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Sunnyvale, CA trash pickup schedule

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

Population 156,577 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collectsA private hauler under city contract: Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling (SSWR) SSWR collects for single-family, duplex, triplex and mobile homes (garbage/FoodCycle split cart, recycling split cart, yard trimmings cart), plus multifamily and commercial; city Utilities Customer Service (408-730-7400) handles start/stop and broken carts.1
How oftenTrash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly245
Set outat the curb by 7:00 a.m. on garbage day, arrow toward the street, wheels touching the curb3
Your pickup dayAddress lookup: sunnyvale.ca.gov. App: Sunnyvale Recycles Right (ReCollect; app also creates a personal garbage service calendar)9
Holiday Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Not one of the three no-service holidays; regular collection.1

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

Sunnyvale holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s ruleSSWR collects on all holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. On those days there is no service and that day's collection (and, for Thanksgiving, Friday's too) moves one day later, to the next day up to Saturday; the rest of the week is unchanged.19
Official noticesswr.com9
Sunnyvale trash pickup on holidays, 2026
HolidayDatePickupWhat 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 change Not one of the three no-service holidays; regular collection.1
Thanksgiving Day Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Delayed one day No service Thu Nov 26. Thursday's collection moves to Fri Nov 27 and Friday's to Sat Nov 28. Mon-Wed unchanged.9
Christmas Day Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Delayed one day Regular service Mon Dec 21-Thu Dec 24. No service Fri Dec 25; Friday's collection moves to Sat Dec 26.9
Sunnyvale trash pickup on holidays, 2027
HolidayDatePickupWhat the city says
New Year's Day Fri, Jan 1, 2027 Delayed one day Regular service Mon Dec 28-Thu Dec 31, 2026. No service Fri Jan 1, 2027; Friday's collection moves to Sat Jan 2. (The flyer's calendar tiles mislabel Dec 28-31 as 'January'; the text says Dec.)9
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.

Sources: Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling - home, 2026 Holiday Trash and Recycling Schedule (City of Sunnyva… Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Sunnyvale

How it worksOn-call pickup: call or book online6
How to requestschedule online with the city's 'How to Get Rid of Anything' tool (Sunnyvale.ca.gov/RecyclesRight > enter address > On-Call Pickup) or in the Sunnyvale Recycles Right app6
Limitssingle-family: 2 bulky items + 2 cubic yards of extra trash per appointment, max 2 appointments per year; multifamily: 2 bulky items from designated drop-off location, 2 appointments per unit per year6
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Accepted
  • washer/dryer, furniture, refrigerator, mattresses, consumer electronics (TVs, laptops, printers, radios), carpets1
Not accepted
  • Prohibited in carts: CRT monitors/TVs, fluorescent bulbs, oils, hazardous materials, paints, tires, auto parts, dirt/sod, sharps3

Sources: Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling - home, Residential Garbage / FoodCycle Collection, 2026 Sunnyvale Environmental Events + Sunnyvale Recycles R… Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Sunnyvale

Pickupweekly5
Typedual-stream5
Glassaccepted in cart5
Plasticsplastic bottles and tubs (e.g. shampoo, detergent, yogurt), rinsed; no black plastic, clamshells or plastic bags5

Accepted

  • Paper side (dark blue lid): catalogs, magazines, paperback books, newspapers, junk mail, paper boxes, office paper, non-metallic gift wrap, small cardboard5
  • Container side (light blue lid): glass bottles and jars, metal cans, plastic bottles and tubs, milk/soup/juice cartons, clean foil5
  • Large cardboard tied in flattened bundles ≤30x30x6 in next to cart5
  • Curbside extras: batteries in sealed clear bag on cart lid; used motor oil in clear jug; oil filters in zip bag; cooking oil (2 jugs/week)5
  • Extra paper: in a paper bag labeled 'paper' next to the cart5

Not accepted

  • Window/auto glass, mirrors, Pyrex, ceramics, crystal, black plastic, non-recyclable plastic, antifreeze, mixed oils5
  • Clamshells, hot/cold cups, egg cartons, foam, plastic wrap/bags, takeout containers, frozen food boxes go in garbage6

Programs

  • Recycling cart is a 64- or 96-gallon wheeled split cart (paper / containers)5
  • Free recycling drop-off at SMaRT Station (electronics, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, paint Mon-Fri, oil, clothing) for Sunnyvale/Mountain View residents6

Sources: Curbside Recycling, 2026 Sunnyvale Environmental Events + Sunnyvale Recycles R… Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes4
Seasonyear-round4
How oftenweekly4
Rules64- or 96-gal yard cart: grass, leaves, small branches, garden trimmings; excess in your own 32-gal cart labeled 'Yard Waste' next to the yard cart; branch bundles no larger than 4 ft x 1 ft. Not accepted: food scraps, ice plant, cactus, yucca, palm fronds, poison oak/ivy, bamboo, ivy, painted trees, rocks/gravel, concrete, asphalt, bricks, dirt, sod, plastic bags, building/demolition materials (wood, metal, sheetrock), painted or pressure-treated wood, stumps or branches larger than 6 in diameter and 4 ft long4
Food scrapsyes - FoodCycle: food scraps (incl. meat, bones, dairy) in the brown-lid side of the garbage split cart, weekly; clear plastic or compostable/paper bags OK3
Christmas treesEvery holiday season ('Tree-cycling'): tree in yard trimmings cart if lid closes, or at the curb cut into 4-ft lengths, decorations and stand removed; collected on regular garbage day (2026-27 dates not published)4
Leaf collectionNot published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events
  • Extra Dumping Weekends 2026 (free extra garbage at SMaRT Station, Sunnyvale residents, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.): Mar 21-22, Mar 28-29, Oct 10-11, Oct 17-186
  • Document Shredding Events 2026 at SMaRT Station, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 bags/boxes limit: Mar 7, Jul 11, Nov 76

Sources: Residential Garbage / FoodCycle Collection, Curbside Yard Trimming Collection, 2026 Sunnyvale Environmental Events + Sunnyvale Recycles R… Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Sunnyvale SMaRT Station®

TypeTransfer station
Address301 Carl Road, Sunnyvale · Map7
Hours8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day7
Feesrecycling free; fees for most trash/bulky items; $15 tarp fee for uncovered loads7
Who can use itrecycling of e-waste/bulbs/paint etc. for Sunnyvale and Mountain View residents; ID required7

Santa Clara County HHW drop-off events in Sunnyvale

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byThe county
Addresssee HHW.org (location given at appointment)6
Hours2026 Sunnyvale events: Jan 31, Apr 18, Jul 11, Oct 17 (all past); appointments required6
FeesNot published by the city (official page)
Who can use itSanta Clara County residents only, proof of residency6

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

Sources: 2026 Sunnyvale Environmental Events + Sunnyvale Recycles R…, SMaRT Station Services (PDF) Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formCall SSWR at 408-565-9900 (no online form found)2
PhoneMissed pickups: SSWR 408-565-9900; City Utilities Customer Service 408-730-7400 (start/stop, broken carts); City Recycling Program 408-730-72626
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websitesunnyvale.ca.gov8
HaulerSpecialty Solid Waste & Recycling, 3355 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054; 408-565-9900; [email protected]; office Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm10

Sources: Residential Overview, 2026 Sunnyvale Environmental Events + Sunnyvale Recycles R…, Official page on sunnyvale.ca.gov, SSWR Contact Us Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

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Sunnyvale trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Sunnyvale?

Trash is collected weekly. Sunnyvale does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (sunnyvale.ca.gov) or the Sunnyvale Recycles Right (ReCollect; app also creates a personal garbage service calendar) app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Sunnyvale?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No service Thu Nov 26. Thursday's collection moves to Fri Nov 27 and Friday's to Sat Nov 28. Mon-Wed unchanged.

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Sunnyvale?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Regular service Mon Dec 21-Thu Dec 24. No service Fri Dec 25; Friday's collection moves to Sat Dec 26.

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Sunnyvale?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Regular service Mon Dec 28-Thu Dec 31, 2026. No service Fri Jan 1, 2027; Friday's collection moves to Sat Jan 2. (The flyer's calendar tiles mislabel Dec 28-31 as 'January'; the text says Dec.)

How do I get rid of bulky items in Sunnyvale?

On-call pickup: call or book online. schedule online with the city's 'How to Get Rid of Anything' tool (Sunnyvale.ca.gov/RecyclesRight > enter address > On-Call Pickup) or in the Sunnyvale Recycles Right app

Does Sunnyvale recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Sunnyvale?

Use the city’s online form (Call SSWR at 408-565-9900 (no online form found)) or call Missed pickups: SSWR 408-565-9900; City Utilities Customer Service 408-730-7400 (start/stop, broken carts); City Recycling Program 408-730-7262.

Sources

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    Specialty Solid Waste & Recycling - homeContracted hauler · sswr.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Residential OverviewContracted hauler · sswr.com · checked October 30, 2026
  3. 3
    Residential Garbage / FoodCycle CollectionContracted hauler · sswr.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Curbside Yard Trimming CollectionContracted hauler · sswr.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Curbside RecyclingContracted hauler · sswr.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    2026 Sunnyvale Environmental Events + Sunnyvale Recycles Right (PDF)city (document hosted on hauler site sswr.com) · sswr.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    SMaRT Station Services (PDF)Contracted hauler · sswr.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Official page on sunnyvale.ca.govCity · sunnyvale.ca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    SSWR Contact UsContracted hauler · sswr.com · checked October 30, 2026

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