Stockton, CA trash pickup schedule
Stockton 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 or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city Residential trash, recycling and organics are collected by two franchised haulers, each for part of Stockton: Republic Services (City of Stockton residential program, 1145 W. Charter Way, 209.466.3604) and WM (209-946-5721). Residents check their bill or enter their address in each hauler's lookup. Republic also serves multi-family complexes in its program (Clean Sweep is offered to them).139 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly110 |
| Set out | WM: street, wheels against the curb, by 5 a.m. on collection day; remove the same day. Republic: wheels against the curb, lid opening facing the street, the night before or by 5 a.m.; 3 ft between carts, 6 ft from objects; drivers have until 6 p.m.1910 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: wm.com. App: My WM app (WM area) / Republic Services app (Republic area)19 |
| Holidays | The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule. |
Bulk items: appointment (one free Clean Sweep pickup a year, booked February-October; paid bulk pickups otherwise) (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Stockton holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Republic Services area: collection runs on all holidays except Christmas Day and New Year's Day; if your pickup day falls on or after one of them that week, collection is one day late. WM area: WM's Stockton page gives no rule ('Please see collection calendar' - holiday changes are shown per address in My WM / WM's holiday lookup); WM's last Stockton notice said carts go out as usual on Thanksgiving 2025.12910 |
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| Official notice | republicservices.com9 |
| Last published |
No dated list of holidays is published for Stockton; 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.
Bulk trash pickup in Stockton
| How it works | appointment (one free Clean Sweep pickup a year, booked February-October; paid bulk pickups otherwise)149 |
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| How to request | Republic: call 209.466.3604 February-October, at least 2 weeks ahead (also 'Schedule Bulk Online' in the Republic account); set items at the curb the evening before; electronics separated (separate truck). WM: free Clean Sweep event February-October; paid bulk pickups November-January, scheduled at least 48 hours before your collection day via WM support (live chat or request)149 |
| Limits | One free Clean Sweep per household per year. Republic: pile no more than 3 cubic yards (3' high, 9' long, 3' wide); accepted: furniture/mattresses, appliances, TVs/monitors, up to six 30-gallon bags of household/green waste, up to 5 tires without rims; no bag over 50 lb, no single item over 200 lb4 |
| Fees | One free pickup a year; additional bulk pickups for a fee (Republic year-round; WM November-January). Fee amounts not published on the hauler pages.149 |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in Stockton
| Pickup | weekly110 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream1 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (Republic: clear and colored glass; WM page lists bottles)910 |
| Plastics | #1-#7 plastic containers (Republic area); WM: bottles, cups and tubs (no number list)110 |
Accepted
- Clean, dry bottles, cans, cups, tubs, paper and cardboard (WM)1
- Plastic and paper to-go cups (WM)1
- Plastic containers #1-#7 (Republic)10
- Food and beverage metal cans (Republic)10
- Clear and colored glass (Republic)10
- Paper: envelopes, office paper, newspaper, magazines, junk mail, catalogs, paperback books, phone books, brochures, greeting cards, file folders (Republic)10
Not accepted
- Plastic bags or liners1
- Batteries: not inside the cart; household batteries in a small plastic bag on top of the recycling cart (Republic)10
- Republic list: batteries, ceramics, clothing, construction waste, diapers, drinking glasses, e-waste, food waste, hoses/tanglers, hazardous waste, light bulbs, mirrors, pizza boxes, plastic bags/wrap, pots and pans, scrap metal, polystyrene (Styrofoam), wax paper, window/safety glass, yard waste9
Programs
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes1 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round1 |
| How often | weekly1 |
| Rules | 90-gallon organics cart, material loose (paper bags OK), lid closed (WM). Republic green-lid cart: branches 4 ft or less and under 6 in diameter; no bamboo, palm fronds, oleanders, dirt, rock, sand, sod, pet waste, compostable plastics, treated/coated or construction wood1910 |
| Food scraps | accepted in organics cart (food scraps, meat, dairy, bakery, food-soiled paper)110 |
| Christmas trees | Republic area rule: curbside for 3 weeks starting the first Monday after December 25 (2025-26: Dec 29, 2025-Jan 17, 2026); whole tree in the gutter (cut in half if over 6 ft) or cut into the organics cart; flocked/artificial trees cut into the trash cart. WM area 2025-26: Jan 2-20, 2026, cut into 3-ft sections bundled next to the trash cart or in the organics cart; no flocking. 2026-27 dates not yet published by either hauler.139 |
| Leaf collection | Leaf season October-December: up to 5 extra 30-gallon bags of leaves a week free next to the organics cart (Republic, standing rule; WM 2025 season Oct 1-Dec 31, bags of leaves only, clear bags preferred); leaf piles in the street are not collected239 |
| Street sweeping | City streets swept weekly the day after collection October-December; every other week January-September; move vehicles and carts9 |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste Consolidation Facility
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 7850 R.A. Bridgeford Street, Stockton, CA 95206 · Map6 |
| Hours | Thursday-Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Easter Sunday, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day6 |
| Fees | free for Stockton residents6 |
| Not accepted | explosives, radioactive materials, medical waste, sewage, solar panels, controlled substances, ammunition, refrigerating units, gas-powered tools, A/C units, tires, large appliances, large compressed gas cylinders |
| Limits | no more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds per trip (used oil up to 55 gallons) |
| Phone | (209) 468-3066 |
Lovelace Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 2323 E. Lovelace Road, Manteca, CA 95336 · Map12 |
| Hours | Monday-Sunday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. (closing strictly enforced); closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day12 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Phone | (209) 982-5770 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | WM area: My WM 'Report Missed Pickup for Prior Service' link (after 6 p.m. on service day, for 72 hours). Republic area: call 209.466.3604 (also the Republic Services app)1910 |
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| Phone | Republic Services 209.466.3604 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); WM Customer Care 209-946-5721 (WM Fall 2025 newsletter gives 209-946-5711 for cart-size changes)129 |
| 311 | Ask Stockton (City request system): stocktonca.gov/askstockton4 |
| Official website | stocktonca.gov9 |
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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)
- 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)
- Simi Valley, CAWM (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)
- Everett, WARubatino Refuse Removal (UTC certificate G-58) or WM North Sound (Waste Management of Washington, UTC certificate G-237), depending on area
- 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)
Other cities served by Republic Services
- 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)
- Arlington, TXRepublic Services
- Anaheim, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Anaheim)
- Santa Ana, CARepublic Services
- Chula Vista, CARepublic Services
- Buffalo, NYCity of Buffalo Sanitation (garbage); Republic Services (recycling contractor)
- Toledo, OHRepublic Services
- Boise, IDRepublic Services
- Fremont, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Alameda County, Fremont office)
- Grand Prairie, TXRepublic Services
- Huntington Beach, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Huntington Beach)
- Elk Grove, CARepublic Services
- Fort Collins, CORepublic Services
- Garden Grove, CARepublic Services
- Salinas, CARepublic Services of Salinas
- Bellevue, WARepublic Services
- Palm Bay, FLRepublic Services
- Meridian, IDRepublic Services
- Round Rock, TXRepublic Services
- Lewisville, TXRepublic Services (Allied Waste Systems, Inc. dba Republic Services of Lewisville)
- Fullerton, CARepublic Services
- Kent, WARepublic Services
- Arvada, CORepublic Services (Republic Services of Denver)
- Fairfield, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Fairfield)
- Nampa, IDRepublic Services
- Antioch, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Contra Costa County)
- Evansville, INRepublic Services of Evansville
- Richmond, CARepublic Services
- Carlsbad, CARepublic Services
- Sugar Land, TXRepublic Services
- Bend, ORRepublic Services (Bend Garbage & Recycling) and Cascade Disposal (Waste Connections)
- Brockton, MARepublic Services
- Carmel, INRepublic Services
- Renton, WARepublic Services
- Inglewood, CARepublic Services (Consolidated Disposal Service)
- Daly City, CARepublic Services (Daly City office, 1680 Edgeworth Ave.)
- Sunrise, FLRepublic Services
All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Stockton trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Stockton?
Trash is collected weekly. Stockton 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 app (WM area) / Republic Services app (Republic area) app.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Stockton?
appointment (one free Clean Sweep pickup a year, booked February-October; paid bulk pickups otherwise). Republic: call 209.466.3604 February-October, at least 2 weeks ahead (also 'Schedule Bulk Online' in the Republic account); set items at the curb the evening before; electronics separated (separate truck). WM: free Clean Sweep event February-October; paid bulk pickups November-January, scheduled at least 48 hours before your collection day via WM support (live chat or request) Fees: One free pickup a year; additional bulk pickups for a fee (Republic year-round; WM November-January). Fee amounts not published on the hauler pages.
Does Stockton recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (Republic: clear and colored glass; WM page lists bottles).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Stockton?
Use the city’s online form (WM area: My WM 'Report Missed Pickup for Prior Service' link (after 6 p.m. on service day, for 72 hours). Republic area: call 209.466.3604 (also the Republic Services app)) or call Republic Services 209.466.3604 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); WM Customer Care 209-946-5721 (WM Fall 2025 newsletter gives 209-946-5711 for cart-size changes).
Sources
- 1 Stockton, CA Trash & Recycling Pickup | WM (page + tabs)Contracted hauler · wm.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 WM Stockton Recycler, Fall 2025 (PDF)Contracted hauler · wm.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Republic Services City of Stockton Residential Newsletter, Winter 2025 (PDF)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Republic Services City of Stockton Residential Newsletter, Spring 2025 (PDF)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Republic Services City of Stockton Residential Newsletter, August 2025 (PDF)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste FacilityCounty · sanjoaquin.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 City of Stockton Residential ServicesCity · stocktonca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 City of Stockton Hazardous WasteCity · stocktonca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Republic Services of Stockton, CA (municipality page, incl. FAQ)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Republic Services City of Stockton Residential Service Guide (PDF, current, linked from municipality page)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Republic Services City of Stockton Residential Newsletter, Summer 2025 (PDF)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Lovelace MRF and Transfer Station (San Joaquin County Public Works)County · sjgov.org · checked October 30, 2026
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