Central Contra Costa County
Valley Waste Management is your partner in helping to achieve Contra Costas County’s solid waste diversion goals.
By practicing the 4Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot - you can control the amount of waste generated. Here are a few tips to help you practice the 4Rs:
Reduce: Buy in bulk to avoid individual packages or products with excessive packaging.
Reuse: Avoid the use of disposable or single-use utensils, napkins, paper towels, and other disposable products. Buy durable items that can be reused over and over again.
Recycle: Close the loop on recycling and buy products that are made with recycled materials. Items identified as containing “post-consumer” materials are made from things you tossed in your recycling cart or bin!
Rot: Place your garden cuttings, grass, branches, and leaves in your green waste cart to be composted.
