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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Albany municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Disposal facility in Berkeley. Check accepted materials, access rules and current notices before visiting.
Full guide, contact details & sources →City of Berkeley collection services. Other Alameda County cities use their own providers.
Service area: Berkeley municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
City of Oakland collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
Trash/compost: Waste Management of Alameda County. Residential recycling: California Waste Solutions.
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Service area: Oakland municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Newark municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Household hazardous waste for Alameda County residents. Business waste uses a separate program; this is not curbside trash collection.
Per visit: up to 125 lb or 15 gallons total. Each container: up to 5 gallons or 50 lb; sturdy, sealed and leak-proof.
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Local waste and recycling information. Confirm the collection provider, residency rules and accepted materials for your address before using a service.
Alpine County has three distinct watershed and solid waste service providers.Markleeville, Woodfords Douglas Disposal
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Bear Valley garbage dumpsters exclude construction materials, appliances, furniture, mattresses, clothing and household hazardous waste, including batteries, bulbs and e-waste.
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If the dumpsters are full you must take your garbage with you. You may not leave garbage outside the designated dumpsters for any reason.
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These dumpsters are located next to the regular household garbage dumpsters at the transfer station mentioned above.
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Space is limited so please break down cardboard boxes and other containers to allow as much space as possible for all community members.
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Local waste and recycling information. Confirm the collection provider, residency rules and accepted materials for your address before using a service.
The 2026 HHW calendar lists the first and third Saturday, 9 am–1 pm, at Buena Vista Waste Transfer Station in Ione. Confirm holiday exceptions with the facility.
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Local waste and recycling information. Confirm the collection provider, residency rules and accepted materials for your address before using a service.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Department resources for Calaveras and western Alpine County. Specific collection and drop-off services have their own eligibility and location rules.
During extreme weather, call (209)754-6403 to confirm that the intended facility is operating.
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The dedicated HHW page lists Rock Creek daily 8 am–4:15 pm for Calaveras and Alpine residents/businesses; business deliveries still require prior approval and scheduling.
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Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday
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Hazardous Waste Accepted at Avery 10 November 2022 Hazardous Waste Accepted at Avery Electronics Fluorescent Lights Household batteries
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County waste resources; collection referral is for unincorporated Colusa County. Maxwell and Stonyford facilities have distinct rules and fees.
Maxwell does not accept hazardous waste, treated wood, tires, compressed gas cylinders, medical waste, dead animals or vehicles. Check the county’s separate disposal resources for these items.
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Service area: Household/material-specific programme or referral only. Residency, customer eligibility, materials and receiving-site availability must be checked with the named programme; this is not unrestricted all-county disposal access.
This facility only accepts: motor oil, motor oil filters, appliances, electronic waste, batteries, fluorescent tubes, and sharps.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Brentwood municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Collection oversight covers portions of unincorporated Contra Costa County; use the county recycling service directory to confirm the provider for an address.
Service area: Household/material-specific programme or referral only. Residency, customer eligibility, materials and receiving-site availability must be checked with the named programme; this is not unrestricted all-county disposal access.
El Cerrito municipal information and referral context; actual provider, route, customer and programme limits apply
Service area: El Cerrito municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Pinole municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Pittsburg municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Curbside CFL’s Pick-Up: Customers must call (925) 682-9113 for CFL’s (compact fluorescent lights) pick-up. Please place CFL’s in a plastics bag or a container with a label that says, “Lights” and place it next to your brown garbage cart.
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Del Norte County waste-program information. Facility rules, hauler accounts and accepted materials must be checked for the specific service.
El Dorado County waste-disposal resources. Listed receiving facilities have different appointments, fees and service areas; confirm with the receiving facility.
Call the receiving facility before traveling to confirm current hours.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Clovis municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Fresno municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
City of Fresno collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
The current notice asks customers to wait until after 6:30 pm on the missed service day before reporting.
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County waste-program resources. Incorporated-city collection services have separate providers; choose the program and service area for your address.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Trash collection referrals
Service area: Reedley municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Self-haulers must keep a record of the amount of organic waste and recyclables delivered to each solid waste facility, operation, activity, or property that processes or recovers organic waste and recyclables.
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Glenn County transfer-station and recycling information. Curbside collection uses the hauler for the customer’s address.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Trash collection referrals
Service area: Eureka municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
HWMA receiving-facility and HHW services. HWMA does not provide curbside collection or bin rental; use the local franchise hauler for those services.
Resident drop-off limit: 15 gallons or 125 lb; liquid volume is based on container size.
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HWMA facilities do not accept prescription or over-the-counter medications; use a medication-specific collection program.
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Public Works programme information; follow each named provider’s actual programme scope and receiving rules.
Service area: Household/material-specific programme or referral only. Residency, customer eligibility, materials and receiving-site availability must be checked with the named programme; this is not unrestricted all-county disposal access.
Imperial County Public Health facility referrals. City and community programs have separate residency, proof-of-service and material restrictions.
This facility listing excludes hazardous/liquid/special waste, auto parts, full curbside carts and construction materials.
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Inyo County disposal facilities and community-specific HHW collection events. HHW is not accepted every day; confirm the next event and receiving location.
HHW collection is community-specific and event-based; ordinary landfill hours do not establish HHW availability.
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Kern County disposal and recycling resources. Collection providers and facility acceptance vary by address and waste type.
A maximum of 15 gallons or 125 pounds of waste/material may be transported, per vehicle, per trip.
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The contents of any single container of waste/material may not exceed five gallons.
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City of Bakersfield collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Trash collection referrals
Service area: Avenal municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Kings Waste and Recycling Authority serves Hanford, Lemoore, Corcoran and unincorporated Kings County. Check facility acceptance separately from curbside service.
All chemicals, solvents and powders that we use to clean our home, care for our lawn and automobiles, and many beauty products have compounds in them that make them toxic if not disposed of correctly. These materials CANNOT go to the landfill. To ensure that these materials are handled properly, trained professionals will periodically visit our facility to collect and dispose of your HHW FREE.
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E-Waste can be brought in to our facility FREE anytime we're open. No appointment needed, just drive in and let our staff know you have E-Waste. They'll take it from there. The fact sheet below will give you more information on E-Waste.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Clearlake municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Lake County resident HHW drop-off program.2026events have specific dates/locations; businesses must arrange an appointment and may pay a fee.
Full guide, contact details & sources →LRSWMA disposal facilities and franchise-service referrals. C&S collection serves the listed franchise communities; not every Lassen address is in that service area.
Bass Hill may close during high winds. Call the updated facility voicemail before traveling.
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Service area: Household/material-specific programme or referral only. Residency, customer eligibility, materials and receiving-site availability must be checked with the named programme; this is not unrestricted all-county disposal access.
You may take the following residential items to Bass Hill Landfill: Electronics (TVs, computers, VCRs, stereo equipment, cell phones, etc.) Household and automotive batteries Fluorescent Tubes Motor oil and oil filters Antifreeze For more information about materials accepted at Bass Hill Landfill, click here or call (530) 252-1273.
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Hazardous and electronic waste is strictly prohibited in all garbage carts, recycle carts, greenwaste carts and debris boxes. This includes all paints, thinners, pesticides, motor oil, fluorescent tubes and electronics such as televisions, monitors, and VCRs.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Alhambra municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Artesia municipal information and referral context; actual provider, route, customer and programme limits apply
Service area: Artesia municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Bell municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Below is the Solid Waste Agreement between the City of Bell and CSD, which outlines the terms, responsibilities, and requirements for solid waste collection and related services within the City.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Beverly Hills municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Burbank municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Cerritos municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Compton municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Culver City municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Diamond Bar municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Duarte municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
City of Long Beach collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
Service area: Long Beach municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Glendora municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Pickups take place on trash day and must be scheduled at least one day in advance.
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City of Los Angeles collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Lakewood municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
If the business’s total solid waste collection service is two cubic yards or more per week, organic waste subject to recycling or organic waste collection must be less than 20 gallons per week per applicable container.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Lawndale municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Monrovia municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Monterey Park municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
If you intend to self-haul your waste rather than subscribe to the service offered by your refuse service provider, you must register with the city by completing and submitting a Self-Hauler Application.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Norwalk municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
County franchise resources for unincorporated communities. The City of Los Angeles and other cities have separate collection services.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Trash collection referrals
Service area: Rolling Hills Estates municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: San Dimas municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: South Gate municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Torrance municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: West Hollywood municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Madera municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
County collection programs serve unincorporated Madera County. Valley and mountain collection providers differ; Fairmead HHW is for Madera County residents.
Service area: County collection referrals are for unincorporated Madera County. Use the address/APN map to find the valley or mountain provider.
Service area: Fairmead HHW receiving is for Madera County residents, including incorporated cities; check accepted materials and the separate Saturday HHW hours.
Marin County HHW resources. Novato residents use Novato; other Marin residents use the San Rafael facility. Business and West Marin event appointments have separate requirements.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Mariposa County landfill and transfer-station information. Stations have different open days, materials and charges.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Trash collection referrals
Service area: Fort Bragg municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
The City of Fort Bragg entered into a 10-year exclusive franchise agreement for its refuse collection (commonly known as municipal garbage or trash) within the city limits service area for single-family, multi-family, and commercial waste generators with Redwood Waste Solutions, Inc. dba C&S Waste Solutions, on December of 2021, after the City's previous Franchise Agreement with USA Waste of California, dba Empire Waste Management also known as Waste Management (WM) came to an end June 30, 2022.
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Official programme or resource directory. A listed private facility is not represented as a county department; facility admission, material and fee rules remain specific to each programme.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Mendocino County household hazardous-waste programs. Ukiah Waste Solutions operates the service under contract; business appointments are separate.
Haz-Mobile is free for Mendocino County residents; confirm accepted materials and the current event schedule.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Atwater municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Merced County resident HHW programs. Only listed materials are accepted during ordinary landfill hours; other HHW requires a scheduled collection event. Businesses use separate disposal services.
Materials such as pesticides and pool chemicals require a scheduled HHW collection event; they are not everyday landfill drop-offs.
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Please check our 2026 calendar to see the days/hours of operation for both landfills, including dates of the Cities' and the County's Community Cleanup Events.
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The Billy Wright and Highway 59 Landfills accept up to ten (10) mattresses and box springs from residents for FREE. Please neatly stack each mattress or box spring in the designated mattress area to avoid penalty of $5 each.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Merced municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Modoc County waste-management information. Use the individual facility page for receiving hours, materials and charges.
Service area: Household/material-specific programme or referral only. Residency, customer eligibility, materials and receiving-site availability must be checked with the named programme; this is not unrestricted all-county disposal access.
The County table expressly marks Alturas, Lake City, Lookout and Newell for household hazardous waste and used non-commercial oil. It does not make that acceptance claim for Davis Creek, Eagleville or Fort Bidwell. Summer/winter hours are separately printed; no season dates are inferred.
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Mono County disposal facilities. Access, materials and winter closures vary by site; non-resident disposal has a separate permit application.
County landfills and transfer stations close on county-observed holidays.
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Winter weather and road conditions can change operating days/hours; check the specific site before travel.
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Service area: Mono County household-programme information. A county browsing context is not unrestricted receiving access, all-material acceptance at every transfer station, non-resident eligibility or a daily HHW operating schedule.
The published allowance is 220 pounds per household per month. This monthly programme allowance does not establish a legal per-trip transport limit.
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The published schedule conditions no-charge HHW/most universal-waste receiving on the listed items and quantities; excess quantities and specifically charged materials have charges. It is not unrestricted free disposal. Material/site acceptance still requires confirmation.
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Monterey County referrals to Salinas Valley Recycles and ReGen Monterey. Their service areas differ; confirm eligibility with the receiving facility.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Trash collection referrals
Service area: Gonzales municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Soledad municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Note: The only bin that can be changed to a different size is the garbage collection bin.
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Napa County HHW resource guide. Household and business channels differ; confirm facility eligibility and accepted materials before travel.
The listed HHW facility excludes radioactive materials, explosives and ammunition.
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Nevada County facility and recycling resources. Collection contractors and the Tahoe/Truckee area have separate service arrangements.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Trash collection referrals
Service area: Aliso Viejo municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Anaheim municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Self-haulers must source separate all recyclable materials and organic waste generated on-site and transport those materials to a permitted solid waste facility, operation, activity, or property that processes or recovers recyclable materials and organic waste.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Dana Point municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Fullerton municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection fees are included in the Utility Bill for residential accounts only.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: La Palma municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Please note, pursuant to City regulations all solid waste collection services in the City of La Palma must be performed by EDCO Disposal.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Newport Beach municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Franchised haulers provide commercial solid waste collection within the city.
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Orange County public landfill, recycling and resident HHW resources. City collection accounts use the hauler for their address.
Pickup appointments are limited and wait times apply.
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City of Santa Ana collection services through Republic Services. This is not countywide curbside collection.
The six listed holidays delay collection by one day for the remainder of the week when observed on a weekday.
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City of Anaheim collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
A Saturday holiday does not delay residential collection. Check the dated city holiday table.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Santa Ana municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Stanton municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
County collection programs in unincorporated Placer County. The four franchise areas have different haulers; incorporated-city collection is separate.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Trash collection referrals
Service area: Lincoln municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Roseville municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash is collected weekly and green waste is collected every other week, Monday through Friday. The collection day depends on where you live in the City. Trash must be set out at the curb by 6 a.m. for pickup. Please place your green waste container in the street with your garbage container. Be sure to leave at least 4 to 6 feet between your garbage and green waste container as well as all the way around the can.
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Plumas County waste-program and facility resources. Feather River Disposal and Intermountain Disposal serve different franchise areas.
Service area: Household/material-specific programme or referral only. Residency, customer eligibility, materials and receiving-site availability must be checked with the named programme; this is not unrestricted all-county disposal access.
Battery Recycling Locations: Delleker Transfer Station East Quincy Transfer Station Greenville Transfer Station Chester Transfer Station Graeagle Transfer Station
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Coachella municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Corona municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Indio municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
The franchised garbage hauler must be the provider of garbage collection service.
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Riverside County resident HHW programs. Businesses and out-of-county waste are excluded; ABOP/PaintCare sites accept a narrower set of materials.
ABOP/PaintCare sites have limited acceptance: non-contaminated antifreeze, batteries, used motor oil/filters and paint. Other materials require a suitable HHW facility.
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Containers above 5 gallons or 50 lb are listed as unacceptable.
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NOTE: Fees and Holidays listed on this web site apply to Riverside County Landfills only and NOT to the Private Transfer Stations listed below.
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Landfills do not accept hazardous waste. See the Household Hazardous Waste page or the Business Hazardous Waste page for more information on how to dispose of these materials.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Elk Grove municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
City of Sacramento collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
Service area: Sacramento municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Sacramento County collection and disposal resources. Use the address-specific collection calendar; City of Sacramento collection is a separate city program.
SOUTHEAST: Kiefer ABOP & Special Waste Facility accepts antifreeze, batteries, oils, paints (ABOP) and limited other wastes.
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San Benito County resident HHW events. Proof of residency and per-trip material limits apply; quarterly and monthly events use different locations.
No explosives, ammunition, radioactive or biological waste. The source requires approved sharps containers for syringes/lancets.
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HHW receiving for San Bernardino County residents. Site-specific material restrictions, holiday closures and business rules apply. Fire-response boundaries do not establish HHW eligibility.
Big Bear Lake has a posted temporary-closure notice starting September 26, with no year printed. Call the HHW program to confirm current status before visiting.
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Call the HHW program before traveling to verify site hours and current closures.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Grand Terrace municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
County disposal facilities and collection-provider finder. The county franchise/permitted-hauler system serves unincorporated areas; city services are separate.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Trash collection referrals
Service area: Redlands municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
All Refuse/trash, Green Waste, and Recycling Containers Must Be Placed Curbside for Collection Prior to 6:00 A.M. of Your Regular Collection Day to Avoid Being Missed.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Upland municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Del Mar municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Encinitas municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
City of San Diego collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
Recycling is collected every other week; put recyclables in dry and loose, without a plastic bag.
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Do not put organic waste in plastic bags, including bags labeled compostable.
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Please note, the Miramar Landfill and Recycling Center are closed on Sundays.
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During rain or other weather-related conditions, the landfill and greenery operations reserve the right to temporarily close/restrict certain types of vehicles and trailers for safety reasons. This would occur in the event conditions at the tipping deck are not conducive to the maneuvering of certain types of vehicles and trailers. It is a safety issue for the public and employees and a hindrance to operations when dealing with incapacitated vehicles.
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County HHW appointments are for unincorporated San Diego County residents. Incorporated-city residents must use their city program; facility and appointment rules differ.
Service area: This county HHW channel is for unincorporated San Diego County residents. Incorporated-city residents use their own city program; the El Cajon county appointment pause is separate.
The county page posts a temporary closure of El Cajon appointments for unincorporated residents. City of El Cajon residents have a separate city channel; call before planning a visit.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Santee municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Solana Beach municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
EDCO Waste and Recycling Services is the only authorized company that can haul solid waste in the City of Solana Beach. Visit their website to start or stop service, view service schedules, or find out more about their residential and commercial recycling services.
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Household hazardous-waste service for San Francisco residents. Business waste has separate requirements.
Drop-off limit: 15 gallons or 125 lb.
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You can bring items to Recology's local transfer station if you prefer to handle disposal yourself.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: San Francisco municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
San Joaquin County disposal and recycling resources. Collection service and waste acceptance must be confirmed for the individual address or facility.
Residents may transport no more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of Household Hazardous Waste per any one trip* to San Joaquin County's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility.
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NOT ACCEPTED: explosives, radioactive materials, medical waste, sewage, solar panels, controlled substances, ammunitions, refrigerating units, gas powered tools, air conditioning units, tires, large appliances, and large compressed gas cylinders.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Ripon municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
County HHW resource guide, implemented by IWMA. Facility access differs: Heritage Ranch is restricted to Heritage Ranch residents. Business disposal is a separate program.
Cold Canyon HHW/e-waste receiving: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8 am–3 pm.
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In addition to the three landfills, there are three transfer stations in San Luis Obispo County: Buckeye Processing, North County Recycling for C&D recycling and organics only, and Santa Maria Transfer Station.
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San Mateo County resident HHW appointment program. Drop-off locations and instructions are supplied through the booking process; business waste uses a separate channel.
The San Mateo site lists Thursday, Friday and most Saturday mornings 8 am–noon; use the booking system for available slots and the assigned location.
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This program limits each vehicle/appointment to 10 gallons or 50 pounds. Make separate appointments and trips for additional waste; do not substitute another county’s 15 gallon limit.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Daly City municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: East Palo Alto municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Redwood City municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Official programme or resource directory. A listed private facility is not represented as a county department; facility admission, material and fee rules remain specific to each programme.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Woodside municipal information and referral context; actual provider, route, customer and programme limits apply
Service area: Woodside municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Carpinteria municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Santa Barbara County HHW directory. Each facility has its own residence, material, fee and appointment rules; a listing does not establish free countywide access to every facility.
The Santa Ynez Valley Recycling and Transfer Station also has a program to accept Antifreeze, Batteries (automotive), motor Oil, oil filters and latex Paint (up to 15 gallons) from households (forming the acronym ABOP). These materials are accepted for free on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Lompoc municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Santa Barbara municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Santa Maria municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
The Solid Waste Division is responsible for providing trash, mixed recycling, and organic waste collection services for residential and commercial accounts within the City’s service area, managing citywide street sweeping, and operating the Santa Maria Regional Landfill.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Cupertino municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
County HHW appointment program. Palo Alto residents must use the City of Palo Alto program; businesses use the separate VSQG channel.
Service area: Santa Clara County household HHW appointments serve county residents except Palo Alto. Palo Alto residents must use the city HHW program; the receiving address is provided after booking.
The San Jose and San Martin permanent HHW facilities no longer accept medications; use the linked medication drop-off program.
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Containers larger than 5 gallons are not accepted. The page also limits each vehicle to 15 liquid gallons or 125 solid pounds.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Mountain View municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Palo Alto resident household hazardous-waste services. Program eligibility and receiving hours differ from county HHW appointments.
Service area: For Palo Alto residents. Use the city HHW receiving station rather than county HHW appointments.
Limit each visit to 15 gallons or 125 pounds, in containers no larger than 5 gallons.
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Posted upcoming closures: November 28 and December 26, 2026; January 1–2, 2027. Recheck the city page before visiting.
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Service area: For Palo Alto residents with an approved physical-limitations application. General resident eligibility alone does not qualify for home pickup.
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Palo Alto municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
City of San Jose collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Sunnyvale municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Santa Cruz County HHW receiving resources. Ben Lomond HHW is temporarily closed through September 2027; Buena Vista and the City of Santa Cruz facility have separate receiving schedules.
Ben Lomond HHW is temporarily closed from August 21, 2026 through September 2027. Use the listed alternatives and recheck the project notice.
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County HHW facilities exclude medicines and sharps; use the linked dedicated drop-off programs.
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Shasta County recycling and disposal information. Material-specific programs and city services have separate requirements.
Your household hazardous waste should be taken to the City of Redding Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility at 2255 Abernathy Lane, Redding, for proper disposal. Many retailers have “Take It Back” programs for their hazardous materials as an alternative to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.
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Official programme or resource directory. A listed private facility is not represented as a county department; facility admission, material and fee rules remain specific to each programme.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Sierra County resident material-specific collection. Listed sites accept antifreeze, batteries, oil, paint and resident e-waste; do not assume general HHW is accepted every day.
Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil and Paint - house paint as well as primers, stains, sealers, and clear coatings such as shellac and varnish are accepted at all Sierra County Sites:
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The following Sierra County Solid Waste sites are open as noted except for holidays. Please call for holiday confirmation.
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Please note that the day and date of the observance of the holidays can change from year to year depending on the day of the week on which the County holiday falls. Please contact Sierra County Department of Public Works at 530-289-3201 to make inquiries or gain clarification on holiday closures.
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Siskiyou County recycling and disposal resources. Accepted plastics and other materials vary by local receiving center.
Plastics 3–7 are not accepted everywhere. Check the receiving center first.
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Do not place sharps in county recycling centers, transfer stations or 24-hour bins; contact Public Health for disposal guidance.
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Some materials are too difficult or dangerous to dispose of on a regular basis. Those items should be safely stored and wait for a temporary collection event to be announced. There are a few items that can safely be disposed of, and these items and their disposal sites are listed below.
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Paint can be disposed of at alternative locations such as Fort Jones Lumber, and Solano stores in Mount Shasta and Weed. For a full list of alternative drop-off locations visit the Paintcare site. Some drop-off sites have either a minimum or maximum quantity. Paint must be in original containers and labeled.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Benicia municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Countywide resource directory and collection-provider map. Four franchise areas apply to unincorporated Solano; incorporated cities have their own arrangements. HHW map listings require checking individual facility eligibility.
Where Can I Take Household Hazardous Waste Like Car Chemicals or Batteries? Please find your nearest Household Hazard Waste Facility by following the link here to an HHW facility map hosted by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Vallejo municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Recology Vallejo provides commercial solid waste collection to business customers within the city limits of Vallejo and in the Solano County area surrounding Vacaville.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Healdsburg municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Sonoma County resident HHW receiving and collection-provider resources. Zero Waste Sonoma is a JPA resource program, not the curbside hauler. Business appointments and fees are separate.
The HHW facility posts a year-end closure from December 20, 2026 to January 4, 2027. Recheck the notice before travel.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Ceres municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Stanislaus County household HHW disposal. Qualified small businesses use a separate approval and Wednesday appointment process.
The facility does not accept VSQG business waste on Friday/Saturday.
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For your safety and ours, keep all children and pets in your vehicle. The landfill is considered to be a construction site, and large trucks and heavy equipment move all over the area.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Modesto municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Oakdale municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Waterford municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Regional HHW receiving for Yuba and Sutter County households. Qualifying local businesses and other generators need a separate appointment. RWMA membership does not imply coverage in other counties.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Tehama County agency disposal and collection-provider resources. HHW has its own event calendar; general landfill hours do not establish HHW receiving hours. Rancho Tehama transfer access is restricted.
Check the HHW calendar for receiving dates and hours before travel.
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Trinity County collection, transfer-site and recycling resources. Administrative office hours differ from receiving-site hours; check service updates before traveling.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Trash collection referrals
Service area: Exeter municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Public Works Solid Waste Services The City of Exeter contracts with Mid Valley Disposal to provide segregated refuse, greenwaste/organic and recyclable collection services from residential and commercial areas within the City limits.
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Trash collection referrals
Service area: Farmersville municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Tulare County landfill and transfer-station directory. Each receiving site has its own operating hours and waste acceptance.
Service area: Household/material-specific programme or referral only. Residency, customer eligibility, materials and receiving-site availability must be checked with the named programme; this is not unrestricted all-county disposal access.
The linked November 21 event page excludes commercial/agricultural waste and the listed hazardous categories. No year is printed in the visible event date, so it is not presented as confirmed upcoming availability.
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Tuolumne County disposal and recycling resources.2026dump coupons have household, volume, item and material limits; they do not cover HHW.
One coupon per household; the source limits each free trip to two cubic yards and lists material exclusions.
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Coupon excludes treated wood, HHW, construction/demolition, business/commercial waste, asbestos and landscaping waste.
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Service area: Household/material-specific programme or referral only. Residency, customer eligibility, materials and receiving-site availability must be checked with the named programme; this is not unrestricted all-county disposal access.
Sonora municipal information and referral context; actual provider, route, customer and programme limits apply
Service area: Sonora municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Trash collection referrals
Service area: Camarillo municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Ojai municipal information and referral context; actual provider, route, customer and programme limits apply
Service area: Ojai municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
County collection referrals are for unincorporated Ventura County. County HHW events also serve Fillmore, Ojai andSantaPaula; other cities have separate programs. Confirm the relevant program for your address.
Service area: Athens / EJ Harrison county collection referrals serve unincorporated Ventura County. City collection arrangements are separate.
Service area: County HHW events serve Fillmore, Ojai, Santa Paula and unincorporated Ventura County. Other city residents use their own programs; confirm registration and the receiving location.
The county page gives two different SCRV street numbers and conflicting October schedule information. Confirm the event location and date directly before booking or travel.
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Transfer Stations & Landfills
Full guide, contact details & sources →Trash collection referrals
Service area: Davis municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Yolo County Central Landfill and associated disposal programs. HHW, ordinary landfill, Esparto transfer-station and commercial charges are separate.
Full guide, contact details & sources →Trash collection referrals
Service area: West Sacramento municipal information/referral context; the linked provider’s actual service and eligibility limits apply
Selected agencies, with sources checked individually. See all coverage and sources.