Trash Pickup Schedule Day • California

Sacramento, CA Trash Pickup & Recycling Schedule (2026) — The Complete Guide

Find your trash day, recycling day, street sweeping (if applicable), bulky pickup,
holiday rules, missed pickup steps, and what goes where in Sacramento — all in one place.

Important: In Sacramento, pickup days and service details can vary by address (route/zone). The official calendar tool is the fastest and most accurate way to see your exact schedule.


🔎 Find your Sacramento pickup day (address-based calendar)

Sacramento County provides a Collection Calendar & Sweeping Schedule Tool that lets you view your schedule by address.
You can also sign up for reminders (text/email/phone) and use the free SacGreenTeam mobile app for alerts.

Step-by-step (2 minutes)

  1. Open the official tool: Collection Calendar & Sweeping Schedule
  2. Use the Calendar option and enter your address.
  3. Save your result (bookmark or screenshot) for quick reference.
  4. If available for your address, enable reminders (text/email/phone) so you never miss a pickup day.

Bonus: The SacGreenTeam app can also help with reminders, bulky pickup scheduling, and reporting service issues (availability depends on service area).

🕒 Set-out rules (time, cart placement, common mistakes)

Use these practical rules to avoid missed service. Always follow official instructions if your service provider gives different requirements.

✅ Put carts out

  • Place carts at the curb/collection point before your service time.
  • Leave space between carts for the truck to access them.
  • Keep lids closed to prevent spills, pests, and rain contamination.

🚫 Don’t do this

  • Don’t block carts with cars, gates, or other obstacles.
  • Don’t overload so the lid won’t close.
  • Don’t mix problem items (plastic bags/film, cords/hoses, batteries).

🧯 Safety / access

  • Keep carts away from mailboxes, poles, and fire hydrants.
  • Don’t place items where they block sidewalks or gutters.
  • Bring carts back after collection to avoid nuisance/HOA issues.

🗑️ Services in Sacramento (trash, recycling, organics/yard)

Most Sacramento residents will use three main streams: trash, recycling, and organics/yard waste
(program details vary by address/service area). Your official calendar tool is the best source for your exact schedule.

Quick “which bin?” overview

Stream Typical items Keep out
Trash Soiled paper, foam items, non-recyclable plastics, broken ceramics Batteries, chemicals, propane, electronics, paint
Recycling Cardboard, paper, metal cans, glass bottles/jars, certain plastics Plastic bags/film, food-soiled items, tanglers (hoses/cords)
Organics / Yard Leaves, grass, branches; some programs also accept food scraps Plastic bags, rocks/dirt, treated wood, large stumps

Want the most accurate “what goes where” rules (nationwide-friendly and easy)? Use our guide:
Trash vs. Recycling (US): What goes where.

♻️ What goes where (detailed — avoid contamination)

This section prevents the most common reasons carts get skipped: contamination, blocked access, or prohibited items.
For a full U.S. breakdown with examples, see our dedicated guide:
Trash vs. Recycling (US).

✅ Recycle (commonly accepted)

  • Flattened cardboard (clean & dry)
  • Paper: mail, office paper, newspapers (clean & dry)
  • Metal cans (empty; quick rinse helps)
  • Glass bottles/jars (empty; no ceramics)
  • Rigid plastic containers (check local rules for resin types)

🚫 Do NOT recycle (top offenders)

  • Plastic bags / film / wrap (use retail drop-off if offered)
  • Food-soiled pizza boxes / greasy paper
  • Hoses, cords, clothing (tanglers jam sorting machines)
  • Batteries (fire risk), chemicals, propane cylinders
  • Liquids or items with residue inside

🌿 Yard / Organics (when available)

  • Leaves, grass clippings
  • Small branches (bundle rules may apply)
  • Weeds & plant trimmings
  • If your program accepts food scraps: follow the local liner/accepted items rules

Quick rule: If it’s a bag, a cord, a battery, or a chemical — pause and check first.
These are the #1 causes of recycling contamination and collection issues.

🏢 Apartments, condos & shared dumpsters

In multi-family buildings, the schedule is often managed by the property manager and/or a contracted hauler, not the curbside residential route.

  • Ask your manager where dumpsters are and what the pickup days are.
  • Follow bin signage strictly (Landfill / Recycling / Organics).
  • Do not leave bulky items beside dumpsters unless your property has a scheduled bulky service.
  • If bins overflow repeatedly, report it to management; persistent issues may be reportable to local authorities depending on the program.


🛋️ Bulky item pickup (Sacramento County — by appointment)

Sacramento County’s bulky waste program is appointment-only in the service area, with clear limits and item rules.
Use this section to prepare correctly so your pickup doesn’t get rejected or delayed.

What you get (limits & volume)

  • 1 bulky pickup appointment included every 12 months (12-month clock starts when you use the service).
  • Included volume: up to 5 cubic yards (about an 8′ × 4′ × 4′ pile — roughly a pickup truck bed filled to the top of the cab).
  • More than 5 cubic yards can trigger additional fees. Maximum acceptable amount is 15 cubic yards.
  • Extra appointments may be available during the year (typically charged at current rates).

✅ Accepted items (examples)

  • Bulky household items too large for your cart (furniture, mattresses, etc.)
  • Spa/hot tub (must be cut into quarters)
  • Pipes, lumber, and clean tree/shrub trimmings (see size limits below)

Size rule: certain items must be under 4 inches diameter and 5 feet length.

♻️ Special set-out (separate side)

These must be placed to one side of the pile and should be declared when scheduling (they may be collected by a different truck):

  • Appliances (doors removed or secured; must be empty)
  • E-waste (TVs/monitors/phones; small devices together in a cardboard box)
  • Fluorescent tubes (4 feet or less; no ballasts)
  • Tires (max 4; rims OK)
  • Clean lumber/tree/shrub trimmings (no treated wood mixed with clean wood)

🚫 Not accepted (common)

  • Business-generated waste
  • Concrete, dirt, rocks, bricks, tree stumps, heavy auto parts/engines
  • Glass panes/mirrors (including shower doors)
  • Hot ashes/coals/fireworks
  • Household hazardous waste (batteries, chemicals, oil, paint, propane, etc.)
  • Liquids
  • Treated wood (fence posts, railroad ties, guardrails, pilings, decking)

Set-out instructions (important)

  • Set items out by 6:00 a.m. on your appointment day.
  • Don’t set out more than 24 hours before your appointment.
  • Place items in front of your property line, same side of the street, about 1 foot from the curb on a flat, hard surface.
  • Keep 14.5 feet of overhead clearance (don’t place under utility lines or low tree limbs).
  • Don’t block sidewalks, traffic, or gutters.
  • Keep the pile 6 feet away from fences, mailboxes, vehicles, hoops, and other objects.

How to schedule bulky pickup (3 ways)

  1. Call (Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.): 916-875-5555 (CA Relay Service 711)
  2. Use the online appointment request (official form)
  3. Use the free SacGreenTeam app

Important: To add special set-out items or to cancel/reschedule, you typically need to speak to a representative at least one day before the appointment.

Full official details: Bulky Waste Pickup (County)

📅 Holiday rules in Sacramento (does pickup happen on holidays?)

In Sacramento, regular residential garbage, organic waste, and recycling collection service occurs on holidays.
That means most weeks run normally — but always verify your address calendar if you’re unsure.

City of Sacramento observed holidays (reference)

These are the City’s observed holidays. Collection service may still occur as normal, but offices may be closed.

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Presidents’ Day
  • Cesar Chavez Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day (observed)
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day (+ observed day)
  • Christmas Eve (1/2 holiday)
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Eve (1/2 holiday)

Official city holiday schedule: Holiday Schedule

❗ Missed pickup in Sacramento (official process)

If your garbage/recycling/organics container wasn’t collected, Sacramento’s guidance is:
collection typically occurs between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.. If it’s not collected by 2:00 p.m., report it.

Before you report (quick checklist)

  1. Confirm you set out correctly (accessible location, lid closed, correct bin, not blocked by cars).
  2. Confirm your pickup day using the address calendar tool (some routes differ by address).
  3. Wait until after 2:00 p.m. (official collection window is 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.).

How to report missed pickup (City)

Timing rule: missed pickups are typically required to be reported within two business days, or collection may not occur until your next regular collection day.

Which phone should I use?

  • City of Sacramento missed pickup/service request: 311 / (916) 264-5011
  • Sacramento County Waste Management & Recycling (general help / county-side questions): 916-875-4311


FAQ — Sacramento trash & recycling

How do I find my trash pickup day in Sacramento?

Use the official Collection Calendar tool and enter your address. It shows your schedule (and street sweeping if applicable) and may offer reminder options.

Does Sacramento collect trash and recycling on holidays?

Yes—regular residential garbage, organics, and recycling collection service occurs on holidays in Sacramento. If you’re unsure, verify using the address calendar.

How much bulky waste can I put out per appointment?

The standard included appointment covers up to 5 cubic yards (about an 8’×4’×4′ pile). More may involve fees, and the maximum acceptable amount is typically 15 cubic yards.

What time should I report a missed pickup?

Collection is typically between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. If your container hasn’t been collected by 2:00 p.m., report it through 311 (online/app/phone) and do it within two business days.

Where can I learn what goes in trash vs recycling?

Use our simple U.S. guide with common examples and contamination traps:
Trash vs. Recycling (US).

☎️ Official links & contacts (Sacramento)