Fresno, CA trash pickup schedule
Fresno 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 | The city collects City of Fresno Department of Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division, collects trash, recycling and green waste for about 119,000 residential customers. The city no longer provides multi-family, commercial or roll-off service: exclusive franchises go to Allied Waste Services / Republic Services (559-275-1551) north of Ashlan Avenue and Mid Valley Disposal (559-237-9425) south of Ashlan Avenue. Multi-family residences with four or more units are not eligible for Operation Clean Up.110 |
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| How often | Trash weekly (gray, blue and green carts all emptied on the same day), recycling weekly, same day as trash, yard waste weekly, same day as trash2 |
| Set out | after 6:00 p.m. the night before and before 5:30 a.m. on collection day; collection runs 5:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; carts out of view by 8:00 p.m. on collection day2 |
| Your pickup day | Zone map: experience.arcgis.com2 · Look up your day here |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Standard schedule (Wednesday).3 |
Bulk items: Scheduled pickup: request it ahead (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Fresno holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | No change for MLK Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day. Thanksgiving: Thursday collection moves to Friday; day after Thanksgiving: Friday collection moves to Saturday. New Year's Day and Christmas: if on Tuesday-Friday, collection from the holiday through Friday slides one day later (Friday to Saturday); if on Monday, Saturday or Sunday, standard schedule (routes run Tuesday-Friday).3 |
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| Official notice | fresno.gov3 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | No change | Standard schedule.2 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No change | Standard schedule.2 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | No change | Standard schedule.2 |
| 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) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | No change | Standard schedule (July 4, 2026 is a Saturday).3 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No change | Standard schedule.2 |
| 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 | Standard schedule (Wednesday).3 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday collection moved to Friday Nov 27.3 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Moved to Saturday | Friday collection moved to Saturday Nov 28.3 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Moved to Saturday | Christmas 2026 is a Friday: Tuesday-Thursday as normal, Friday collection moved to Saturday Dec 26.3 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Moved to Saturday | New Year's Day 2027 is a Friday: Friday collection moved to Saturday Jan 2.3 |
| 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.
Bulk trash pickup in Fresno
| How it works | Scheduled pickup: request it ahead4 |
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| How to request | Operation Clean Up: once a year on an assigned date; find your estimated date with the Operation Clean Up lookup tool (account number from your bill) or 311; set out no earlier than 7 days before and by 6:00 a.m.; monthly schedules posted (November 2026). Also: One-Time Bulky Item Pickup (single bulky item, once per 12 months per account, free; request via 311 or FresGO; Solid Waste calls within 7 business days with a date; set out no more than 36 hours before, by 6:00 a.m.). Extra pickups: Special Haul (fee, call 559-621-6888). Free Dump Events at CARTS.4 |
| Limits | 10 cubic yards (2 piles about 8x4x4 ft); separate yard-clippings pile and trash pile; items cut to 4 ft; concrete/rock/brick/dirt max 2 wheelbarrow loads4 |
| Fees | Operation Clean Up and One-Time Bulky Item Pickup: no extra cost for residences paying for city solid waste service; Special Haul (and extra bulky pickups) fee per the Master Fee Schedule (30-min minimum, 1-hour maximum)29 |
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| Free dump events | Six Free Dump events a year (typically spring and fall); Fall 2026: Sept 12-13, Oct 17-18 and Nov 14-15, 7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at CARTS, 3457 S Cedar Ave; one full-size pickup load (about 8x4x4 ft) per household; city solid waste customers with utility bill or Proof of Eligibility Form plus state ID; not accepted include e-waste, HHW, household garbage, tires, batteries2 |
| One time bulky item | Free once per one-year period per account in good standing, for single bulky items (furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpet, stoves/ovens, drained water heaters); request via 311, (559) 621-CITY or the FresGO app; confirmation call within 7 business days; place 1-1.5 ft from the curb no more than 36 hours before and by 6:00 a.m.; not accepted: refrigerators/freezers, e-waste, tires, HHW, household garbage, auto parts, batteries; additional pickups are Special Hauls with a fee.9 |
Recycling in Fresno
| Pickup | weekly, same day as trash2 |
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| Type | single-stream5 |
| Glass | accepted in cart5 |
| Plastics | #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #7 plastics; not #6 (polystyrene/Styrofoam); no plastic bags6 |
Accepted
Programs
- Curbside used motor oil and filter recycling: free program containers (call 559-621-6888), set next to your cart on service day; single-family only, up to 2 gallons per week26
- Free paper shred event: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1665 G Street, 8:00-11:00 a.m.; up to 3 bankers boxes; city solid waste customers with utility bill (or Proof of Eligibility Form) and state ID2
- Contamination fines on the utility bill: notice, warning letter, then $50, $100, $200 (up to $1,500 per fiscal year)5
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes: green cart (96-gallon) collected weekly with trash2 |
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| Season | year-round2 |
| How often | weekly, same day as trash2 |
| Rules | Grass, leaves, plants, untreated wood, branches/palm fronds cut to 3-foot lengths and under 4 inches diameter, lid must close; no plastic bags, animal waste, treated wood, dirt or rocks5 |
| Food scraps | Yes: food waste and food-soiled paper go in the green cart5 |
| Christmas trees | Live trees go in the green cart: remove ornaments, lights, tinsel and stand; cut to 3-foot lengths under 4 inches diameter so the lid closes; artificial trees can be donated or go in the gray cart (standing rule, no dated 2026-27 program published)5 |
| Leaf collection | Leaves go in the green cart; do not bag them in plastic5 |
| Cleanup events |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Cedar Avenue Recycling and Transfer Station (CARTS)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 3457 S Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93725 · Map2 |
| Hours | Free Dump Events 7:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on event days; asphalt/concrete accepted Monday-Friday year-round; regular public hours not published on the city pages checked2 |
| Fees | free during Free Dump Events for city solid waste customers2 |
| Who can use it | City of Fresno solid waste customers (utility bill or Proof of Eligibility Form + state ID) for free events2 |
Environmental Compliance Center (ECC)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | county (Fresno County Public Works and Planning) |
| Address | 1327 West Dan Ronquillo Drive, Fresno, CA 93706 · Map8 |
| Hours | Thursday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (except holidays)8 |
| Fees | free for residential HHW, no appointment8 |
| Who can use it | household waste from residents, not businesses; max 125 lbs or 15 gallons per visit8 |
| Phone | (559) 600-4259 (Fresno County HHW, listed on city page) |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | cityoffresno.my.site.com (FresGO; report after 6:30 p.m. on your service day; or call 559-621-6888, after-hours voicemail the same evening or next business day)1 |
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| Phone | 559-621-6888 (Solid Waste customer service: missed service, special pickups)2 |
| 311 | 3-1-1 within city limits or (559) 621-CITY (2489); FresGO app2 |
| Official website | fresno.gov1 |
| Recycling hotline | (559) 621-11111 |
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All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Fresno trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Fresno?
Trash is collected weekly (gray, blue and green carts all emptied on the same day). Fresno does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (experience.arcgis.com).
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Fresno?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday collection moved to Friday Nov 27.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Fresno?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Moved to Saturday: Christmas 2026 is a Friday: Tuesday-Thursday as normal, Friday collection moved to Saturday Dec 26.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Fresno?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Moved to Saturday: New Year's Day 2027 is a Friday: Friday collection moved to Saturday Jan 2.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Fresno?
Scheduled pickup: request it ahead. Operation Clean Up: once a year on an assigned date; find your estimated date with the Operation Clean Up lookup tool (account number from your bill) or 311; set out no earlier than 7 days before and by 6:00 a.m.; monthly schedules posted (November 2026). Also: One-Time Bulky Item Pickup (single bulky item, once per 12 months per account, free; request via 311 or FresGO; Solid Waste calls within 7 business days with a date; set out no more than 36 hours before, by 6:00 a.m.). Extra pickups: Special Haul (fee, call 559-621-6888). Free Dump Events at CARTS. Fees: Operation Clean Up and One-Time Bulky Item Pickup: no extra cost for residences paying for city solid waste service; Special Haul (and extra bulky pickups) fee per the Master Fee Schedule (30-min minimum, 1-hour maximum).
Does Fresno recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Fresno?
Use the city’s online form (cityoffresno.my.site.com) or call 559-621-6888 (Solid Waste customer service: missed service, special pickups).
Sources
- 1 Trash Disposal & Recycling (Solid Waste Management Division)City · fresno.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Residential ServicesCity · fresno.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Residential Collection Holiday Schedule - General (PDF, version 07.11.24)City · fresno.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Operation Clean UpCity · fresno.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 What goes where? Green. Gray. Blue.City · fresno.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 RecyclingCity · fresno.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Solid Waste Service Day GIS Hub layer (ArcGIS, City of Fresno GIS)City · services2.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Drop Off Locations (Fresno County Public Works and Planning)County · cleanupfresnocounty.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 One-Time Bulky Item PickupCity · fresno.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Multi-Family & Commercial ServicesCity · fresno.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Operation Clean Up November 2026 Schedule (PDF)City · fresno.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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