Pomona, CA trash pickup schedule

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

Population 147,807 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	A private hauler under city contract: Athens Services Since July 1, 2023 Athens Services collects trash, recycling and organics for single-family homes and multifamily properties with individual carts in Pomona, and bills residents directly (no longer on the city utility bill).³
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly (blue cart, same day as trash), yard waste weekly (green organics cart)¹
Set out	at the curb (or adjacent alley) by 6:00 a.m. on collection day; remove carts by 7:00 p.m.; wheels against the curb, 1 ft apart, lids closed¹
Your pickup day	Zone map: athensservices.com. App: Athens Services Pomona collection day map (PDF); or call (888) 314-0061¹
Holidays	The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule.

Bulk items: Scheduled pickup: request it ahead (details). Drop-off sites: 1 listed (hours and fees).

Pomona holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Athens observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. A weekday holiday delays collection by one day for the rest of that week; if the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday there is no delay.¹³
Official notice	athensservices.com

No dated list of holidays is published for Pomona; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.

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

Sources: Athens Services - Pomona Residential Services, City of Pomona Residential Recycling and Waste Collection … Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Pomona

How it works	Scheduled pickup: request it ahead¹
How to request	submit a Bulky Item Request online (athensservices.com) or call (888) 314-0061 at least 2 business days (48 hours) before your regular collection day; items collected on your collection day, curbside before 6:00 a.m.; after an online request Athens confirms by phone - do not set items out until you get the confirmation call³⁸
Limits	6 free bulky item collections per single-family household per calendar year, up to 3 items each (2023 FAQ); each item no more than two people can safely handle; items over 60 lb or larger than 4 ft x 8 ft not accepted; branches/lumber cut and tied in bundles up to 4 ft; carpet cut to 4 ft rolls max 18 in diameter²³
Fees	first 6 per year free; additional collections are charged (amount not published)²³
Not accepted	automobile parts¹ construction and demolition debris (dirt, concrete, tile, drywall, rock)¹ hazardous waste¹ loose or scattered building material and lumber¹ extra bags of trash that do not fit in the cart³

Sources: Athens Services - Pomona Residential Services, Pomona Residential FAQ (May 2023, PDF), City of Pomona Residential Recycling and Waste Collection …, Athens Services - Bulky Item Pickup request (linked from t… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Pomona

Pickup	weekly (blue cart, same day as trash)¹
Type	single-stream¹
Glass	accepted in cart (bottles and jars only, lids removed)¹
Plastics	#1, #2 and #5 (no #3, #6 or black plastic)¹

Accepted

plastics #1 (PET bottles, clamshells), #2 (HDPE) and #5 (PP): beverage and detergent jugs, food containers, soda/juice/water bottles¹
paper (clean, dry, no metal or lamination): magazines, mail, office paper, newspaper, paper bags, phone books¹
broken-down cardboard, corrugated fiberboard, clean pizza boxes¹
glass bottles and jars (remove lids)¹
aluminum cans, foil and trays, scrap metal, steel and tin cans¹
accepted but may not currently be recycled: cereal boxes (bag removed), egg cartons, frozen food boxes, soup/milk/juice cartons¹

Not accepted

plastics #3 and #6 (hard and foam), all black plastics, plastic bags and film, bubble wrap, small plastics (utensils, straws), plastic toys, garden hoses, tarps - these go in the black landfill cart¹
ceramic, porcelain and non-food glass¹
chip bags, compostable plastic, juice pouches, paper coffee cups, tissues, padded/Tyvek envelopes, laminated paper, photos, receipts¹
hazardous waste, batteries, e-waste, fluorescent bulbs, sharps, motor oil, paint - not in any cart¹

Sources: Athens Services - Pomona Residential Services Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes¹
Season	year-round¹
How often	weekly (green organics cart)¹
Rules	green organics cart: branches, flowers, grass clippings, hedge trimmings, leaves, weeds, untreated/unpainted lumber and scrap wood; no palm fronds, yucca, cacti or succulents (landfill cart)¹
Food scraps	yes - food scraps and 100% fiber-based food-soiled paper go in the green organics cart (SB 1383)¹
Christmas trees	2026-27 season: real trees collected curbside on regular collection days, December 26, 2026 through January 15, 2027 (Athens Holiday Tree Collection Schedule; the Pomona page's standing text says December 26th through January 16th, over three weeks). Remove stand, lights, ornaments and tinsel; cut trees over 6 ft in half; flocked, fire-retardant and artificial trees are treated as trash or bulky pickup.¹⁷
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events	Athens hosts four annual clean-up and paper-shred events for residents (one includes HHW/e-waste); dates set by the City of Pomona; no Pomona events listed as of 2026-10-30³

Sources: Athens Services - Pomona Residential Services, City of Pomona Residential Recycling and Waste Collection …, Athens Services - Holiday Tree Recycling (collection sched… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Los Angeles County HHW/e-waste one-day collection events (various locations) and permanent centers

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The county
Address	various; schedule at cleanla.lacounty.gov⁵
Hours	most events Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m., no appointment⁵
Fees	free; limit 15 gallons or 125 lb per trip⁵
Who can use it	Los Angeles County residents⁵

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

Sources: LA County Public Works CleanLA - HHW Collection Centers Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	Athens online customer self-service center: athensservices.com (report a missed pickup) or (888) 314-0061³
Phone	Athens Customer Care Center (888) 314-0061 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-noon)¹
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	athensservices.com

Sources: Athens Services - Pomona Residential Services, City of Pomona Residential Recycling and Waste Collection … Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

Other cities served by Athens Services

All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.

Pomona trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Pomona?

Trash is collected weekly. Pomona does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (athensservices.com) or the Athens Services Pomona collection day map (PDF); or call (888) 314-0061 app.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Pomona?

Scheduled pickup: request it ahead. submit a Bulky Item Request online (https://athensservices.com/bulky-item-pickup/) or call (888) 314-0061 at least 2 business days (48 hours) before your regular collection day; items collected on your collection day, curbside before 6:00 a.m.; after an online request Athens confirms by phone - do not set items out until you get the confirmation call Fees: first 6 per year free; additional collections are charged (amount not published).

Does Pomona recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (bottles and jars only, lids removed).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Pomona?

Use the city’s online form (Athens online customer self-service center: https://athensservices.com/customer (report a missed pickup) or (888) 314-0061) or call Athens Customer Care Center (888) 314-0061 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-noon).

Sources

1
Athens Services - Pomona Residential ServicesContracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
2
Pomona Residential FAQ (May 2023, PDF)Contracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
3
City of Pomona Residential Recycling and Waste Collection Guide (Athens, 07/11/23, PDF)Contracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
4
City of Pomona Trash Collection Schedule map (Athens, 06/30/23, PDF)Contracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
5
LA County Public Works CleanLA - HHW Collection CentersCounty · cleanla.lacounty.gov · checked October 30, 2026
6
City of Pomona Public Works - Solid WasteCity · pomonaca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Athens Services - Holiday Tree Recycling (collection schedule by city), linked from the Pomona pageContracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Athens Services - Bulky Item Pickup request (linked from the Pomona page as 'Bulky Item Request')Contracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked October 30, 2026

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