Simi Valley, CA trash pickup schedule
Simi Valley 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: WM (Waste Management) WM's Simi Valley residential page says the City chose WM for waste pickup; residents set up their own WM account.1 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly1 |
| Set out | at the curb the night before or by 6 a.m. on collection day; wheels against the curb, 3 ft from obstacles; remove the same day1 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: wm.com. App: My WM - View Pickup Schedule & ETA (address lookup, 'Verify'); linked as 'click here' on WM's Simi Valley page1 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday and Friday service that week each move one day later.1 |
Bulk items: Scheduled pickup: request it ahead (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Simi Valley holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | WM observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; if your service day falls on or after one of these holidays, service is delayed one day for that week only.1 |
|---|---|
| Official notice | wm.com |
| List | New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day1 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Service on and after the holiday moves one day later that week only.1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Service on and after the holiday moves one day later that week only.1 |
| 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) | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Changes; see details | Falls on a Saturday in 2026; WM's page does not say whether the Friday observance (July 3) shifts service.1 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | Service on and after the holiday moves one day later that week only.1 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday and Friday service that week each move one day later.1 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday holiday: Friday service moves to Saturday.1 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Delayed one day | Friday holiday: Friday service moves to Saturday (WM's current Simi Valley holiday list and rule; not a dated 2027 notice).1 |
| 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 Simi Valley
| How it works | Scheduled pickup: request it ahead1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | schedule online in your My WM account ('Do More Online' > 'Bulk Pickup') before your regular collection day1 |
| Limits | 2 free pickups per calendar year, up to 4 items each (e.g. washer, dryer, couch, desk, e-waste); extra pickups for a fee2 |
| Fees | first 2 per year free; additional bulky requests for a fee2 |
| Not accepted | Not published by the city (official page) |
Recycling in Simi Valley
| Pickup | weekly1 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream1 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (glass bottles and containers)2 |
| Plastics | plastic bottles, cups, containers and tubs (resin numbers not listed)1 |
Accepted
Programs
- Electronic waste: free drop-off at the WM office, 195 W. Los Angeles Ave., Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.2
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes - yard waste goes in the weekly organics cart with food scraps1 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round1 |
| How often | weekly1 |
| Rules | 64-gallon green-lid cart: grass clippings, leaves, small branches, food scraps and food-soiled paper; food scraps bagged (plastic or paper bag OK); lid closed1 |
| Food scraps | yes - in the organics cart (SB 1383), bagged in a plastic or paper bag1 |
| Christmas trees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
WM At Your Door Special Collection (curbside HHW pickup by appointment)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | Private hauler |
| Address | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Hours | phone Monday-Friday2 |
| Fees | no additional cost2 |
| Who can use it | WM Simi Valley residential customers2 |
WM local office (e-waste drop-off)
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | Private hauler |
| Address | 195 W. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA · Map2 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.2 |
| Fees | free (e-waste; no HHW)2 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | wm.com (My WM dashboard > service card > details; within 3 days of pickup; help: wm.com)1 |
|---|---|
| Phone | WM At Your Door Special Collection (HHW pickup): (800) 449-7587, Monday-Friday2 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | wm.com |
Nearby cities
- Thousand Oaks, CA9 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Santa Clarita, CA18 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Burbank, CA25 miles · The city collects
- Los Angeles, CA26 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
- Oxnard, CA27 miles · The city collects
- Glendale, CA29 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
Other cities served by WM (formerly Waste Management)
- Fort Worth, TXWaste Management (WM)
- Seattle, WAWaste Management of Washington (northwest and south Seattle); Recology King County (northeast and central Seattle)
- Oklahoma City, OKWM (Waste Management)
- Detroit, MIWaste Management (west side north of I-94); Priority Waste (east side and southwest Detroit south of I-94)
- 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)
- Long Beach, CACity of Long Beach Energy and Environmental Services (trash and organics); Waste Management (recycling, under city contract)
- Oakland, CAWaste Management of Alameda County, Inc. (trash, compost, bulky); California Waste Solutions (recycling, household batteries, used motor oil)
- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
- Irvine, CAWM (Waste Management of Orange County)
- Reno, NVWaste Management (WM)
- Moreno Valley, CAWaste Management of the Inland Empire (WM)
- Little Rock, ARWM (curbside recycling only)
- Providence, RIWM (Waste Management)
- Fort Lauderdale, FLWM (Waste Management)
- Oceanside, CAWM (Waste Management of North County)
- Lancaster, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Palmdale, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Corona, CAWM (Waste Management / USA Waste of California) under a franchise agreement with the City of Corona
- Kansas City, KSWM (Waste Management of Kansas City, Inc.)
- Hayward, CAWaste Management of Alameda County (WM); curbside recycling by Tri-CED Community Recycling
- Joliet, ILWM (Waste Management)
- Lowell, MAWM (Waste Management)
- Menifee, CAWaste Management (WM) of the Inland Empire
- Rio Rancho, NMWM (Waste Management of New Mexico)
- Murrieta, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Sparks, NVWM (Waste Management)
- Gresham, ORFive City-franchised haulers by area: Arrow Sanitary, Gresham Sanitary Service, Hoodview Disposal, Rockwood Solid Waste, Waste Management (WM)
- Hillsboro, ORSeveral City-franchised haulers by area, incl. Hillsboro Garbage Disposal, WM, Garbarino Disposal, Evergreen Disposal, Pride Disposal & Recycling (list from Metro's official address lookup and hauler pages)
- Spokane Valley, WAWM (formerly Waste Management)
- Chico, CAWaste Management (North Valley Waste Management)
- Federal Way, WAWM (Waste Management)
All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Simi Valley trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Simi Valley?
Trash is collected weekly. Simi Valley does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s hauler’s address lookup (wm.com) or the My WM - View Pickup Schedule & ETA (address lookup, 'Verify'); linked as 'click here' on WM's Simi Valley page app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Simi Valley?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday and Friday service that week each move one day later.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Simi Valley?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday holiday: Friday service moves to Saturday.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Simi Valley?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Friday holiday: Friday service moves to Saturday (WM's current Simi Valley holiday list and rule; not a dated 2027 notice).
How do I get rid of bulky items in Simi Valley?
Scheduled pickup: request it ahead. schedule online in your My WM account ('Do More Online' > 'Bulk Pickup') before your regular collection day Fees: first 2 per year free; additional bulky requests for a fee.
Does Simi Valley recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (glass bottles and containers).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Simi Valley?
Use the city’s online form (wm.com) or call WM At Your Door Special Collection (HHW pickup): (800) 449-7587, Monday-Friday.
Sources
- 1 Home Waste Service in Simi Valley, CA (Trash/Recycling/Organics/Bulk tabs)Contracted hauler · wm.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 City of Simi Valley 2026 Residential Waste and Recycling Service Guide (WM)Contracted hauler · wm.com · checked October 30, 2026
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