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Our organic waste program is designed to produce clean, usable compost that’s safe for soil. Pet waste can contain disease-causing organisms, so it isn’t accepted in the green cart.

Please bag all pet waste and put it in the brown cart, including:

• soiled newspaper
• bird-cage waste (including seeds and shells contaminated with droppings)
• cat litter

*Nut shells are accepted in the green cart, but if they are contaminated with pet waste, please bag them and dispose of them in the brown cart.

Essentially, everything that used to go in the brown cart stays in the brown cart, with the exception of organic materials.

Here are common examples of general household waste that typically go in the trash (brown cart):

• Diapers and pull-ups
• Pet waste and cat litter (bagged)
• Bathroom waste: used tissues, cotton swabs/balls, wipes
• Plastic wrap/film: cling wrap, chip/candy wrappers, squeeze pouches
• Foam packaging
• Broken household items: non-electronic broken toys, pens, sponges, toothbrushes, rubber gloves
• Ceramics and broken glass (bag carefully): mugs, plates, mirrors
• Dust, dirt, and vacuum contents
• Cold cigarette butts and ashes (fully cooled, bagged)

Please review the Service Guide for detailed information: https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/public-works/garbage

Garbage (brown cart) will continue to be serviced weekly while recycling (blue cart) and organic waste (green cart) will continue to alternate every other week. The City uses bi-weekly collection to maximize environmental and financial benefits, including:

• Maintaining bi-weekly collection of the green cart lowers operational expenses for trucks and staff, helping to keep Brentwood’s rates as low as possible.
• Fewer truck trips mean lower greenhouse gas emissions, less air and noise pollution, and reduced wear on local streets.
• Bi-weekly service encourages residents to be more mindful of waste diversion, which is critical for meeting state-mandated recycling and greenhouse gas reduction goals.

The City continues to monitor the program and community feedback to ensure the program remains effective, compliant with state requirements, and financially responsible. If changes to the program are needed, we will conduct a community survey to gather feedback before making any changes. All updates will be communicated to residents. 

If you have additional questions, please contact the Solid Waste division at (925) 516-6090.

The City uses bi-weekly collection to maximize environmental and financial benefits, including:

• Lower costs for residents/enhanced efficiency: Maintaining bi-weekly collection of the green cart lowers operational expenses for trucks and staff, helping to keep Brentwood's rates as low as possible.
• Reduced carbon footprint: Fewer truck trips mean lower greenhouse gas emissions, less air and noise pollution, and reduced wear on local streets.
• Encouraging sustainability: Bi-weekly service encourages residents to be more mindful of waste diversion, which is critical for meeting state-mandated recycling and greenhouse gas reduction goals. Fewer trucks and routes lowers greenhouse gas emissions.

The City continues to monitor the program and community feedback to ensure the program remains effective, compliant with state requirements, and financially responsible. If changes to the program are needed, those changes will include the opportunity for community feedback and will be communicated to the residents.

No, but residents can request a cart swap at any time (subject to a fee). Washing carts at home is an option many residents use for all carts, using biodegradable degreasers or soap and water.

After washing, dispose of the wash water on your lawn or a landscaped area so it can soak into the ground. Do not pour wash water down storm drains. Discharging anything into storm drains is prohibited because it flows directly into local waterways.