Salinas, CA trash pickup schedule
Salinas 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 of Salinas The City of Salinas franchise: Republic Services collects residential trash (dark gray cart), recycling (blue) and organics/yard waste (green) for the city; the city's trash pages link to Republic for collection services. Republic office: 1120 Madison Lane, Salinas, CA 93907, 831-775-3840, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Salinas Valley Recycles (Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority, a joint powers authority) runs the drop-off recycling center, HHW facility and Johnson Canyon Landfill. The city does not publish a separate apartment rule beyond Republic's multifamily service.12611 |
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| How often | Trash weekly11 |
| Set out | carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day, wheels against the curb, at least 2 ft apart and 6 ft from cars, trees and mailboxes; hinges away from the street; basketball hoops must be removed from the street on collection day5 |
| Your pickup day | Ask the city: republicservices.com5 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thanksgiving Day is an observed holiday; collection delayed one day for the rest of the week (Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday). No 2026-specific Thanksgiving notice published; this applies the published Salinas rule.5 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).
Salinas holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Republic observes New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day: if your service day falls on one of these days, service is delayed by one day for the rest of that week (Friday service moves to Saturday). If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday there is no delay. Other holidays (e.g. Presidents' Day, Memorial Day): office closed, service days remain the same.568 |
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| Official notice | republicservices.com57 |
| 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 | Thanksgiving Day is an observed holiday; collection delayed one day for the rest of the week (Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday). No 2026-specific Thanksgiving notice published; this applies the published Salinas rule.5 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | Changes; see details | Republic office closed; not an observed collection holiday, but Friday routes run Saturday because of the Thanksgiving delay.5 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday, Dec. 25, 2026: office closed; Friday service is collected Saturday, Dec. 26.7 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Delayed one day | Friday, Jan. 1, 2027: office closed; Friday service is collected Saturday, Jan. 2.7 |
| 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 Salinas
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online316 |
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| How to request | call Republic Services 831-775-3840 (or use the bulky pickup request form on Republic's Salinas page) with your address or account number; pickup is scheduled on your regular service day; place items in the street against the curb before 6 a.m., away from carts, trees, parked cars and overhead wires359 |
| Limits | one free pickup per year: 2 large items OR 10 32-gallon trash bags (bagged) OR up to 2 cubic yards (3 ft high x 3 ft wide x 6 ft long)8916 |
| Fees | first pickup each year free (included in the trash rate); additional bulky pickups for a fee (amount not published)36 |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in Salinas
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Type | single-stream (blue cart, All-in-One Recycling)510 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (jars and bottles)510 |
| Plastics | #1, #2 and #5 containers (e.g. bottles, jugs, tubs); rigid plastics over 12 inches; no plastic bags, film or polystyrene5 |
Accepted
Programs
- free curbside used motor oil and filter recycling weekly on your collection day; oil jugs and filter bags at the Republic office, 1120 Madison Lane5
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes - green organics cart (yard waste and food scraps together), 32, 64 or 96 gal; residents can upsize to 96 gal at no extra cost25 |
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| Season | year-round (no seasonal limit published)5 |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | loose in the green cart, no plastic bags; no dirt, rocks, sod, poison oak, pet waste, raw meat, paper cups/plates/napkins or compostable food-ware; yucca, agave, palm, cactus, bamboo and pampas grass not accepted; contamination means the cart is not serviced and a charge applies2517 |
| Food scraps | yes - food scraps go in the green organics cart (cooked meat, bones, dairy, bread, coffee grounds); no raw meat; free 2-gallon kitchen pails at City Hall, 200 Lincoln Ave., 2nd floor Public Works, Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.25 |
| Christmas trees | 2026-27: curbside pickup on your regular service day for three weeks starting Dec. 26 (the Fall 2026 calendar highlights Dec. 26, 2026-Jan. 15, 2027); cut trees into 4-ft sections, set at the curb or in the yard waste cart; natural trees only, no decorations, stands, flocked or tinted trees. Free drop-off Dec. 26-Jan. 31 at Johnson Canyon Landfill and Jolon Road Transfer Station (3-ft sections, no flocked trees).6717 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
SVR Recycling Center at Madison Lane
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | Salinas Valley Recycles (Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority) |
| Address | 1104 Madison Lane, Salinas, CA 93907 · Map14 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day14 |
| Fees | free drop-off of recyclables (cardboard, plastic, glass, paper, metal, polystyrene blocks, clothing), e-waste and appliances; other bulky items per SVR fee schedule14 |
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | Salinas Valley Recycles (Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority) |
| Address | 1104 Madison Lane, Salinas, CA 93907; (831) 424-5520 · Map15 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Sunday and New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day15 |
| Fees | free for residents, no appointment; max 15 gallons or 125 lb per month; charges for commercial/agricultural waste15 |
| Who can use it | residents of the SVR service area15 |
Republic Services Post Collection Facility of Salinas (Madison Lane)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | Republic Services |
| Address | 1120 Madison Lane, Salinas, CA 93907; 831-775-3840 · Map13 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun closed; closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day13 |
| Fees | 2026: minimum $39.00 per load; trash $50.00/cu yd or $124.00/ton; green waste $50.00/cu yd; credit cards and checks only, no cash; uncovered-load fee $18.3713 |
Johnson Canyon Landfill & Recycling Center
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | Salinas Valley Recycles (Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority) |
| Address | 31400 Johnson Canyon Rd., Gonzales, CA 93926; (831) 675-2165 · Map14 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat & Sun 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day14 |
| Fees | per SVR fee schedule14 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | republicservices.com5 |
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| Phone | Republic Services of Salinas 831-775-3840 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); Salinas Valley Recycles 831-775-3000; City of Salinas (main) 831-758-7381; report illegal dumping 831-758-723314514 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | salinas.gov15 |
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All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Salinas trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Salinas?
Trash is collected weekly. Salinas does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s ask the city (republicservices.com).
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Salinas?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thanksgiving Day is an observed holiday; collection delayed one day for the rest of the week (Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday). No 2026-specific Thanksgiving notice published; this applies the published Salinas rule.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Salinas?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday, Dec. 25, 2026: office closed; Friday service is collected Saturday, Dec. 26.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Salinas?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Friday, Jan. 1, 2027: office closed; Friday service is collected Saturday, Jan. 2.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Salinas?
On-call pickup: call or book online. call Republic Services 831-775-3840 (or use the bulky pickup request form on Republic's Salinas page) with your address or account number; pickup is scheduled on your regular service day; place items in the street against the curb before 6 a.m., away from carts, trees, parked cars and overhead wires Fees: first pickup each year free (included in the trash rate); additional bulky pickups for a fee (amount not published).
Does Salinas recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (jars and bottles).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Salinas?
Use the city’s online form (republicservices.com) or call Republic Services of Salinas 831-775-3840 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); Salinas Valley Recycles 831-775-3000; City of Salinas (main) 831-758-7381; report illegal dumping 831-758-7233.
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- 3 Large Load and Bulky Item Options (City of Salinas)City · salinas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Hazardous Waste (City of Salinas)City · salinas.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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