The capital of California in the USA is called Sacramento near Rancho Cordova and San Jose, situated by the Sacramento River and the American River. The Department of Waste Management and Recycling handles trash collection in Sacramento. As a resident, it’s important to uphold cleanliness in the environment by abiding by specific rules and regulations regarding sanitation.
Find Your Collection Day in Sacramento
To find your trash collection day, simply click the provided link. Once there, enter your complete address into the search bar and hit enter to view your schedule.
https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/public-works/recycling-solid-waste/collection_calendar
Sacramento Residential Garbage Collection
Residential trash will be picked up every week in Sacramento. To ensure your garbage collection, place your trash container outside by 6 AM on your scheduled collection day. Do not overfill your trash cart; only close the lid and place the cart outside for collection to reduce litter in the street.
If you have a lot of garbage, crush and flatten the material in the cart to create more space. Do not place your trash cart behind obstacles such as poles, mailboxes, vehicles, or bike parking lines. Do not mix recycling and yard waste with residential garbage; recycling and yard waste collection services will be provided separately.
Sacramento Recycling Collection Schedule
Recycling services will be provided once every two weeks. Please place your recycling materials outside alongside your residential garbage to ensure they are collected. Your recycling pickup will occur either during recycling collection Week A or Week B. If you are unsure of your collection week, click on the following link to get a map and you will get access to your recycling collection schedule.
https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/public-works/recycling-solid-waste/collection_calendar
Place only empty, clean, and dry items in the recycling cart. Recycling material includes paper, cardboard, glass bottles, glass jars, plastic bottles, plastic containers, steel containers, etc. Do not place any irrelevant material in the recycling cart; otherwise, your cart will not be serviced.
Report Missed Collection
If you believe that your trash was missed during collection for any reason, or if you need to order a new container or replace a broken one, contact the Waste Management and Recycling Department at 311 or 916-264-5011 to report it.
They will address your issue as soon as possible. In other situations, if you purchase a new home and require trash carts for that house, you can call 916-808-5454 to order a new cart.
Container Size and Rate
If you have a lot of trash and need an extra cart, or if you are moving into a new house and want to buy a new cart, call 311 to order one. The city charges less for smaller carts, and the fee depends on the size and type of cart you choose.
| Cart Types | Container Size | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage | 32 gallons (small) | $19.04 |
| Garbage | 64 gallons (medium) | $25.07 |
| Garbage | 96 gallons (large) | $30.51 |
| Mixed Recycling (blue container) | 32, 64, or 96 gallons | $8.10 |
| Organic Waste (green container) | 96 gallons | $19.18 |
| Food Waste Only* | 32 gallons | $13.43 |
Household Junk Pickup
If you have household junk trash and need to dispose of it, the city provides junk pickup services from February to late October. Additionally, you can request a special pickup if you want to dispose of household junk before your scheduled collection day. To request special pickup services, call 311 or fill out an online request form.
Household Hazardous Collection
Household hazardous materials include paint, cleaners, oil, batteries, and pesticides that contain harmful chemicals. If these chemicals are released into the environment, they could cause environmental issues. These toxic chemicals could also lead to health problems when they enter the environment.
Therefore, the city would appreciate it if residents dispose of all household hazardous materials properly. You can bring your household hazardous material to the Sacramento HHW facility located at Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station. The working days of this HHW facility are from Tuesday to Saturday between 8 AM to 5 PM.
Sacramento Trash Holidays Schedule
Sacramento will observe certain holidays that will affect your trash collection schedule. Adjustments to your trash collection schedule will be communicated to you accordingly.
| Date Observed | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 1 | New Year’s Day |
| Monday, January 15 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| Monday, February 19 | Presidents’ Day |
| Monday, April 1 | Cesar Chavez Day |
| Monday, May 27 | Memorial Day |
| Thursday, July 4 | Independence Day |
| Monday, September 2 | Labor Day |
| Monday, November 11 | Veterans Day (observed) |
| Thursday, November 28 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Friday, November 29 | Thanksgiving |
| Tuesday, December 24 | Christmas Eve 1/2 Holiday (observed) |
| Wednesday, December 25 | Christmas |
| Tuesday, December 31 | New Year’s Eve 1/2 Holiday (observed) |
| Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | New Year’s Day |
