Santa Clarita, CA trash pickup schedule

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

Population 228,430 (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: Burrtec Waste Industries Burrtec is the City's exclusive residential, multi-family and commercial hauler, awarded after a competitive bid process in 2022. Unincorporated Santa Clarita Valley (e.g. Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Val Verde) is a separate Burrtec service area ('Santa Clarita (LA County)') and is not covered here.¹¹²
How often	Trash weekly⁵
Set out	Not published by the city (official page)
Your pickup day	Zone map: santaclarita.gov⁸
Holidays	The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule.

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

Santa Clarita holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Burrtec observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. When one falls on a weekday, collection for the rest of that week is delayed one day; no interruption or delay when the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday. The City adds: 'Please reference your service area for possible exceptions.'¹¹¹²
Official notice	greensantaclarita.com¹²
Holidays list	New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day⁹¹²

No dated list of holidays is published for Santa Clarita; 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: Santa Clarita (City) Residential - Burrtec, Burrtec News Fall 2026 - newsletter for City of Santa Clar…, General Waste Information and FAQs (Green Santa Clarita, C… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Santa Clarita

How it works	On-call pickup: call or book online³
How to request	Call Burrtec (661) 222-2249 or request at burrtec.com/scv at least 48 hours before your regular collection day; set items at the curb no earlier than 7:00 p.m. the evening before. Multi-family: through the property manager. Or free drop-off at Burrtec, 25950 Springbrook Ave Suite 202 (Mon-Fri 8-5, third Saturday 8-noon, address and ID).³
Limits	Up to four pickups per calendar year; city page: up to three items per pickup; Burrtec page: three large items or ten 32-gallon bags per pickup³
Fees	free (up to four times a year); fees may apply for further collections³
Accepted	Furniture, appliances, tree branches, scrap wood, sod and tires (Burrtec: mattresses must be wrapped in plastic; carpet cut in 4-ft rolls)³⁹
Not accepted	Household hazardous waste (propane, paint, oil, batteries), construction debris (concrete, bricks, cement), spas, pianos, camper shells, items needing more than two people to handle; electronic waste (drop-off only)³ Electronic waste (including TVs) is not taken in scheduled bulky pickups; free drop-off only³
Limits 2	three large items or ten 32-gallon bags, four times per calendar year⁹

Sources: Bulky Items & Illegal Dumping (Green Santa Clarita), Santa Clarita (City) Residential - Burrtec Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Santa Clarita

Pickup	Not published by the city (official page)
Type	single-stream (blue cart, do not bag recyclables)¹⁰
Glass	accepted in cart (glass bottles & jars; no window glass, mirrors or ceramic dishes)²
Plastics	#1-#7 plastics¹⁰

Accepted

Plastics #1-7¹⁰
Empty food cartons¹⁰
Empty glass bottles & jars¹⁰
Empty aerosol cans¹⁰
Empty aluminum cans¹⁰
Empty tin cans¹⁰
Clean cardboard¹⁰
Clean envelopes¹⁰
Clean junk mail¹⁰
Clean magazines¹⁰
Clean newspaper¹⁰
Clean wrapping paper¹⁰

Not accepted

Batteries¹⁰
Bubble wrap¹⁰
Carpet¹⁰
Ceramic dishes¹⁰
Clothing¹⁰
Diapers¹⁰
Electronics¹⁰
Fluorescent bulbs¹⁰
Hoses¹⁰
Mirrors¹⁰
Pet food bags¹⁰
Plastic toys¹⁰
Stuffed animals¹⁰
Window glass¹⁰

Programs

Plastic bags/film: retail drop-off only (PlasticFilmRecycling.org)²
Mattresses and box springs: free drop-off at Burrtec, max two pieces per visit per day, or via bulky pickup⁶

Sources: Residential Recycling (Green Santa Clarita), Mattress Recycling (Green Santa Clarita), Your Container Guide: What Goes Where? (Burrtec SCV Contai… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	yes, green organics cart included with standard weekly service; extra green carts at additional cost⁵
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	Not published by the city (official page)
Rules	Loose green waste (grass clippings, leaves, tree branches) in the green organics cart together with bagged food waste; small branches under 4 ft; extra green carts for large yards at additional cost⁵¹³
Food scraps	yes: food scraps, leftovers, peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, cooked meat and seafood, and food-soiled paper, tied in any plastic bag (bread, produce or grocery bags are fine) and placed in the green organics cart with the yard waste¹²
Accepted	Birds of Paradise¹⁰ Dead plants¹⁰ Flowers¹⁰ Grass clippings¹⁰ Horse manure¹⁰ Leaves¹⁰ Prunings¹⁰ Shrub trimmings¹⁰ Small branches (under 4’)¹⁰ Twigs¹⁰ Untreated wood¹⁰ Weeds¹⁰
Not accepted	Batteries¹⁰ Cactus¹⁰ Concrete¹⁰ Dirt¹⁰ Electronics¹⁰ Flammables¹⁰ Glass¹⁰ Hazardous waste¹⁰ Metal¹⁰ Oil¹⁰ Pet waste¹⁰ Plastic¹⁰ Rocks¹⁰ Sharps¹⁰
Christmas trees	2026-27 (Burrtec Fall 2026 newsletter): place the tree at the curb on your collection day after Christmas, for about two weeks after Christmas Day; remove ornaments, lights and metal stands; cut trees 6 ft and over in half if possible; flocked trees go as trash. 2026-27 drop-off bin dates not yet published; 2025-26 bins (Dec 26, 2025-Jan 10, 2026) were at Newhall Community Center (22421 Market St), Central Park (27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd) and Canyon Country Community Center (18410 Sierra Hwy); multi-family: next to the trash enclosure.⁷¹¹
Leaf collection	put leaves in the green waste container; do not pile leaves in the street or yard⁸
Cleanup events	Extra holiday waste: from the day after Christmas for about one week, excess holiday trash/recyclables may be bagged and placed beside the carts on collection day¹¹ Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste collection event: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., free¹¹

Sources: Organics Recycling (Green Santa Clarita), Holiday Tree Recycling (Green Santa Clarita), Trash Hauler and Street Sweeper Maps, Your Container Guide: What Goes Where? (Burrtec SCV Contai…, Burrtec News Fall 2026 - newsletter for City of Santa Clar…, General Waste Information and FAQs (Green Santa Clarita, C…, Residential Organics (Green Santa Clarita) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Burrtec bulky item, mattress and e-waste drop-off

Type	Recycling center
Run by	Private hauler
Address	25950 Springbrook Ave, Suite 202, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 · Map⁹
Hours	Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; third Saturday of the month 8 a.m.-noon⁹
Fees	free for service recipients (no HHW or C&D debris)⁹
Who can use it	Proof of residence (invoice) and ID required⁹

S.A.F.E. Collection Centers (Sun Valley, 11025 Randall St; Northridge, 10241 N. Balboa Blvd), plus LA County HHW/E-Waste collection events

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	other
Address	11025 Randall Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352; 10241 N. Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA 91325 · Map⁴
Hours	Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (call 1-800-988-6942 to verify)⁴
Fees	free⁴

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

Sources: Hazardous Waste - residential (Green Santa Clarita), Santa Clarita (City) Residential - Burrtec Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	Burrtec Service Order Form burrtec.com (choose 'Service Issues and Resolutions' and service area 'Santa Clarita (City)'; a Burrtec representative calls back) or call Burrtec (661) 222-2249¹⁴
Phone	Burrtec Customer Service (661) 222-2249; City Environmental Services Division (661) 286-4098¹
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	greensantaclarita.com¹
Hauler website	burrtec.com⁹
Email	[email protected]¹
Office	Burrtec customer service office: 26000 Springbrook Ave, Suite 101, Santa Clarita, CA 91350¹

Sources: Residential Waste Services (Green Santa Clarita, City of S…, Santa Clarita (City) Residential - Burrtec, Request Services - Service Order Form (Burrtec) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

Other cities served by Burrtec Waste Industries

All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.

Santa Clarita trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Santa Clarita?

Trash is collected weekly. Santa Clarita does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (santaclarita.gov).

How do I get rid of bulky items in Santa Clarita?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Call Burrtec (661) 222-2249 or request at burrtec.com/scv at least 48 hours before your regular collection day; set items at the curb no earlier than 7:00 p.m. the evening before. Multi-family: through the property manager. Or free drop-off at Burrtec, 25950 Springbrook Ave Suite 202 (Mon-Fri 8-5, third Saturday 8-noon, address and ID). Fees: free (up to four times a year); fees may apply for further collections.

Does Santa Clarita recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (glass bottles & jars; no window glass, mirrors or ceramic dishes).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Santa Clarita?

Use the city’s online form (Burrtec Service Order Form https://www.burrtec.com/request-services/ (choose 'Service Issues and Resolutions' and service area 'Santa Clarita (City)'; a Burrtec representative calls back) or call Burrtec (661) 222-2249) or call Burrtec Customer Service (661) 222-2249; City Environmental Services Division (661) 286-4098.

Sources

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Residential Waste Services (Green Santa Clarita, City of Santa Clarita Environmental Services)City · greensantaclarita.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential Recycling (Green Santa Clarita)City · greensantaclarita.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulky Items & Illegal Dumping (Green Santa Clarita)City · greensantaclarita.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Hazardous Waste - residential (Green Santa Clarita)City · greensantaclarita.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Organics Recycling (Green Santa Clarita)City · greensantaclarita.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Mattress Recycling (Green Santa Clarita)City · greensantaclarita.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Holiday Tree Recycling (Green Santa Clarita)City · greensantaclarita.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash Hauler and Street Sweeper MapsCity · santaclarita.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Santa Clarita (City) Residential - BurrtecContracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Your Container Guide: What Goes Where? (Burrtec SCV Container Guide 2025, linked from Burrtec's Santa Clarita (City) page)Contracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Burrtec News Fall 2026 - newsletter for City of Santa Clarita residentsContracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026
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General Waste Information and FAQs (Green Santa Clarita, City of Santa Clarita)City · greensantaclarita.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential Organics (Green Santa Clarita)City · greensantaclarita.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Request Services - Service Order Form (Burrtec)Contracted hauler · burrtec.com · checked October 30, 2026

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