Sacramento, CA trash pickup schedule
Sacramento 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 Sacramento Recycling & Solid Waste collects garbage, organics and recycling for single-family homes, duplexes to fourplexes, mixed-use and some larger multifamily properties; commercial service is not provided by the City (franchised haulers).1 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly, recycling every other week (A week or B week), yard waste weekly189 |
| Set out | at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day, no earlier than 12 hours before (after 6:00 p.m.); return within 12 hours of collection; containers 3 ft apart6 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: cityofsacramento.gov. App: SacRecycle app (city)45 |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. City holiday (Veterans Day, listed 'Wednesday, November 11' on the 2026 City Hall holiday list); the same page says regular residential collection occurs on holidays, so pickup stays on the usual day.2 |
Bulk items: By appointment (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).
Sacramento holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | No holiday changes: regular residential garbage, organic waste and recycling collection occurs on holidays.2 |
|---|---|
| Official notice | cityofsacramento.gov2 |
| Rule also | 2026-27 service guide repeats the rule3 |
| 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 change | City holiday (Veterans Day, listed 'Wednesday, November 11' on the 2026 City Hall holiday list); the same page says regular residential collection occurs on holidays, so pickup stays on the usual day.2 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | No change | City holiday (Thanksgiving Day, listed 'Thursday, November 26' on the 2026 City Hall holiday list); the same page says regular residential collection occurs on holidays, so pickup stays on the usual day.2 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | No change | City holiday (Thanksgiving (observed), listed 'Friday, November 27' on the 2026 City Hall holiday list); the same page says regular residential collection occurs on holidays, so pickup stays on the usual day.2 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | No change | City holiday (Christmas Day, listed 'Friday, December 25' on the 2026 City Hall holiday list); the same page says regular residential collection occurs on holidays, so pickup stays on the usual day.2 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | No change | City holiday (New Year's Day, listed 'Friday, January 1, 2027' on the 2026 City Hall holiday list); the same page says regular residential collection occurs on holidays, so pickup stays on the usual day.2 |
| 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 Sacramento
| How it works | By appointment11 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Request through 311 (online Service Request, Sac311 app, 3-1-1 or 916-264-5011); free appointments February to October, no longer accepted from mid- to late-October (leaf season Nov-Jan: fee-based only); set out on the public street no earlier than 24 hours before and by 6:00 a.m.; cancel/reschedule by 5 p.m. two business days before or the appointment counts as used. Appliances/e-waste need a separate appointment (two per calendar year, year-round; up to 2 major appliances or 4 e-waste items per pickup).11 |
| Limits | 2 free junk appointments per year; pile max 4'x4'x9'; pipe max 3 ft; lumber max 6 ft; up to 4 unmounted tires; yard waste separated, limbs 3 ft x 4 in max11 |
| Fees | 2 appointments free; extra or leaf-season special pickup minimum $39.48 via Utility Billing (916) 808-545411 |
| Accepted | |
| Not accepted | |
| Appliances | Appliance & e-waste pickup by appointment, 2 per calendar year in addition to the 2 junk appointments, year-round; up to two major appliances or four e-waste items per pickup; minimum 10 lb3 |
| Guidelines pdf | cityofsacramento.gov15 |
Recycling in Sacramento
| Pickup | every other week (A week or B week)8 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream1 |
| Glass | accepted in cart8 |
| Plastics | all CRV containers and containers marked #1-7 (bottles, jugs; lids on); no clamshells, deli containers, bags or foam8 |
Accepted
- cardboard (broken down)8
- paperboard (cereal, pasta, frozen food boxes)8
- newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail8
- paper bags and packaging; phone books and soft cover books; office paper8
- all CRV containers; plastic containers #1-78
- buckets, pails, crates, laundry baskets8
- glass bottles and jars, all colors, lids removed, rinsed8
- aluminum and tin cans, clean foil and trays, empty aerosol cans, pots and pans8
- cartons, soup/soymilk-type boxes, drink cups, juice boxes (no straws)8
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes - green organics container, required for all residential properties9 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round container; street piles only during leaf season (November-January)9 |
| How often | weekly9 |
| Rules | green waste (trimmings, grass, leaves, small branches, untreated wood) in the 96-gal green cart; paper bags or BPI-certified compostable bags OK; no plastic bags, pet waste, treated wood10 |
| Food scraps | yes - food waste and food-soiled paper go in the green organics container9 |
| Christmas trees | Last published season 2025-26: residential yard-waste (leaf season) customers place trees (up to 5, clean of lights/tinsel/stands/nails; flocked OK) in street piles; last day for street piles February 1, 2026; otherwise cut to fit the green container. 2025-26 free drop-off events (Jan 3-4, 2026) at Kiefer Landfill, NARS, Elder Creek, SRTS (also Dec 26-Jan 5, Mon-Sat 8-5), Rodeo Park and SMUD Corporation Yard. 2026-27 tree dates not yet published; the 2026 leaf season page says holiday trees are accepted in piles.13 |
| Leaf collection | Leaf Season 2026-27 begins November 2, 2026 (November-January): yard waste piles in the street, max 4'x4'x9' (5 cubic yards), limbs 3 ft x 4 in, 6 ft from obstructions, not in plastic bags, no food or pet waste; only public streets with curb and gutter; at least seven on-street collections; estimated dates in the collection calendar/SacRecycle app; crews work holidays; weekly container pickup continues12 |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Station (SRTS)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Address | 8491 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, CA 95826 · Map7 |
| Hours | Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.7 |
| Fees | One free load (up to 5 cubic yards, 4'x4'x9') with the free dump coupon mailed to customers with the annual service guide in June; loads over 5 cubic yards charged at SRTS posted rates7 |
| Who can use it | City Recycling and Solid Waste customers (coupon)7 |
City HHW Drop-Off at SRTS
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 8491 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, CA 95826 · Map14 |
| Hours | Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.14 |
| Fees | No charge to residential customers following guidelines (fees may apply for small/medium e-waste); max 15 gallons or 125 lb per trip14 |
| Who can use it | residential customers (no charge if guidelines followed)14 |
| Phone | (916) 737-4880 (service guide) |
North Area Recovery Station (County of Sacramento)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 4450 Roseville Rd, North Highlands, CA 95660 · Map17 |
| Hours | Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day17 |
| Fees | free; up to 15 gallons or 125 pounds of HHW per month17 |
| Who can use it | residents17 |
North Area Recovery Station (NARS)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 4450 Roseville Road, North Highlands, CA 95660 · Map18 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (arrive 15 min before closing); closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day18 |
| Fees | City dump coupon accepted for one free load (second coupon location); otherwise county gate fees18 |
| Who can use it | not required to be Sacramento County residents18 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | sac311.org1 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 3-1-1 (916-264-5011 outside Sacramento); start service (916) 808-54541 |
| 311 | 3-1-1, Sac311 app, www.sac311.org, [email protected]1 |
| Official website | cityofsacramento.gov1 |
| Missed pickup rule | collection occurs between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m.; report a missed pickup within two business days (311 / sac311.org / Sac311 app) or collection may wait until the next regular day3 |
Nearby cities
- Elk Grove, CA11 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Roseville, CA16 miles · The city collects
- Vacaville, CA31 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Fairfield, CA37 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Stockton, CA42 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Antioch, CA44 miles · A private hauler under city contract
All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Sacramento trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Sacramento?
Trash is collected weekly. Sacramento does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (cityofsacramento.gov) or the SacRecycle app (city) app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Sacramento?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. No change: City holiday (Thanksgiving Day, listed 'Thursday, November 26' on the 2026 City Hall holiday list); the same page says regular residential collection occurs on holidays, so pickup stays on the usual day.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Sacramento?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. No change: City holiday (Christmas Day, listed 'Friday, December 25' on the 2026 City Hall holiday list); the same page says regular residential collection occurs on holidays, so pickup stays on the usual day.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Sacramento?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. No change: City holiday (New Year's Day, listed 'Friday, January 1, 2027' on the 2026 City Hall holiday list); the same page says regular residential collection occurs on holidays, so pickup stays on the usual day.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Sacramento?
By appointment. Request through 311 (online Service Request, Sac311 app, 3-1-1 or 916-264-5011); free appointments February to October, no longer accepted from mid- to late-October (leaf season Nov-Jan: fee-based only); set out on the public street no earlier than 24 hours before and by 6:00 a.m.; cancel/reschedule by 5 p.m. two business days before or the appointment counts as used. Appliances/e-waste need a separate appointment (two per calendar year, year-round; up to 2 major appliances or 4 e-waste items per pickup). Fees: 2 appointments free; extra or leaf-season special pickup minimum $39.48 via Utility Billing (916) 808-5454.
Does Sacramento recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Sacramento?
Use the city’s online form (sac311.org) or call 3-1-1 (916-264-5011 outside Sacramento); start service (916) 808-5454.
Sources
- 1 Collection Services - Recycling & Solid WasteCity · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Holiday Schedule (City Government)City · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 2026-2027 Recycle Week A - Your Guide to City Services (PDF)City · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Collection CalendarCity · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 SacRecycle AppCity · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Curbside Collection GuidelinesCity · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 GarbageCity · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Mixed RecyclingCity · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Organics RecyclingCity · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Organics Accepted & Unaccepted ItemsCity · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Household Junk PickupCity · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Leaf SeasonCity · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 Holiday Tree Recycling (Collection Services; 2025-26 season)City · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 14 Household Hazardous Waste FacilitiesCity · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 15 Household Junk Pickup Guidelines 2026 (PDF, rev. 7/2026)City · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 16 Appliance and E-Waste PickupCity · cityofsacramento.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 17 North Area Recovery Station Household Hazardous WasteCounty · wmr.saccounty.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 18 North Area Recovery StationCounty · wmr.saccounty.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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