Recycling

Residential Bins

Blue Bin

Recycling

Accepted Materials

N
Plastic containers (#1-7)
N
Metal containers
N
Glass bottles and jars
N
Paper (non-glossy)
N
Cardboard (flattened)

Not Accepted

M
Food waste or scraps
M
General garbage
M
Paper towels or tissues
M
Yard waste
M
Wood products
M
Styrofoam
M
Hot ashes
M
Hazardous materials
M
Batteries
M
Electronic devices
M
Glossy or coated paper
M
Milk cartons
M
Plastic bags

Important: All recyclables must be empty, clean, and dry before disposal.

Green Bin

Organics & Compost

Accepted Materials

N
Yard trimmings and grass
N
Fruits and vegetables
N
Dairy products
N
Bread and grains
N
Food-soiled paper products
N
Meat, seafood, bones, and shells

Not Accepted

M
Plastic materials
M
Glass materials
M
Metal items
M
Pet waste
M
Diapers

Helpful tips when recycling your food scraps:

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Empty food scraps every 2-3 days to prevent pest attraction
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Layer food scraps with yard trimmings to minimize odors
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Line collection pails with newspaper or paper towels (compostable with contents)
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Use only BPI-certified compostable bags (ASTM 6400 Standard)
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Keep organics cart lid closed between collections

Medication & Sharps Disposal

Safe Medication Disposal Program

The Golden Rain Foundation partners with At Your Door Special Collection to provide environmentally responsible medication disposal. This program prevents pharmaceutical contamination of water systems, as treatment facilities cannot remove these compounds from wastewater.

Drop-off Location: Gateway Complex - Yellow secure collection box between Library and Oak Room

Hours: Accessible during Gateway operating hours

Accepted Materials

N
Prescription medications (solid form)
N
Over-the-counter medications
N
Vitamins and supplements (pills/capsules)

Not Accepted

M
Liquid medications
M
Medical sharps or needles
M
Medical devices

Sharps Disposal

Used medical needles (sharps) cannot be placed in household garbage. Sharps can be disposed of in the red box at Gateway located in the lobby by the main parking lot near the Library and the Oak Room. It is next to the yellow drug disposal box.

Drop-off Location: Gateway Complex - Red sharps container in main parking lot lobby (adjacent to medication disposal box)

Hours: Accessible during Gateway operating hours

Environmental Warning: Never dispose of medications via household drains or toilets. These substances persist through water treatment and contaminate environmental water systems.

Safety Protocol: All sharps must be in approved, sealed sharps containers. Never dispose of loose needles. Follow all posted instructions at the disposal site.

Corporation Yard Recycling Facility

Facility Information

Address: 800 Rockview Drive (Mutual Operations entrance)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Monitoring: Staff-supervised during operating hours

Compliance Note: This facility maintains detailed logs to meet City of Walnut Creek requirements for 50% minimum recycling on permitted projects.

Service Type

Green Waste Only Bin

Wood Recycle Only Bin

Construction/Demolition Bin

Materials Accepted

Grass cuttings, tree/shrub trimmings

Plywood, decking, tree logs

Building materials, limited furniture

Requirements

100% recyclable

50% minimum recyclable

90% minimum recyclable

Electronics and Appliance Waste

Rapid Recycle Collection Service

Phone: (925) 671-9008

Service Day: Mondays only

Scheduling Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

A minimum of 10 appointments a day is required for the truck and a technician to come to Rossmoor. Items picked up include computers, TVs, refrigerators, washers, microwaves, printers and more. The rule of thumb for e-waste is if it has a cord or needs a battery, the company will take it. The company also accepts small items made predominately of some type of metal, such as small tables, chairs and tools. It does not accept aluminum cans for recycling.

Some items have a fee for handling and recycling, which must be paid by the resident at the time of scheduling. The recycle rates are:

Item Fees

Item Category

Refrigerator/Freezer

Air Conditioning Units

Washer/Dryer/Dishwasher

Projection/DLP/Plasma Television

Stove/Range/Oven

Microwave Oven

Cooktop/Water Heater

Fee

$45.00

$22.00

$15.00

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Contra Costa County Hazardous Waste Facility

Address: 4797 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA

Hours: Monday - Saturday, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Phone: 1-(800) 646-1431

Requirements: Photo identification required

For all hazardous wastes, use the Free County Facility

Mattress & Box Spring Disposal

Bay Area Recycle

Phone: (925) 465-5576

Service: Pickup and disposal (fee applies)

Disposal Guidelines

Mattresses and box springs cannot be disposed of at the Corporation Yard facility. Residents must arrange for special pickup or self-transport to an approved facility.

Alternative Disposal Option:

Acme Landfill - Martinez, CA (self-transport option)