City government · Alameda
City of Berkeley — Zero Waste Division
City of Berkeley collection services. Other Alameda County cities use their own providers.
Full guide, contact details & sources →California · find a service
Check recycling collection in California
Recycling and compost collection information.
In California, 11 city governments and 1 county department publish 12 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (4). 8 counties have a page for it below.
Before you start · 2 things to check
- Use the collection service for your address; a county listing does not establish a pickup day.
- Check holiday notices and accepted materials with the provider before setting out bins or visiting a facility.
12 guides with reviewed service links · Reviewed local guides
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Showing 12 guides as a short list. Choose your county or type a city above to see each guide’s instructions, conditions and sources here.
City government · Alameda
City Recycling Program
Waste & Recycling
Full guide, contact details & sources →City government · Fresno
Public Utilities — Residential Solid Waste
Waste & Recycling
Full guide, contact details & sources →City government · Kern
Solid Waste Division — Collection Route Map
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 →City government · Los Angeles
Energy and Environmental Services — LB Recycles
Waste & Recycling
Full guide, contact details & sources →City government · Los Angeles
LA Sanitation & Environment
Waste & Recycling
Full guide, contact details & sources →City government · Orange
Public Works — Solid Waste and Recycling
City of Santa Ana collection services through Republic Services. This is not countywide curbside collection.
Recycling and trash pickup schedule (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Holiday delays
The six listed holidays delay collection by one day for the remainder of the week when observed on a weekday.
Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources
City government · Orange
Public Works — Waste and Recycling Collection
City of Anaheim collection-service resources. Eligibility depends on the address, property type and provider account; this is not countywide curbside collection.
Residential recycling and holiday collection schedule (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Holiday collections
A Saturday holiday does not delay residential collection. Check the dated city holiday table.
Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources
City government · Sacramento
Public Works — Recycling and Solid Waste
Waste & Recycling
Full guide, contact details & sources →County government · Sacramento
Waste Management and Recycling — County Services
Waste & Recycling
Full guide, contact details & sources →City government · San Diego
Environmental Services — Collection Services
Waste & Recycling
Recycling and organics schedule, plus 2026 holiday delays (opens in a new tab)
Full guide, contact details & sources →Recycling bins
Recycling is collected every other week; put recyclables in dry and loose, without a plastic bag.
Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources
Organic waste
Do not put organic waste in plastic bags, including bags labeled compostable.
Official information checked October 15, 2026 · Details & sources
City government · Santa Clara
Recycling & Garbage
Waste & Recycling
Full guide, contact details & sources →