Richmond, CA trash pickup schedule
Richmond 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 is the exclusive franchised hauler; all residents get weekly black (garbage), blue (recycling) and green (organics) carts. RecycleMore (West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority, a joint powers agency) handles processing and the HHW facility.12 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly1 |
| Set out | Night before or by 6 a.m. on service day; wheels to the curb, 5 ft from cars/mailboxes, 3 ft between carts; collection 6 a.m. through the afternoon5 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: republicservices.com. App: Republic Services app / account (See Schedule & Track My Truck)3 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday customers collected Friday, Friday customers Saturday; Monday-Wednesday not affected4 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Richmond holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Observed holidays: New Year's Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. A weekday holiday delays service one day for the rest of that week (Friday routes move to Saturday); weekend holidays cause no delay3 |
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| Official notice | republicservices.com |
| 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 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 | Delayed one day | Thursday customers collected Friday, Friday customers Saturday; Monday-Wednesday not affected4 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday customers collected Saturday December 26; Monday-Thursday not affected4 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Delayed one day | Friday customers collected Saturday January 2, 2027; Monday-Thursday not affected4 |
| 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 Richmond
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call Republic Services 510-262-7100 at least 10 workdays ahead; collected on your next regular collection day (the Republic app also offers 'Schedule Bulk Online')1 |
| Limits | 3 free pickups per calendar year (single-family to fourplex). Each: up to 15 35-gal bags (50 lb max each), or 4 95-gal bags, or 5 e-waste items, or up to 1.8 cu yd loose garbage/organics; once a year up to 3 large items1 |
| Fees | Free for 3 per year; additional pickups for a fee1 |
| Not accepted |
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Recycling in Richmond
| Pickup | weekly1 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream5 |
| Glass | accepted in cart5 |
| Plastics | Rigid plastic bottles and containers (no resin numbers published)5 |
Not accepted
- Plastic bags, plastic film and Styrofoam; tires and auto parts; hazardous waste; milk cartons and Tetra Paks; dishes and mirrors; toys; yard and food waste; furniture and appliances; diapers and pet waste; construction waste; clothing and bedding; carpet and rugs5
- Recyclables in non-clear plastic bags (put recyclables loose; paper or clear bags only if a bag is needed)5
Programs
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes1 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | weekly1 |
| Rules | Green cart: yard waste, food waste, food-soiled paper, unpainted untreated wood; paper bags or newspaper only, no plastic bags5 |
| Food scraps | Accepted in the green cart; free kitchen pail at the City Manager's Office (450 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 300, Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.) or Republic Services West Contra Costa Office (3260 Blume Dr., Suite 100, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)15 |
| Christmas trees | 2026-27: natural trees curbside next to carts by 6 a.m. on a regular collection day between 12/26/2026 and 1/16/2027, free; trees over 6 ft cut in half and placed in the green cart; no artificial or flocked trees4 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
West Contra Costa Household Hazardous Waste Facility
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | RecycleMore (West Contra Costa Integrated Waste Management Authority) |
| Address | 101 Pittsburg Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 · Map3 |
| Hours | Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed 12-12:30 p.m.)3 |
| Fees | Free for Richmond residents; max 15 gal or 125 lb of hazardous materials per vehicle per visit; up to 3 mattresses/box springs per month at no cost3 |
| Who can use it | Valid ID and/or proof of residency required (mattress drop-off: Richmond, Hercules, Pinole, San Pablo, El Cerrito and unincorporated West County residents)3 |
| Phone | 888-412-9277 |
Golden Bear Transfer Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | Republic Services |
| Address | 1 Parr Blvd., Richmond, CA 94801 · Map3 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.3 |
| Fees | Bulk rates per Republic GBTS rate sheet; from Jan 1, 2026 all loads subject to a 0.5 minimum (tons/CY)3 |
| Phone | 510-970-7274 |
West County Resource Recovery Facility compost giveaway
| Type | Compost / yard waste site |
|---|---|
| Run by | Republic Services |
| Address | 101 Pittsburg Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 · Map3 |
| Hours | First Wednesday of each month 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.)3 |
| Fees | free, up to 2 cubic yards per household; self-service (bring bag/bin and shovel); valid ID required3 |
| Who can use it | West County households3 |
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 510-262-7100 (no city web form); carts set out on time are collected by the next day5 |
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| Phone | Republic Services 510-262-7100 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)3 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | richmondca.gov |
| Illegal dumping | 510-965-4905 or the City of Richmond app5 |
Nearby cities
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- Oakland, CA15 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Daly City, CA18 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Concord, CA20 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Hayward, CA26 miles · A private hauler under city contract
Other cities served by Republic Services
- Portland, ORNine City-franchised private haulers, each with its own exclusive area: Arrow Sanitary, Portland Disposal & Recycling, Waste Management of Oregon, Heiberg Garbage Service, City Sanitary, Wacker Sanitary, Walker Garbage Service, Republic Services of Lake Oswego and Recology Clackamas (per the City hauler-area layer)
- Arlington, TXRepublic Services
- Anaheim, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Anaheim)
- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
- Santa Ana, CARepublic Services
- Chula Vista, CARepublic Services
- Buffalo, NYCity of Buffalo Sanitation (garbage); Republic Services (recycling contractor)
- Toledo, OHRepublic Services
- Boise, IDRepublic Services
- Fremont, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Alameda County, Fremont office)
- Grand Prairie, TXRepublic Services
- Huntington Beach, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Huntington Beach)
- Elk Grove, CARepublic Services
- Fort Collins, CORepublic Services
- Garden Grove, CARepublic Services
- Salinas, CARepublic Services of Salinas
- Bellevue, WARepublic Services
- Palm Bay, FLRepublic Services
- Meridian, IDRepublic Services
- Round Rock, TXRepublic Services
- Lewisville, TXRepublic Services (Allied Waste Systems, Inc. dba Republic Services of Lewisville)
- Fullerton, CARepublic Services
- Kent, WARepublic Services
- Arvada, CORepublic Services (Republic Services of Denver)
- Fairfield, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Fairfield)
- Nampa, IDRepublic Services
- Antioch, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Contra Costa County)
- Evansville, INRepublic Services of Evansville
- Carlsbad, CARepublic Services
- Sugar Land, TXRepublic Services
- Bend, ORRepublic Services (Bend Garbage & Recycling) and Cascade Disposal (Waste Connections)
- Brockton, MARepublic Services
- Carmel, INRepublic Services
- Renton, WARepublic Services
- Inglewood, CARepublic Services (Consolidated Disposal Service)
- Daly City, CARepublic Services (Daly City office, 1680 Edgeworth Ave.)
- Sunrise, FLRepublic Services
All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Richmond trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Richmond?
Trash is collected weekly. Richmond 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 / account (See Schedule & Track My Truck) app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Richmond?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday customers collected Friday, Friday customers Saturday; Monday-Wednesday not affected
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Richmond?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday customers collected Saturday December 26; Monday-Thursday not affected
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Richmond?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Friday customers collected Saturday January 2, 2027; Monday-Thursday not affected
How do I get rid of bulky items in Richmond?
On-call pickup: call or book online. Call Republic Services 510-262-7100 at least 10 workdays ahead; collected on your next regular collection day (the Republic app also offers 'Schedule Bulk Online') Fees: Free for 3 per year; additional pickups for a fee.
Does Richmond recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Richmond?
Use the city’s online form (Call Republic Services 510-262-7100 (no city web form); carts set out on time are collected by the next day) or call Republic Services 510-262-7100 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.).
Sources
- 1 Trash, recycling, and organic waste: ResidentialCity · richmondca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Trash, recycling, and organic waste (Zero Waste)City · richmondca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Republic Services of Richmond, CAContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Richmond Residential Recycling & Waste Service Newsletter, 4th Quarter 2026Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Richmond Residential Waste Services Guide (effective July 1, 2025)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
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