LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA – That last bag of trash sticking out of your garbage cart could soon come with an extra charge in Lamorinda and neighboring cities. Republic Services has announced that, beginning November 1, 2026, overfilled black landfill carts will trigger a $10 fee per occurrence in its RecycleSmart service area, which includes customers in …
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