied Waste.

Please do your part by taking advantage of the programs below to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Rot!

CoCoMAX

CoCoMAX is a FREE materials exchange service designed to match the discards of businesses and other entities in Contra Costa County with potential users. Any business, nonprofit group, individual or government agency can list materials they have available or would like to acquire. Listings are updated regularly. Visit the County's site to search for materials!

Construction & Demolition Recycling Ordinance

Effective May 13th, 2004 all construction, demolition or remodeling projects valued at $75,000 or more will be required to recycle 50% of the debris from the project. Click here to find out more.

Composting

Click here for upcoming composting class schedules and links to composting information that will help you learn how to turn your yard’s trimmings into rich compost. The City offers free composting workshops and discounted compost bins. Do the Rot thing!

Computer/Electronics/TV Recycling

Televisions and Computer Monitors are banned from landfills and must be recycled and other electronic equipment should be recycled too. Click here for information on how to safety discard your electronic waste.

Garbage & Recycling Collection

As an Antioch resident or business, your garbage and recycling service is provided by Pleasant Hill Bayshore Disposal (PHBD). PHBD 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 PHBD website.

Got Toxics?

It is illegal to dispose of Hazardous Materials in the garbage, storm drain or sewers. You have a safer option. Visit the Delta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

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.

Recycling in Public Places

Recycle where you play! Check out all the public places the City has recycling available & do your part by recycling your beverage containers where available.

Reuse Guide

Do you have items that you don’t need anymore but still have plenty on life left? The Reuse Guide has resources throughout the County for usable items.

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

Yard Waste Program
and Exemption Application

Residents of Antioch are required to subscribe to yard waste recycle service with PHBD. This program successfully diverts over 9,000 tons of material from landfills each year. Click here for more information about Yard Waste Recycling.

Finding More Information

Looking for more information on Reducing, Reusing or Recycling, or information on areas outside of Antioch? Check out these links to recycling resources and information.

Environment: Solid Waste & Recycling

3rd annual Costume Exchange

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