Eugene Trash Pickup Schedule, Recycling & Yard Debris 2026
Find your hauler, collection day, recycling rules under Oregon’s new USCL, food waste program, yard debris, and 2026 holiday schedule for Eugene residents.
City of Eugene · Waste Prevention Program · Licensed Haulers · Updated 2026
Find Your Eugene Collection Day
Eugene uses licensed private haulers — your day depends on your address and which hauler serves your street. Select your hauler below to see general schedule info, then use the official tool to confirm your exact day.
👈 Select your hauler above to see your schedule details and how to find your exact pickup day.
⚠ Not sure which hauler serves you? Visit eugene-or.gov/4504 for the full list, or call the City at 541-682-5034. See all licensed haulers ↓
Eugene Waste Collection — Quick Facts
Eugene does not have a single city-run hauler. The City of Eugene licenses and rate-regulates multiple private haulers who compete for service in any part of the city. Recycling is included in the cost of garbage service and is collected every other week. Yard debris and food waste are collected every other week. Glass goes in a separate small blue bin. Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) introduced a new accepted materials list as of July 1, 2025.
Licensed Haulers in Eugene — Choose Your Provider
The City of Eugene licenses these haulers for residential service. Any hauler may serve any address within Eugene city limits. The City sets minimum rates; haulers may charge up to 10% above those minimums. Contact a hauler directly to set up or transfer service.
🚚 Lane Apex Disposal Service
Residential, commercial, drop box
📞 541-607-2042
🚚 Countryside Disposal Service
Residential and commercial
📞 541-687-1259
🔍 How to Find Your Hauler & Collection Day
- Contact any of the licensed haulers above to start or transfer service. All can serve any address in Eugene.
- Once signed up, your hauler will provide your specific weekly collection day and your recycling/yard debris alternating weeks.
- For Sanipac customers: use the Sanipac app (iOS & Android) or enter your zip code at sanipac.com/pickup-schedule to see your personalized schedule.
- For Royal Refuse customers: visit royalrefuseservice.com/page/calendar/ for service calendars.
- For questions about rates or licensing: call the City Waste Prevention Program at 541-682-5034.
Eugene’s Container System — Garbage, Recycling, Yard Debris & Glass
Basic residential service includes garbage, recycling, and (in most cases) every-other-week food waste/yard debris collection. Bins can remain at the curb for no more than 24 hours — the City’s Thundercans rule applies to all Eugene residents.
Garbage Cart
Weekly. Choose from 20, 32, 60, or 90-gallon carts. Rates vary by size — smallest cart = lowest cost.
WeeklyBlue Commingled Recycling Cart (95 gal)
Every other week. Included in garbage cost. Materials loose, never bagged. Updated USCL list as of July 2025.
Every other week • FreeGray Yard Debris Cart (65 gal)
Every other week — opposite week from recycling. Food scraps can also go in this bin (curbside composting option).
Every other week🟦 Glass Recycling — Separate Blue Box
Glass is collected separately from commingled recycling. Sanipac and other haulers provide a small 14-gallon blue box for glass. Place it at the curb on the same day as your commingled recycling. Only unbroken glass bottles and jars are accepted — remove all caps and lids. No broken glass, window glass, or ceramics.
⏰ Thundercans — Eugene’s 24-Hour Rule
Under Eugene City Code, garbage and recycling bins may remain at the curb for no more than 24 hours. Set bins out the evening before your collection day, and bring them back in on collection day after pickup. This keeps Eugene’s streets tidy and is a local source of civic pride.
Eugene Holiday Trash Collection Schedule 2026
Sanipac (and other Eugene haulers following the same standard) observes six holidays per year. When a holiday falls on a weekday, all customers picking up on or after that holiday day are delayed by one business day for the remainder of that week. Holidays falling on weekends have no impact.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Impact | What Happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thu, Jan 1 | 1-Day Delay | Thu → Fri | Fri → Sat • Mon–Wed: normal |
| MLK Day / Presidents’ Day | Jan 19 / Feb 16 | Normal | Not observed by haulers — regular service |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | 1-Day Delay | Mon → Tue • All remaining days that week shift one later |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4 | Normal | Falls on Saturday — no weekday impact for any route |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | 1-Day Delay | Mon → Tue • All remaining days that week shift one later |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | 1-Day Delay | Thu → Fri | Fri → Sat • Mon–Wed: normal |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | 1-Day Delay | Fri → Sat • Mon–Thu: normal that week |
Eugene Recycling — New USCL List as of July 2025
Under Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act (RMA), Eugene transitioned to the Uniform Statewide Collection List (USCL) on July 1, 2025. This updated list adds several previously excluded items and creates a consistent standard across Oregon. Recycling is collected in the blue 95-gallon cart, every other week, included at no extra cost in your garbage service.
✅ Accepted in Blue Recycling Cart (USCL)
- Newspaper, ads, direct mail, magazines, and catalogs
- Office paper and kraft paper, including paper bags
- Flattened cardboard and packaging boxes — including empty, clean pizza boxes
- Non-metallic gift wrap
- Paperback books
- Paperboard/cardboard egg cartons
- Aseptic containers (milk cartons, shelf-stable soymilk, juice boxes) — new as of July 2025
- Plastic bottles, jugs, round containers, buckets, and rigid plant pots — caps OK if screwed on — expanded July 2025
- Steel and aluminum cans
- Scrap metal under 10 lbs and 18 inches
🚫 Never in the Blue Recycling Cart
- Fridge or freezer meal boxes (frozen meal packaging)
- Take-out containers, single-use cups, disposable coffee cups and lids
- Shredded paper
- Aerosol cans
- Foil
- Plastic bags or film
- Hoses, cords, or wires
- Glass → separate blue glass box only
- Electronics → Oregon E-Cycles
- Batteries → prohibited by Oregon law from curbside bins
Yard Debris & Curbside Food Waste (Composting)
Yard debris is collected in the gray 65-gallon cart, every other week, on the opposite week from recycling. During April, May, and November, some haulers offer weekly yard debris pickup. Eugene residents also have the option to put food waste in the yard debris bin as part of the Love Food Not Waste program.
Gray Cart — Yard Debris
Grass clippings, leaves, branches, plants, garden trimmings. Every other week, opposite from recycling. Weekly in Apr, May & Nov (Sanipac).
Every other weekFood Waste in the Gray Cart
Food scraps, food-soiled paper can go in the yard debris cart. Mixed food waste + yard debris is composted locally. Optional — contact your hauler to enable.
Optional add-on🍂 What Goes in the Yard Debris Cart
- Grass clippings, leaves, plant trimmings, flowers
- Branches and brush (up to hauler size limits — confirm with your hauler)
- Food scraps if you’ve opted into curbside composting: fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, eggshells, coffee grounds, food-soiled paper
Do not put plastic bags, pet waste, or non-organic material in the yard debris cart.
Bulk Item Pickup in Eugene
Bulk item pickup in Eugene is handled by your licensed hauler. Rules, scheduling, and fees vary by hauler. Contact your hauler directly to schedule large-item pickup and confirm what is accepted.
🚚 Sanipac Bulk Pickup
Schedule through sanipac.com or call 541-736-3600. Confirm your pickup date before placing items at the curb. Use the Sanipac Bulk Trash Guide to verify item eligibility.
🚚 Apex Disposal Bulk Pickup
Bulk and junk removal available for Eugene customers. Contact apexdisposalservices.com or call 541-607-2042 to schedule and confirm pricing.
🚚 Royal Refuse Bulk Pickup
Contact Royal Refuse at 541-688-5622 for large item pickup scheduling and accepted item list.
🏭 Lane County Transfer Stations
Self-haul large items to Lane County’s Glenwood Transfer Station (1650 Glenwood Blvd, Eugene). Open daily. Fees apply. Call 541-682-4120 for hours and rates.
Hazardous Waste, Batteries & Electronics in Eugene
Several categories of items are banned from curbside disposal under Oregon law (ORS 459.247), including motor oil, electronics, and many battery types. Proper disposal is available through Lane County’s programs.
⚖ Lane County Hazardous Waste Collection Center
Safe disposal of leftover or unwanted hazardous household materials is provided free or at low cost through Lane County’s Hazardous Waste Collection Center. Accepted items include paint, solvents, pesticides, household chemicals, batteries, motor oil, and antifreeze.
📞 Lane County Waste Management: 541-682-4120
Visit lanecountyor.gov for current hours, accepted materials, and the Glenwood facility address.
💻 Electronics Recycling — Oregon E-Cycles
Oregon law bans electronics from curbside and landfill disposal. The Oregon E-Cycles program provides free electronics recycling at hundreds of drop-off locations statewide. Visit oregonecycles.org to find the nearest location.
Accepted free: computers, monitors, TVs, laptops, printers, tablets, keyboards, mice, and more.
✅ Accepted at Lane County HHW
- Paint (latex and oil-based)
- Solvents, thinners, and strippers
- Pesticides and herbicides
- Household chemicals and cleaners
- Motor oil and automotive fluids
- Batteries (all types)
- Fluorescent bulbs and CFL
- Propane tanks
🚫 Never in Curbside Bins (Oregon Law)
- Motor oil → Lane County HHW
- Electronics → Oregon E-Cycles
- Rechargeable and lithium batteries → HHW or store drop-off
- Sharps/needles → approved biohazard container, Lane County drop-off
- Propane tanks → Lane County HHW
- Car batteries → auto parts stores or call your hauler
What to Do If Your Trash Was Missed in Eugene
- Verify your collection day and alternating weeks using your hauler’s app, website, or by calling them. Confirm whether it was your recycling week or yard debris week.
- Check for a holiday delay. Six holidays cause a one-day shift. If a holiday occurred earlier that week, your pickup may have moved one day later.
- Check bin placement: bins must be at the curb with at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides. The automated arm needs clear access. Bin lids must be fully closed and opening facing the street.
- Check for contamination. Recyclables with prohibited materials or glass mixed into commingled recycling may be left behind with a tag.
- Report the missed pickup directly to your hauler — Sanipac: 541-736-3600 • Royal Refuse: 541-688-5622 • Apex: 541-607-2042. You can also report online through your hauler’s website or app.
Eugene Trash & Recycling Tips Every Resident Should Know
🏠 New to Eugene?
Choose a licensed hauler from the list above and contact them to start service. Your hauler will assign your collection day and provide your recycling and yard debris alternating week schedule. Sign up for your hauler’s app or email reminders to track holiday changes automatically. Remember: bins must come in within 24 hours of collection.
🌿 Recycling Modernization Act — What Changed in July 2025
Several items were newly added to Eugene’s accepted recycling list under Oregon’s USCL: aseptic containers (milk cartons, juice boxes), round plastic containers like margarine tubs, rigid plant pots, and buckets. Empty, clean pizza boxes are also now accepted. Aerosol cans, foil, and shredded paper remain excluded.
🚫 5 Common Mistakes Eugene Residents Make
- Leaving bins at the curb longer than 24 hours — this violates Eugene City Code (Thundercans rule)
- Putting glass in the commingled blue cart — glass must go in the separate small blue glass box
- Putting batteries or electronics in any curbside bin — Oregon law bans these; use HHW or Oregon E-Cycles
- Putting recycling out on the wrong week — recycling and yard debris alternate; they are never on the same week
- Using a hauler from outside Eugene — only City-licensed haulers may collect within city limits
Contact Information — Eugene Haulers & City
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Sanipac | 📞 541-736-3600 • sanipac.com • App available (iOS & Android) |
| Royal Refuse Service | 📞 541-688-5622 • royalrefuseservice.com |
| Lane Apex Disposal | 📞 541-607-2042 • apexdisposalservices.com |
| Countryside Disposal | 📞 541-687-1259 |
| City Waste Prevention Program | 📞 541-682-5034 • eugene-or.gov/427 • Hauler licensing, rates, and recycling questions |
| Lane County HHW | 📞 541-682-4120 • Hazardous waste, paint, batteries, motor oil • Glenwood Transfer Station: 1650 Glenwood Blvd, Eugene |
| Oregon E-Cycles (Electronics) | oregonecycles.org — free electronics drop-off statewide |
| Lane County Waste Wise Tool | Lane County Waste Wise — look up how to dispose of any specific item |
Frequently Asked Questions — Eugene Trash Pickup
Official Eugene Waste Prevention Resources
The City of Eugene regulates all haulers and sets the rules for recycling and waste collection. Use these official resources to find your hauler, confirm rates, learn about recycling, and locate hazardous waste disposal.
🔍 Official City of Eugene Waste Resources
All links below are official City of Eugene or Lane County sources for trash, recycling, and hazardous waste:
🔍 Find a Licensed Hauler 📞 City Waste Program: 541-682-5034| Licensed Haulers & Rates | eugene-or.gov/4504 — all haulers, contacts, rate schedule |
| Recycling Info (USCL) | eugene-or.gov/1470 — current accepted items, RMA changes, recycling flyer |
| Residential Waste Info | eugene-or.gov/2932 — food waste, yard debris, composting, sustainability programs |
| Hazardous Waste (HHW) | eugene-or.gov/4992 — paint, batteries, chemicals; Lane County HHW: 541-682-4120 |
| Electronics — Oregon E-Cycles | oregonecycles.org — free electronics drop-off statewide |
| Lane County Waste Wise Tool | Lane County Waste Wise — look up any item for disposal guidance |
You will leave this website when using any of the links above. The City of Eugene Waste Prevention Program is the authoritative source for hauler licensing and recycling rules.
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