Is One Big Bin good for the environment?

Yes! No extra bags for sorting and no extra trucks on the road for separate collection routes!

By allowing recyclables to be included with garbage, in One Big Bin, Placer County:

  • Ensures 100% participation
  • Exceeds state-mandated waste diversion goals
  • Minimizes greenhouse gas emissions by having one truck route to collect mixed trash and recyclables
  • Provides uniformity in waste diversion and recycling programs

It's recycling and disposal made easy!

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1. Who collects my garbage?
2. Why don't I have a recycle bin?
3. Can I get a green waste can?
4. Is One Big Bin good for the environment?
5. What happens to the garbage that isn't recycled?
6. How much does garbage service cost?
7. How do I get rid of old medications, sharps and syringes?
8. What is Household Hazardous Waste?
9. Where can I dispose of Household Hazardous Waste?
10. How do I properly transport Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)?
11. Where can I dispose of old batteries?
12. What is mandatory commercial recycling (AB 341) and what services are available?
13. What is mandatory commercial organics recycling (AB 1826) and what services are available?
14. What are the organic waste bin requirements (AB 827) for customers?