Santa Rosa, CA trash pickup schedule
Santa Rosa 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: Recology Sonoma Marin City franchise hauler for residential and commercial garbage, recycling and compost (Zero Waste Sonoma lists Recology Sonoma Marin as the hauler for Santa Rosa). Three carts: gray garbage, blue recycling, green compost (yard waste + food scraps). Recology also does monthly street sweeping in city limits.1 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly6 |
| Set out | cart at the curb the night before collection (collection begins early in the morning)2 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: recology.com. App: Recology collection calendar (embedded ReCollect widget; address search + 'Get a reminder'); link only5 |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Normal service.7 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Santa Rosa holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | No service on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day; service is delayed by one day for these holidays (e.g. Friday customers served Saturday). Independence Day (observed Fri July 3) and Labor Day also had no service in Santa Rosa in 2026; other holidays are normal service days.8 |
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| Official notice | recology.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 change | Normal service.7 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No change | Normal service.7 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | No change | Normal service.7 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | Changes; see details | No service in Santa Rosa on observed Friday July 3 (service only in Petaluma, Novato, West Marin). Make-up day not stated on the calendar.7 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Changes; see details | No service in Santa Rosa (service only in Petaluma, Novato, West Marin). Make-up day not stated on the calendar.7 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No change | Normal service.7 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No change | Normal service.7 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | No service in Santa Rosa on Thursday Nov 26 (Recology serves only Novato and West Marin that day); service delayed by one day.8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | No service Friday Dec 25; Friday customers served Saturday Dec 26; regular service resumes Monday.7 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Delayed one day | No service Friday Jan 1, 2027; Friday customers served Saturday Jan 2; regular service resumes Monday.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 Santa Rosa
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online3 |
|---|---|
| How to request | contact Recology customer service (1-800-243-0291) or use the online 'Request Bulky Item Collection' form recology.com to schedule a curbside pickup; account must be in your name; multifamily pickups scheduled by the property manager3 |
| Limits | 2 free pickups per year, up to 3 cubic yards (600 gal, about twelve 50-gal bags) each; no single item over 4x4x2 ft except appliances and TVs3 |
| Fees | 2 per year free; additional pickup $144.40; over 3 cu yd $43.80 per cu yd; Freon items $73.266 |
| Not accepted |
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Recycling in Santa Rosa
| Pickup | weekly6 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream (blue cart, standard 96 gal, free; no plastic bags)2 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (bottles and jars only)4 |
| Plastics | plastic bottles, tubs, jugs, containers and clamshells (no resin numbers given)4 |
Accepted
- glass bottles and jars4
- aluminum cans, foil and trays (balled foil up to softball size), steel (tin) cans, caps and lids, empty paint and spray cans4
- plastic bottles, tubs and jugs (rinsed, caps on), containers and clamshells4
- paper bags, non-waxed cardboard, cereal boxes, office paper, egg cartons, envelopes, juice/soy-milk boxes, waxy milk/juice cartons, junk mail, magazines, newspapers, packing and wrapping paper (non-metallic)4
Not accepted
- batteries (go on top of cart in a sealed bag), ceramics/glassware, clothing, coat hangers, electronics, foil- or plastic-backed paper, food scraps, mirrors and windows, light bulbs, plastic bags/film, mixed-material plastics, 'compostable' plastics, scrap metal, shredded paper, soiled paper, Styrofoam, waxed cardboard, wood, yard trimmings4
- recyclables in plastic bags4
Programs
- household batteries: sealed (zip lock) bag on top of the blue cart on service day; cell phone and laptop batteries not allowed14
- used motor oil and filters: call for a kit, curbside pickup next to (not in) the recycling cart4
- electronics collected as a bulky item pickup by appointment4
- Recology Cares: 15% bill discount for PG&E CARE participants6
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes2 |
|---|---|
| Season | weekly curbside compost collection; no seasonal limit stated6 |
| How often | weekly6 |
| Rules | green compost cart (standard 96 gal, free): grass, leaves, flowers, branches/brush, tree trimmings under 6 in diameter and 4 ft long; no plastic or 'compostable' plastic bags (paper bags OK); no poison oak, yucca, bamboo, cactus, palm fronds4 |
| Food scraps | yes, all food scraps (incl. meat, bones, dairy) and food-soiled paper in the green cart; free countertop pails at 3400 Standish Ave4 |
| Christmas trees | 2026-27: curbside tree collection December 28 - January 8 on your service day; after that, cut to fit in the green cart; drop-off at Sonoma County Fairgrounds (1350 Bennett Valley Rd) December 26 - January 15; remove stakes, no flocked trees8 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Central Disposal Site, Bldg. 5)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | Zero Waste Sonoma (county JPA); contact via Clean Harbors |
| Address | 500 Mecham Rd., Petaluma, CA · Map9 |
| Hours | Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; closed December 20, 2026 - January 4, 20279 |
| Fees | free for Sonoma County residents (bring ID)9 |
| Who can use it | Sonoma County residents9 |
Central Disposal Site
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | County refuse disposal site operated by Republic Services |
| Address | 500 Mecham Rd, Petaluma · Map10 |
| Hours | Disposal M-Sa 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (707-795-1693); Recycling and Reuse M-Sa 7 a.m.-3 p.m. (707-795-3660); closed Sundays, New Year's Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas10 |
| Fees | refuse $179.00/ton, minimum $47.00 per vehicle (rates effective April 1, 2026); uncovered loads $2210 |
| Who can use it | waste generated in Sonoma County10 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | recology.com (Recology 'Report Missed Collection' form); or call customer service 1-800-243-02912 |
|---|---|
| Phone | Recology Sonoma Marin customer service 1-800-243-0291 (M-F 8A-6P, Sa-Su 7A-3P per Zero Waste Sonoma); office 3400 Standish Ave, Santa Rosa1 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | recology.com |
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Other cities served by Recology
- San Francisco, CARecology (Recology Sunset Scavenger, Recology Golden Gate, Recology San Francisco)
- Seattle, WAWaste Management of Washington (northwest and south Seattle); Recology King County (northeast and central Seattle)
- 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)
- Santa Clara, CAMission Trail Waste Systems (garbage and yard trimmings); Recology South Bay (recycling)
- Vallejo, CARecology Vallejo
- Vacaville, CARecology Vacaville Solano
- San Mateo, CARecology San Mateo County
All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Santa Rosa trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Santa Rosa?
Trash is collected weekly. Santa Rosa does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s hauler’s address lookup (recology.com) or the Recology collection calendar (embedded ReCollect widget; address search + 'Get a reminder'); link only app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Santa Rosa?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No service in Santa Rosa on Thursday Nov 26 (Recology serves only Novato and West Marin that day); service delayed by one day.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Santa Rosa?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: No service Friday Dec 25; Friday customers served Saturday Dec 26; regular service resumes Monday.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Santa Rosa?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: No service Friday Jan 1, 2027; Friday customers served Saturday Jan 2; regular service resumes Monday.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Santa Rosa?
On-call pickup: call or book online. contact Recology customer service (1-800-243-0291) or use the online 'Request Bulky Item Collection' form https://www.recology.com/recology-sonoma-marin/bulky-item-form/ to schedule a curbside pickup; account must be in your name; multifamily pickups scheduled by the property manager Fees: 2 per year free; additional pickup $144.40; over 3 cu yd $43.80 per cu yd; Freon items $73.26.
Does Santa Rosa recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (bottles and jars only).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Santa Rosa?
Use the city’s online form (recology.com) or call Recology Sonoma Marin customer service 1-800-243-0291 (M-F 8A-6P, Sa-Su 7A-3P per Zero Waste Sonoma); office 3400 Standish Ave, Santa Rosa.
Sources
- 1 Recology Sonoma Marin - Santa RosaContracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Single Family Homes - Santa RosaContracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Bulky Items - Santa RosaContracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 What Goes Where? - Santa RosaContracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Schedule - Santa RosaContracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Rates - Santa Rosa (effective 1/1/2026)Contracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Holiday Calendar 2026 - Recology Sonoma MarinContracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 The Recology Resource, Santa Rosa, Fall 2026Contracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Household Hazardous Waste Facility for ResidentsCounty · zerowastesonoma.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 County Refuse Disposal Sites / fee scheduleCounty · zerowastesonoma.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Who's My Hauling Company?County · zerowastesonoma.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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