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Escondido, CA trash pickup schedule

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

Population 146,030 (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: Escondido Disposal, Inc. (EDI), an EDCO company Exclusive City franchise (Resolution No. 2019-61, franchise agreement with EDCO Refuse Services, Inc./EDI) covering residential (single-family and multifamily), commercial and industrial collection within the incorporated city. The City's 'Trash & Recycling Collection' page redirects to escondidodisposal.com. City Recycling & Waste Reduction Division (760-839-6216) runs outreach, HHW program oversight, Christmas tree drop-off. EDI office/lobby: 1021 W. Mission Ave.; transfer station (Escondido Resource Recovery) and HHW facility: 1044 W. Washington Ave. Unincorporated 'Escondido County' addresses are served under EDCO's separate county page.178
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as trash, yard waste weekly, same day as trash271011
Set outall carts out by 6:00 a.m. on your service day or the night before; at street level with wheels against the curb, arrows on the lid toward the street, 2 ft between carts and 3 ft from parked cars, mailboxes, trees and poles; not in bike lanes; lids must close19
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: escondidodisposal.com. App: EDI app819
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Wednesday: collection not delayed; EDI office and public disposal site open.9

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 5 listed (hours and fees).

Escondido holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleNo residential collection on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day: service on and after the holiday is delayed one day for the rest of that week (Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday); service days before the holiday in that week are unchanged. Holidays on Saturday or Sunday cause no delay. Normal collection on MLK Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Presidents' Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Juneteenth and Veterans Day.8
Official noticeescondidodisposal.com8
Escondido trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Delayed one day Thursday: one-day delay for Thursday and Friday customers only.8
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: one-day delay all week.8
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 Saturday: no service delay.8
Labor Day Mon, Sep 7, 2026 Delayed one day Monday: one-day delay all week.8
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 No change Wednesday: collection not delayed; EDI office and public disposal site open.9
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Delayed one day Thursday: one-day delay for Thursday and Friday customers only (Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday).8
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Delayed one day Friday: one-day delay for Friday customers only (collected Saturday).8
Escondido trash pickup on holidays, 2027
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Fri, Jan 1, 2027 Delayed one day Friday: one-day delay for Friday customers only (collected Saturday).8
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mon, Jan 18, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day Mon, Feb 15, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day Mon, May 31, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July) Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Labor Day Mon, Sep 6, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Mon, Oct 11, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day Thu, Nov 11, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 25, 2027 No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) No dated list; see the city’s rule See the city’s rule above

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

Sources: Service Schedules and Holiday Schedule (Escondido Disposal…, Escondido Disposal will Continue to Provide Waste & Recycl… Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Escondido

How it worksOn-call pickup: call or book online714
How to requestrequest through EDI's online form (escondidodisposal.com/contact-us) or (760) 745-3203 at least a week before your regular collection day; items collected curbside14
Limitsper item; for large items generated within the home (furniture, scrap metal, stoves, refrigerators, air conditioners, microwave ovens, water heaters, one TV or computer monitor). Separately, residents get two free self-haul cleanup coupons a year for Escondido Resource Recovery (Saturdays and Sundays 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)1419
Fees$16.71 per item; refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners $66.85 each14
Not accepted
  • tires14
  • dirt, concrete, asphalt14
  • hazardous chemicals (paint, thinners, solvents, pesticides, liquid wastes)14

Sources: Resolution No. 2019-61, Waste and Recycling Franchise Agre…, Bulky Item Pickup (EDI), City of Escondido Waste & Recycling Resource Guide (EDI, P… Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Escondido

Pickupweekly, same day as trash710
Typesingle-stream (commingled, blue cart); no plastic bags, recyclables loose (paper bags OK)12
Glassaccepted in cart (food and beverage bottles and jars, clear and colored)312
Plastics#1-#7 rigid plastic containers, bottles, jugs, tubs (caps and lids on) and CA Redemption Value beverage containers319

Accepted

  • aluminum and steel/tin cans, aluminum foil, clean and dry paint cans and empty aerosol cans12
  • cardboard (flattened to fit in cart)12
  • newspaper, office paper, mail, magazines, catalogs, phone books, shredded paper in a paper bag; paperboard packaging (cereal, frozen food boxes, egg cartons, paper grocery bags, gift wrap, tubes)12
  • aseptic cartons (milk, juice, soup, soy milk, ice cream cartons)3
  • clean Styrofoam packaging and food containers (no packing peanuts)3
  • rigid plastics #1-#7, e.g. laundry baskets, lawn furniture, clean kitty litter buckets, garbage cans, nursery pots/trays3

Not accepted

  • plastic bags and newspaper delivery bags (return grocery bags to stores)16
  • PVC pipe, vinyl, plastic sheeting3
  • ceramics, window glass, mirrors, light bulbs16
  • wax paper and food-soiled paper (food-soiled paper goes in the green organics cart)216
  • batteries and light bulbs (household hazardous waste)12

Programs

  • blue recycling carts 64 or 95 gallons; additional recycling carts at no extra cost12
  • items too large for the blue cart can be dropped off free at EDI/EDCO buyback centers12
  • textiles: donate at Goodwill (315 W Washington Ave, 996 Don Lee Pl, 1815 Centre City Pkwy #A)3

Sources: Organics (City of Escondido), Recycling (City of Escondido), Resolution No. 2019-61, Waste and Recycling Franchise Agre…, Curbside Pickup (EDI), Recycling (EDI), Recycling Guide, Service Brochure & Posters (EDI), City of Escondido Waste & Recycling Resource Guide (EDI, P… Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupyes, green organics cart (yard waste + food scraps + food-soiled paper, mixed)2
Seasonyear-round2
How oftenweekly, same day as trash2
Rulesloose in the green cart or in paper bags, no plastic bags of any kind (including compostable); one green cart included, two additional free, fourth or more for a monthly fee; no dirt, rocks, concrete, animal waste, treated or lead-painted wood. Cart size: City page says 65-gallon, EDI web page says 95-gallon (sizes 32/64/95 available), EDI guide says 96-gallon213
Food scrapsyes, in the green cart since Feb 1, 2021 (food scraps and food-soiled paper; free kitchen caddie from EDI)213
Christmas treesCurbside: cut into 4-ft lengths, inside the green cart with lid closed, on your service day (no flocked trees, remove lights/ornaments/stand). Drop-off Dec 26 to Jan 10 at Kit Carson Park (3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, south entrance) and Jesmond Dene Park (2401 N. Broadway). The City page gives no year; dates not confirmed specifically for 2026-27.6
Leaf collectionleaves go in the green organics cart (no separate leaf program published)2
Cleanup events
  • two free self-haul cleanup coupons per year for Escondido Resource Recovery, Saturdays and Sundays 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.719
  • free e-waste and shred events with free mulch, two per calendar year (2026 events June 6 and October 10, 9 a.m.-noon, Emmanuel Faith Community Church, 639 E 17th Ave, both now past; 2027 dates not yet posted as of 2026-10-30)57

Sources: Organics (City of Escondido), Electronic Waste Disposal (City of Escondido), Christmas Tree Recycling (City of Escondido), Resolution No. 2019-61, Waste and Recycling Franchise Agre…, Organic Recycling (EDI), City of Escondido Waste & Recycling Resource Guide (EDI, P… Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Escondido Resource Recovery

TypeTransfer station
Run byEDI (franchise hauler)
Address1044 W. Washington Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 · Map17
Hours7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. every day; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day17
Feesper load (amounts not published on page); Visa, MasterCard, cash or check; loads must be tarped17
Who can use itopen to the public17
Not acceptedtires, hazardous waste, end-dump trucks

Escondido Household Hazardous Waste Facility

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byEDI for the City
Address1044 W. Washington Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 · Map4
Hoursappointment only, two Saturdays a month (City page: 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for City residents); remaining 2026 dates Nov 7, Nov 21, Dec 5, Dec 19; book online or (760) 745-3203 Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.4
Feesfree for City residents (incl. e-waste; max 5 CRT units)4
Who can use itCity of Escondido residents (County residents in a separate afternoon window via San Diego County appointments); max 15 gallons or 125 lbs, containers 5 gallons or less; no business waste, tires, explosives, radioactive or medical waste. Door-to-door HHW pickup for residents 65+ or with disabled placard: 800-714-11954

Vista and Poway HHW facilities (alternatives)

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byCity of Vista / City of Poway
AddressNot published by the city (official page)
HoursSaturdays, no appointment4
Feesfree e-waste for Escondido residents4
Who can use itopen to City of Escondido residents4

Christmas tree drop-off (seasonal): Kit Carson Park and Jesmond Dene Park

TypeRecycling center
Run byThe city
Address3333 Bear Valley Pkwy; 2401 N. Broadway · Map6
HoursDecember 26 to January 10 (year not stated)6
Feesfree6

Prescription medications / batteries: EDI lobby

Typeother
Run byEDI
Address1021 W. Mission Ave., Escondido · Map4
HoursMon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.4
Feesfree4
Who can use itEscondido residents4

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

Sources: Household Hazardous Waste (City of Escondido), Electronic Waste Disposal (City of Escondido), Christmas Tree Recycling (City of Escondido), Household Hazardous Waste (EDI), Escondido Resource Recovery (EDI) Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formescondidodisposal.com18
PhoneEDI customer service (760) 745-3203 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.), EDI text line (760) 705-1797; City Recycling Hotline 760-839-6216; Escondido Resource Recovery automated public-dump hotline 760-745-333216171819
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websiteescondido.gov18

Sources: Recycling & Waste (City of Escondido), Christmas Tree Recycling (City of Escondido), Service Schedules and Holiday Schedule (Escondido Disposal…, Escondido Resource Recovery (EDI), Contact Us (EDI), City of Escondido Waste & Recycling Resource Guide (EDI, P… Last checked Report a change

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Escondido trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Escondido?

Trash is collected weekly. Escondido does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (escondidodisposal.com) or the EDI app app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Escondido?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday: one-day delay for Thursday and Friday customers only (Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday).

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Escondido?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday: one-day delay for Friday customers only (collected Saturday).

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Escondido?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Friday: one-day delay for Friday customers only (collected Saturday).

How do I get rid of bulky items in Escondido?

On-call pickup: call or book online. request through EDI's online form (escondidodisposal.com/contact-us) or (760) 745-3203 at least a week before your regular collection day; items collected curbside Fees: $16.71 per item; refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners $66.85 each.

Does Escondido recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (food and beverage bottles and jars, clear and colored).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Escondido?

Use the city’s online form (escondidodisposal.com) or call EDI customer service (760) 745-3203 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.), EDI text line (760) 705-1797; City Recycling Hotline 760-839-6216; Escondido Resource Recovery automated public-dump hotline 760-745-3332.

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