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Concord outlines pilot for automated curbside trash and recycling; pilot starts mid-2026
Summary
City staff and Casella presented a two-phase plan to switch Concord to automated curbside trash and recycling: a pilot week beginning June 29, 2026, followed by citywide rollout in 2028. Standard carts will be 65 gallons for trash and 95 gallons for recycling; residents on pilot routes can request alternative sizes through March 31, 2026.
City staff and contractor Casella briefed the Concord City Council Dec. 8 on a planned transition from manual curbside collection to automated cart-based service. The two-phase schedule begins with a pilot week the week of June 29, 2026, and a full citywide transition planned for 2028. Staff said automated collection is becoming industry standard and can deliver efficiency, worker safety and higher recycling volumes.
Under the proposal, every curbside household would receive a 65-gallon trash cart (black lid) and a 95-gallon…
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