Thousand Oaks, CA trash pickup schedule

Q: What day is trash picked up in Thousand Oaks?

Trash is collected weekly. Thousand Oaks does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (athensservices.com) or the RecycleTO (mobile app named on the Athens TO page); Athens Thousand Oaks Truck Tracker https://athensservices.com/thousand-oaks-truck-tracker/ app.

Q: How do I get rid of bulky items in Thousand Oaks?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Online request at https://athensservices.com/bulky-item-pickup/ (choose Thousand Oaks) or call Athens (805) 852-5264; Athens confirms within 1 business day; don't set items out until confirmed. Fees: Free for the two annual collections; refrigerators/freezers may incur a Freon service fee ($53.25 per unit, 2026 rate sheet); extra large item pick-up $17.27 per bag (2026 rate sheet).

Q: Does Thousand Oaks recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (bottles and jars only, lids removed).

Q: How do I report a missed trash pickup in Thousand Oaks?

Use the city’s online form (athensservices.com) or call Athens Services Customer Care (805) 852-5264 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-12 p.m.); Athens Sustainability Center walk-ins at 2550 Conejo Center Drive, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; City Sustainability Division (805) 449-SAVE (7283), gogreen@toaks.gov.

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

Population 122,230 (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: Athens Services Exclusive city franchise with Athens Services (service began January 1, 2022) for residential and commercial trash, recycling and organics; Athens also does street sweeping. Single-family homes, townhomes and condos get individual carts; businesses, multifamily (5+ units) and mixed-use are on Athens commercial service. Residents of unincorporated areas are directed to the County of Ventura.¹⁶⁹
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as trash, yard waste weekly, same day as trash⁷
Set out	at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day; wheels against the curb, carts at least 1 ft apart and from obstructions (booklet: 3 ft from parked vehicles); all trash inside, lids closed; collection 7 a.m.-7 p.m.⁷
Your pickup day	Zone map: athensservices.com. App: RecycleTO (mobile app named on the Athens TO page); Athens Thousand Oaks Truck Tracker https://athensservices.com/thousand-oaks-truck-tracker/⁷¹⁰
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: 3 listed (hours and fees).

Thousand Oaks holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	No collection on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. When one falls Monday-Friday, that day's trash, recycling and organics are picked up the next day and the rest of the week is delayed one day (Friday routes serviced on Saturday); no delay when the holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday. Other holidays (e.g. MLK Day, Presidents Day, Veterans Day, day after Thanksgiving) are not on the observed list.⁷⁸¹³
Official notice	athensservices.com (current rule); last city holiday notice (2025-26 season): toaks.gov⁷

City’s rule

No collection on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. When one falls Monday-Friday, that day's trash, recycling and organics are picked up the next day and the rest of the week is delayed one day (Friday routes serviced on Saturday); no delay when the holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday. Other holidays (e.g. MLK Day, Presidents Day, Veterans Day, day after Thanksgiving) are not on the observed list.⁷⁸¹³

Official notice

athensservices.com (current rule); last city holiday notice (2025-26 season): toaks.gov⁷

No dated list of holidays is published for Thousand Oaks; 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: Thousand Oaks Residential Waste & Recycling Services, City of Thousand Oaks Residential & Condo/Townhome Brochur…, Holiday Waste Collection Schedule & Tips (city news, Nov 2… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Thousand Oaks

How it works	On-call pickup: call or book online²
How to request	Online request at athensservices.com (choose Thousand Oaks) or call Athens (805) 852-5264; Athens confirms within 1 business day; don't set items out until confirmed.¹²
Limits	Up to two free bulky collections per calendar year, six items total (single-family and individual-cart multifamily); unincorporated residents contact Ventura County.²
Fees	Free for the two annual collections; refrigerators/freezers may incur a Freon service fee ($53.25 per unit, 2026 rate sheet); extra large item pick-up $17.27 per bag (2026 rate sheet).²⁶
Not accepted	Automobile parts² Construction debris (dirt, concrete, tile, drywall, rock)² Hazardous waste (antifreeze, automotive fluids, cleaners, gas cylinders, pesticides, paint, pharmaceuticals, pool chemicals, solvents)² Loose or scattered building materials/lumber²

Sources: Bulky Item Collection, 2026 Rates: Single-Family and Multi-Family Dwellings with …, Athens Request for Bulky Item Pickup Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Thousand Oaks

Pickup	weekly, same day as trash⁷
Type	single-stream⁷
Glass	accepted in cart (bottles and jars only, lids removed)⁷
Plastics	#1, #2 and #5 only (bottles, jugs, clamshells, food containers); #3, #6 and black plastic go in trash⁷

Accepted

Plastic #1 (PET) bottles and clamshells; #2 (HDPE) and #5 (PP) jugs and food containers⁷
Paper (clean, dry, no metal or lamination): magazines, mail, office paper, newspaper, paper bags, phone books⁷
Broken-down cardboard, corrugated fiberboard, clean pizza boxes⁷
Glass bottles and jars (remove lids)⁷
Aluminum cans, foil and trays, scrap metal, steel and tin cans⁷
Accepted but may not currently be recycled: cereal boxes (bag removed), egg cartons, frozen food boxes, soup/milk/juice cartons⁷

Not accepted

Plastics #3 and #6 (hard and foam), all black plastic, bubble wrap, plastic bags and film, plastic toys, tarps, garden hoses, utensils/straws (trash)⁷
Ceramic, porcelain and non-food glass (trash)⁷
Paper coffee cups, chip bags, juice pouches, compostable 'plant-based plastic' (trash)⁷
Batteries, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, HHW, sharps, medicines, automotive parts, construction debris (no Athens container)⁷

Programs

Bottle/can CRV redemption at private CalRecycle-certified recycling centers listed by the city (CRV Only Store, Ponce Recycling); city does not regulate them¹⁶
Move-in recycling collection: one free on-call collection of recyclable packaging within 3 months of a new account⁶
Household battery drop-off bins at City Hall, T.O. library, Goebel Adult Center, T.O. Transportation Center and T.O. Community Center (batteries are banned from carts)⁷

Sources: 2026 Rates: Single-Family and Multi-Family Dwellings with …, Thousand Oaks Residential Waste & Recycling Services, Bottle and Can Recycling Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	yes - green organics cart (yard waste + food scraps + food-soiled paper), included in standard service⁸
Season	year-round⁷
How often	weekly, same day as trash⁷
Rules	Green waste in the green cart: branches, flowers, grass clippings, hedge trimmings, leaves, weeds, untreated/unpainted lumber and scrap wood. Palm fronds, yucca leaves, cacti/succulents and pet waste go in trash. Standard green cart 96 gal; extra 96-gal organics cart $9.21/month (2026).⁷
Food scraps	yes - required in the green organics cart (SB 1383): fruits, vegetables, bread, dairy, meat, bones, seafood, coffee grounds, plus 100% fiber food-soiled paper⁷
Christmas trees	Natural trees collected curbside on your normal pickup day from the day after Christmas through the second week of January; last published season Dec 26, 2025-Jan 14, 2026 (2026-27 dates not yet published as of 2026-11-01). Remove all decorations and stand; cut trees over 6 ft in half; cut-up trees can go inside the green organics cart, otherwise curbside next to the cart. Artificial, flocked or fire-retardant trees not accepted (schedule a bulky item collection instead).⁷¹³
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events	Free Landfill and Recycling Day (Thousand Oaks residents who are Athens customers, ID required) at Calabasas Landfill, 5300 Lost Hills Rd, Agoura Hills, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., no late entry; 2026 dates March 28, June 20, September 26 (all past; 2027 dates not yet posted); free; up to two loads per event, car or pickup only, tarped; max five tires (no rims); no hazardous waste, e-waste or commercial waste.⁴ Free HHW home collection up to four times per year for SFD and individual-cart MFD residents (call Athens (805) 852-5264); medicines not accepted⁶

Sources: Free Landfill Day, 2026 Rates: Single-Family and Multi-Family Dwellings with …, Thousand Oaks Residential Waste & Recycling Services, City of Thousand Oaks Residential & Condo/Townhome Brochur…, Holiday Waste Collection Schedule & Tips (city news, Nov 2… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Thousand Oaks Household Hazardous Waste Facility (and Material Reuse Store)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	city (run by Clean Harbors)
Address	2010 Conejo Center Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320 · Map³
Hours	Fridays & Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., appointment required (online via Clean Harbors form or (800) 356-8570, Mon-Fri 8-5; online registration closes 5 p.m. the day before). Remaining 2026 holiday closures: Nov 13-14 (Veterans Day weekend), Nov 27-28 (Thanksgiving weekend), Dec 25-26 (Christmas weekend), Jan 1-2, 2027 (New Year's weekend).³
Fees	free drop-off for residents (max 15 gallons / 125 lb per vehicle); small businesses (SQG, <220 lb/month) pay by estimate, Fridays 1-3 p.m. Medications, appliances, tires, explosives and radioactive items not accepted.³
Who can use it	Thousand Oaks and unincorporated Ventura County residents; bring photo ID or utility bill³

Calabasas Landfill (Free Landfill Day site)

Type	Landfill
Address	5300 Lost Hills Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 · Map⁴
Hours	Free Landfill Day only: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on 2026 dates March 28, June 20, September 26 (all past)⁴
Fees	free on event days for Thousand Oaks residents who are Athens customers⁴
Who can use it	Thousand Oaks residents who are Athens customers⁴

City free mulch enclosure

Type	Compost / yard waste site
Run by	city (Public Works Landscape Division)
Address	Parking-lot median between Thousand Oaks Library and Goebel Senior Center, 1385 East Janss Road · Map⁵
Hours	ongoing, first come first served when available⁵
Fees	free; bring own shovel and bags⁵
Who can use it	city residents⁵

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

Sources: Household Hazardous Waste, Free Landfill Day, Compost / Free Mulch Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	athensservices.com (Athens 'Report A Missed Pickup' quick link; choose Thousand Oaks), or call (805) 852-5264¹¹
Phone	Athens Services Customer Care (805) 852-5264 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-12 p.m.); Athens Sustainability Center walk-ins at 2550 Conejo Center Drive, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; City Sustainability Division (805) 449-SAVE (7283), [email protected]¹⁶⁷
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	toaks.gov¹

Sources: Solid Waste & Organics (Trash and Recycling), 2026 Rates: Single-Family and Multi-Family Dwellings with …, Thousand Oaks Residential Waste & Recycling Services, Athens Services - City of Thousand Oaks Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

Other cities served by Athens Services

All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.

Thousand Oaks trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Thousand Oaks?

Trash is collected weekly. Thousand Oaks does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (athensservices.com) or the RecycleTO (mobile app named on the Athens TO page); Athens Thousand Oaks Truck Tracker https://athensservices.com/thousand-oaks-truck-tracker/ app.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Thousand Oaks?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Online request at https://athensservices.com/bulky-item-pickup/ (choose Thousand Oaks) or call Athens (805) 852-5264; Athens confirms within 1 business day; don't set items out until confirmed. Fees: Free for the two annual collections; refrigerators/freezers may incur a Freon service fee ($53.25 per unit, 2026 rate sheet); extra large item pick-up $17.27 per bag (2026 rate sheet).

Does Thousand Oaks recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (bottles and jars only, lids removed).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Thousand Oaks?

Use the city’s online form (athensservices.com) or call Athens Services Customer Care (805) 852-5264 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-12 p.m.); Athens Sustainability Center walk-ins at 2550 Conejo Center Drive, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; City Sustainability Division (805) 449-SAVE (7283), [email protected].

Sources

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Solid Waste & Organics (Trash and Recycling)City · toaks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulky Item CollectionCity · toaks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous WasteCity · toaks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Free Landfill DayCity · toaks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Compost / Free MulchCity · toaks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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2026 Rates: Single-Family and Multi-Family Dwellings with Individual Cart ServiceCity · toaks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Thousand Oaks Residential Waste & Recycling ServicesContracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
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City of Thousand Oaks Residential & Condo/Townhome Brochure (Athens, 2021)Contracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Thousand Oaks Residential FAQ (Athens, 2021; historical: phone numbers outdated)Contracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Thousand Oaks Collection Day Schedule map (Athens, Jan 2024)Contracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Athens Services - City of Thousand OaksContracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Athens Request for Bulky Item PickupContracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Holiday Waste Collection Schedule & Tips (city news, Nov 24, 2025)City · toaks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Holiday Waste Collection Services & Schedule Changes (city news, Dec 5, 2024)City · toaks.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Thousand Oaks Truck Tracker / Request Services (Athens)Contracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Bottle and Can RecyclingCity · toaks.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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