Fairfield, CA trash pickup schedule
Fairfield trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: Republic Services (Republic Services of Fairfield) Republic Services provides residential and commercial trash, recycling and organics collection (and street sweeping) for the City of Fairfield and is the only hauler authorized to collect waste in Fairfield; billed every other month by Republic. City of Fairfield Public Works (1000 Webster St., 707.428.7528) oversees the program.1 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly2 |
| Set out | Out by 6 a.m. on service day; remove by 10 p.m.; lids closed, openings toward the street, 2 ft apart and 6 ft from other objects.2 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: republicservices.com. App: Republic Services app1 |
| Holidays | No further 2026 holidays are on the city’s list. See the 2026 table. |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Fairfield holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Republic observes New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day: if your pickup day falls on or after one of these holidays (in that week), service is delayed one day; Friday customers are served on Saturday.1 |
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| Official notice | republicservices.com |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday holiday: Thursday service on Friday, Friday service on Saturday (past).3 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | 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.
Bulk trash pickup in Fairfield
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online2 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call Republic Services (707.437.8900) or use 'Schedule Bulk Online' in the Republic account; items at the curb before 6 a.m. (2026 guide) — Republic's FAQ says by 5:00 a.m. or the night before, so set out the night before.2 |
| Limits | Two free bulk pickups per household per year (Jan-Dec), each up to 3 cubic yards plus two bulk items (sofa, mattress, large appliance); items stacked in one pile 5+ ft from carts; no item over 50 lb or 4 ft; branches bundled ≤4 ft long, <24 in diameter, <50 lb. Plus one free Potrero Hills Landfill coupon per year (up to 2 cubic yards + 1 bulk item).2 |
| Fees | First two pickups per year free; a third pickup in the same year has a fee (amount not published); charge for Freon removal and for computer monitors/CRTs.2 |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in Fairfield
| Pickup | weekly2 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream2 |
| Glass | accepted in cart2 |
| Plastics | #1-#7 containers2 |
Accepted
- Paper: envelopes, office paper, newspaper, magazines, junk mail, catalogs, paperback books, phone books, brochures, greeting cards, file folders2
- Cardboard (must fit in cart; extra cardboard to 2901 Industrial Court)1
- Metal cans: steel, tin, bi-metal and aluminum2
- Plastics #1-#7, caps and lids OK2
- Clear and colored glass bottles and jars1
Not accepted
- Batteries1
- Ceramics, drinking glasses, mirrors, window or safety glass1
- Electronics/e-waste1
- Food waste and yard waste1
- Hoses, wires, string lights (tanglers)1
- Plastic bags and plastic film/wrap (bag them in the trash)2
- Polystyrene (Styrofoam)1
- Pizza boxes (greasy pizza boxes go in the organics cart)1
- Clothing1
- Hazardous waste, light bulbs1
Programs
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes - in the organics cart2 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round (weekly organics cart)2 |
| How often | weekly2 |
| Rules | In the organics cart (65 or 95 gal): branches, stems and plant debris up to 13 inches per the 2026 guide (Republic's web FAQ says 18 inches), holiday greenery up to 18 inches, leaves, grass, flowers; no dirt, rocks, sand, sod, painted/treated wood, pet waste, plastic bags.2 |
| Food scraps | Accepted in the organics cart with food-soiled paper; kitchen pail provided2 |
| Christmas trees | 2025-26 season (last published): trees curbside on collection day Dec 26 - Jan 15; remove stands/decorations; cut trees over 6 ft in half; flocked/artificial trees in trash. After-Christmas special (2026 guide): two extra 13-gallon bags next to the waste cart on the first pickup after Christmas.3 |
| Leaf collection | Leaves go in the organics cart; do not rake or blow leaves into the street (street sweeping by Republic).3 |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Republic Services Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection facility
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | hauler (Republic Services) |
| Address | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Hours | 9 am-12 noon: 2nd and 4th Saturday Jan-Oct, 1st and 3rd Saturday Nov-Dec, and Thursdays Jan 29, Apr 30, Jul 30, Oct 29 (2026); by appointment only2 |
| Fees | free to Fairfield residents2 |
| Who can use it | proof of residency required; register at 707.437.89712 |
Republic Services BOPA facility and CRV Buyback Center
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | Private hauler |
| Address | 2901 Industrial Court, Fairfield, CA · Map2 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.)2 |
| Fees | free2 |
| Who can use it | proof of residency required (BOPA, e-waste)2 |
| Accepts | Batteries, motor/cooking oil, latex paint, antifreeze (monthly limits); up to 5 electronic items; CRV containers, cardboard, paper2 |
Potrero Hills Landfill
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | Waste Connections |
| Address | 3675 Potrero Hills Lane, Suisun City, CA 94585 · Map2 |
| Hours | Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (per the 2026 guide)2 |
| Fees | one free trip per household per year with mailed coupon (up to 2 cu yd + 1 bulk item)2 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Call Republic Services 707.437.8900 or report via the Republic Services online account (republicservices.com)1 |
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| Phone | Republic Services 707.437.8900 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-12 p.m.); office 2901 Industrial Ct, Mon-Fri 8-5. City of Fairfield Public Works 707.428.7528.1 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | republicservices.com |
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All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Fairfield trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Fairfield?
Trash is collected weekly. Fairfield does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s hauler’s address lookup (republicservices.com) or the Republic Services app app.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Fairfield?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday holiday: Thursday service on Friday, Friday service on Saturday (past).
How do I get rid of bulky items in Fairfield?
On-call pickup: call or book online. Call Republic Services (707.437.8900) or use 'Schedule Bulk Online' in the Republic account; items at the curb before 6 a.m. (2026 guide) — Republic's FAQ says by 5:00 a.m. or the night before, so set out the night before. Fees: First two pickups per year free; a third pickup in the same year has a fee (amount not published); charge for Freon removal and for computer monitors/CRTs.
Does Fairfield recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Fairfield?
Use the city’s online form (Call Republic Services 707.437.8900 or report via the Republic Services online account (republicservices.com)) or call Republic Services 707.437.8900 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-12 p.m.); office 2901 Industrial Ct, Mon-Fri 8-5. City of Fairfield Public Works 707.428.7528.
Sources
- 1 Republic Services of Fairfield, CAContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 City of Fairfield 2026 Residential Customer Service Guide [PDF]Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Fairfield Residential Newsletter, November 2025 [PDF]Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 City of Fairfield Solid Waste & RecyclingCity · fairfield.ca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 City of Fairfield Residential Newsletter, March 2026 [PDF]Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
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