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El Monte, CA trash pickup schedule

El Monte trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 105,075 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collectsA private hauler under city contract: Valley Vista Services Exclusive city franchise: Valley Vista Services is the only hauler permitted in El Monte for residential, commercial and multi-family service. Single-family homes get three carts (brown trash, blue recycling, green organics).3
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly10
Set outCarts at the curb on your collection day (unless you have valet service); trucks collect between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.10
Your pickup dayZone map: elmonteca.gov4
Holiday Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday holiday: Thursday service on Friday, Friday service on Saturday1

Bulk items: Scheduled pickup: request it ahead (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

El Monte holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleTrash, recycling and green waste are collected as scheduled except on the listed holidays; if your collection day falls on one, collection is the following day for the rest of the week.1
Official noticeelmonteca.gov
El Monte trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Delayed one day Thursday holiday: Thursday and Friday collection one day later1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 19, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 16, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Memorial Day Mon, May 25, 2026 Delayed one day Monday holiday: all collection that week one day later1
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 19, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Sat, Jul 4, 2026 No change Falls on Saturday; city routes run Monday-Friday, so no regular collection day is affected1
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 Delayed one day Monday holiday: all collection that week one day later1
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 12, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Veterans Day Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Not on the city’s list Not on the city’s list for this year
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Delayed one day Thursday holiday: Thursday service on Friday, Friday service on Saturday1
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Delayed one day Friday holiday: Friday service on Saturday1

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Residential Trash Collection (incl. Holiday-Trash Collecti… Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in El Monte

How it worksScheduled pickup: request it ahead2
How to requestCall Valley Vista (800) 442-6454, email [email protected] or use valleyvistaservices.com at least 24 hours (one day) ahead; collected on your regular trash day2
Limits20 free bulky items/e-waste devices per single-family home per year (multi-family: 4 items per unit per year); bundled green waste (18x18x36 in bundles) counts as one item2
FeesFree up to 20 items per year; $19.37 per item thereafter (rates effective January 2026)8
Not accepted
  • Business waste, construction debris, hazardous waste2
  • C&D debris, dirt, rock, asphalt, concrete8

Sources: Bulky Waste Pick Ups, Residential Refuse Rate - Effective January 2026 (PDF), Valley Vista Services Subscription Order - July 1, 2025 (E… Last checked Report a change

Recycling in El Monte

Pickupweekly10
Typesingle-stream1
Glassaccepted in cart (bottles and jars); broken glass, window glass and mirrors go in trash7
PlasticsPlastic bottles #1 and #2, plastic containers and tubs #1-#7, water jugs7

Accepted

  • Metal food and drink cans; aluminum trays and plates7
  • Corrugated cardboard boxes, cereal boxes, shoe boxes, tissue boxes, clean pizza boxes7
  • Paper: newspapers, magazines, catalogues, junk mail, envelopes, office paper, brown paper bags, paper egg cartons7
  • Glass bottles, jars and lids7
  • Plastic bottles (#1, #2), plastic containers, tubs #1-#7, water jugs, empty prescription bottles7
  • Empty paint cans7

Not accepted

  • Plastic bags, stretch wrap, dry-cleaner bags7
  • Styrofoam and packing peanuts, Styrofoam egg cartons7
  • Juice and milk cartons, wax/plastic-coated cardboard (trash per city guide)7
  • Broken glass, window glass, mirrors, ceramics7
  • Take-out containers, chip bags, plastic bakery trays7
  • No household hazardous waste in any cart7

Programs

  • Free sharps containers delivered by Valley Vista, up to 4 per calendar year6

Sources: Residential Trash Collection (incl. Holiday-Trash Collecti…, Hazardous Waste Disposal, What Goes in Your Carts! (PDF), Valley Vista Services Subscription Order - July 1, 2025 (E… Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes1
SeasonNot published by the city (official page)
How oftenweekly10
RulesGreen cart: grass, leaves, brush, prunings, weeds, wood chips; branches under 4 ft long and 4 in diameter; no rocks or dirt. Bamboo, cactus, ivy, palm fronds and invasive plants go in trash.7
Food scrapsYes: food scraps and food-soiled paper go in the green cart with yard waste (kitchen pails and compostable bags provided)1
Christmas treesFree curbside holiday tree pickup on your regular collection day from Dec 26 through the second Sunday in January (for 2026-27: Dec 26, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027, by that standing term). Remove ornaments, garlands, tinsel and stands. Source: Valley Vista subscription order of July 1, 2025 (latest published); no 2026-27 notice found.10
Leaf collectionNot published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events
  • HHW and e-waste accepted at the City Public Works Yard during regularly scheduled Clean Up events (dates not listed on the page)5
  • Annual curbside Clean-Up Event (fall) on your collection day: bulky items, excess trash and certain electronics free, up to 3 cubic yards per residence; 2 weeks' notice given10
  • Extra holiday trash: extra bags/boxes beside the carts collected on your regular day for two weeks starting Dec 2610
  • Two free on-call overage pickups a year (call or email 24 hours ahead); quarterly bulky drop-off 'sweepstakes' events; paper shredding twice a year (max 5 banker boxes)10

Sources: Residential Trash Collection (incl. Holiday-Trash Collecti…, Hazardous & Electronic Waste, What Goes in Your Carts! (PDF), Valley Vista Services Subscription Order - July 1, 2025 (E… Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

City of El Monte Hazardous Waste & Electronic Waste Collection Facility (Public Works Yard)

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe city
Address3990 Arden Drive, El Monte, CA 91731 (use rear entrance) · Map5
HoursOnly during scheduled Clean Up events (dates not published on the page); questions (626) 580-22505
FeesNot published by the city (official page)

LA County CLEAN LA household hazardous waste program (free disposal)

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe county
AddressNot published by the city (official page)
HoursNot published by the city (official page)
Feesfree7

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Hazardous & Electronic Waste, What Goes in Your Carts! (PDF) Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formNo online form. Call Valley Vista at (800) 442-6454. Call before 12:00 p.m. for a free same-day return, after noon for next business day.10
PhoneValley Vista Services (800) 442-6454; City Environmental Division 626-580-20581
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websiteelmonteca.gov

Sources: Residential Trash Collection (incl. Holiday-Trash Collecti…, Contact Your Waste Hauler, Residential Service Discounts, Valley Vista Services Subscription Order - July 1, 2025 (E… Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

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El Monte trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in El Monte?

Trash is collected weekly. El Monte does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (elmonteca.gov).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in El Monte?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday holiday: Thursday service on Friday, Friday service on Saturday

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in El Monte?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday holiday: Friday service on Saturday

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in El Monte?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday holiday: Thursday and Friday collection one day later

How do I get rid of bulky items in El Monte?

Scheduled pickup: request it ahead. Call Valley Vista (800) 442-6454, email [email protected] or use https://www.valleyvistaservices.com/bulky-item/ at least 24 hours (one day) ahead; collected on your regular trash day Fees: Free up to 20 items per year; $19.37 per item thereafter (rates effective January 2026).

Does El Monte recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (bottles and jars); broken glass, window glass and mirrors go in trash.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in El Monte?

Use the city’s online form (No online form. Call Valley Vista at (800) 442-6454. Call before 12:00 p.m. for a free same-day return, after noon for next business day.) or call Valley Vista Services (800) 442-6454; City Environmental Division 626-580-2058.

Sources

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    Bulky Waste Pick UpsCity · elmonteca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Contact Your Waste HaulerCity · elmonteca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Trash Collection Schedule (route maps)City · elmonteca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Hazardous & Electronic WasteCity · elmonteca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Hazardous Waste DisposalCity · elmonteca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    What Goes in Your Carts! (PDF)City · elmonteca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Residential Refuse Rate - Effective January 2026 (PDF)City · elmonteca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Residential Service DiscountsCity · elmonteca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Valley Vista Services Subscription Order - July 1, 2025 (El Monte residential terms, PDF on city site)city (hauler document hosted by the City of El Monte) · elmonteca.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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