Tracy, CA trash pickup schedule

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

Population 101,901 (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: Tracy Delta Solid Waste Management, Inc. (Tracy Disposal) City franchise for collection of garbage, recycling and organics. Residential service is billed through City of Tracy utilities (three-container program).¹
How often	Trash weekly, recycling every other week; east and west of Tracy Blvd alternate (see the yearly Recycle Container Pick-Up Schedule PDF), yard waste weekly¹³
Set out	In the street by 4:00 a.m. on collection day, at least 12 inches from the curb; remove containers within 24 hours and store behind the fence or beside the garage (TMC 5.20.100)¹
Your pickup day	App: cityoftracy.org. App: TDSWM-WVD Collection Services app (Tracy Disposal; ReCollect widget on the city page, app id TDSWMCA) - linked, not scraped³
Holiday	Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. No service Thu Nov 26; Thu->Fri Nov 27, Fri->Sat Nov 28¹⁰

Bulk items: Scheduled pickup: request it ahead (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

Tracy holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	No pickup on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day or New Year's Day; service is delayed by one day for the rest of that week (garbage, organics and recycling).¹
Official notice	cityoftracy.org¹

Tracy trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Delayed one day	No service Thu Jan 1; Thursday and Friday routes delayed one day (Thu->Fri, Fri->Sat)¹⁰
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	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
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 (observed)	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
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	No service Thu Nov 26; Thu->Fri Nov 27, Fri->Sat Nov 28¹⁰
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Delayed one day	No service Fri Dec 25; Friday route collected Sat Dec 26¹⁰

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Garbage & Recycling Schedule, 2026 Recycle Container Pick-Up Schedule (PDF, image) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Tracy

How it works	Scheduled pickup: request it ahead²
How to request	Call Tracy Disposal (209) 835-0601 in advance (based on availability); items at the curb no earlier than the night before and no later than 4:00 a.m. on the scheduled day; account must be current; call before setting out appliances/white goods/TVs²
Limits	one collection per property per calendar year: up to ten 32-gal bags (or equivalent) plus two large items (appliances, mattress sets, sofas)²
Fees	free (one annual clean-up pickup per year); also two large appliances per calendar year free with the 2026 Appliance Disposal Voucher at the Tracy MRF (Mon-Fri only, full voucher, ID required) or pickup arranged through Tracy Disposal; additional appliances are charged⁶
Not accepted	electronic waste (computers, TVs) is not covered by the appliance voucher⁶

Sources: Annual Residential Bulky Items Pick-Up Program, Appliance Disposal Voucher, 2026 Appliance Disposal Voucher (PDF) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Tracy

Pickup	every other week; east and west of Tracy Blvd alternate (see the yearly Recycle Container Pick-Up Schedule PDF)³
Type	single-stream³
Glass	accepted in cart glass bottles and jars³
Plastics	#1-7 plastic containers and bottles¹¹

Accepted

Cans (Aluminum, Steel, and Tin)³
Catalogs³
Clean Aluminum Foil and Trays³
Clean Corrugated Cardboard³
Clean Paper Bags³
Envelopes³
Glass Bottles and Jars³
Ledger Paper³
Newspapers³
Plastic Bottles and Jugs³
Printer Paper³
Shoe Boxes³
Wrapping Paper Without Foil³
Plastic containers and bottles #1-7¹¹
Cereal boxes, frozen food boxes, clean pizza boxes, junk mail, magazines, file folders, telephone books¹¹

Not accepted

plastic bags, loose or holding recyclables (return to store bins at FoodMaxx, SaveMart, Safeway, Target, Walmart, Winco)³
Aerosol cans¹¹
Household hazardous waste such as batteries and light bulbs; electronic waste¹¹
Ceramics, mirrors, window panes, Pyrex or drinking glasses¹¹
Clothes and shoes¹¹
Paper or boxes lined with plastic or foil; greasy/food-soiled pizza boxes¹¹
Waxed or plastic-coated cartons (milk cartons)¹¹

Sources: Garbage & Recycling Schedule, Curbside Recycling, Acceptable and Unacceptable Items for Residential Recyclin… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes¹
Season	year-round (organics container)¹
How often	weekly¹
Rules	Green organics cart, weekly; set out by 4:00 a.m.; materials loose, lid closed, no plastic bags. Yes: grass, leaves, branches, weeds, plants, small untreated wood. No: plastic bags/liners, compostable plastics, glass/metal/plastic, diapers, pet waste, dirt/rocks/concrete, treated or painted wood.¹³
Food scraps	yes - food scraps (fruit, vegetables, meat, bones, seafood, bread, dairy, coffee grounds) and food-soiled paper (napkins, pizza boxes, uncoated paper plates) go in the green organics cart¹³
Christmas trees	Picked up on your regular weekly collection day from Dec 26 (or the next service day) through the second week of January; cut trees over 6 ft in half; no tinsel, ornaments, nails or stands. 2026-27 dates 'will be posted later this year'.⁴
Leaf collection	Fall leaf pickup mid-November to late January (exact dates not yet posted): fill the organics cart first, then sweep extra leaves into a pile in the street (gutter clear); Tracy Disposal picks up piles weekly on your garbage day. After the program ends, leaves go in the organics cart only.⁴
Cleanup events	Free HHW/e-waste collection event in Tracy each spring; 2026 event was May 30, 2026, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., City Hall north lot, 333 Civic Center Plaza⁵

Sources: Garbage & Recycling Schedule, Leaf Pick Up & Holiday Tree Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste, Tracy Disposal - Organics Recycling (residential), 2026 Residential SB 1383 Annual Notice (Tracy Disposal fly… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

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 · Map⁹
Hours	Thursday-Sunday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; closed Easter Sunday, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Max 15 gallons or 125 lb per trip.⁹
Fees	free⁹
Who can use it	San Joaquin County residents⁹

Tracy Material Recovery Facility (MRF) & Solid Waste Transfer

Type	Transfer station
Run by	private (city MRF agreement)
Address	30703 South MacArthur Drive, Tracy, CA 95377 · Map⁷
Hours	Facility Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Sat 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., closed Sunday; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day⁷
Fees	some items free (cooking oil, sharps, mattresses with restrictions); other items charged per the MRF's price list⁷
Who can use it	open to residents and businesses⁷

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

Sources: Recycling & Solid Waste, Tracy Material Recovery Facility & Solid Waste Transfer (h…, San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste Facility Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	Not published by the city (official page)
Phone	Tracy Disposal (209) 835-0601 (missed pickups, bulky items, appliances)¹
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	cityoftracy.org¹

Sources: Garbage & Recycling Schedule Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

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Tracy trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Tracy?

Trash is collected weekly. Tracy does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s app (cityoftracy.org) or the TDSWM-WVD Collection Services app (Tracy Disposal; ReCollect widget on the city page, app id TDSWMCA) - linked, not scraped app.

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Tracy?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: No service Thu Nov 26; Thu->Fri Nov 27, Fri->Sat Nov 28

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Tracy?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: No service Fri Dec 25; Friday route collected Sat Dec 26

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Tracy?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: No service Thu Jan 1; Thursday and Friday routes delayed one day (Thu->Fri, Fri->Sat)

How do I get rid of bulky items in Tracy?

Scheduled pickup: request it ahead. Call Tracy Disposal (209) 835-0601 in advance (based on availability); items at the curb no earlier than the night before and no later than 4:00 a.m. on the scheduled day; account must be current; call before setting out appliances/white goods/TVs Fees: free (one annual clean-up pickup per year); also two large appliances per calendar year free with the 2026 Appliance Disposal Voucher at the Tracy MRF (Mon-Fri only, full voucher, ID required) or pickup arranged through Tracy Disposal; additional appliances are charged.

Does Tracy recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Tracy?

call Tracy Disposal (209) 835-0601 (missed pickups, bulky items, appliances).

Sources

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Garbage & Recycling ScheduleCity · cityoftracy.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Annual Residential Bulky Items Pick-Up ProgramCity · cityoftracy.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Curbside RecyclingCity · cityoftracy.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Leaf Pick Up & Holiday Tree RecyclingCity · cityoftracy.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous WasteCity · cityoftracy.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Appliance Disposal VoucherCity · cityoftracy.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycling & Solid WasteCity · cityoftracy.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Tracy Material Recovery Facility & Solid Waste Transfer (home, hours)Contracted hauler · tracymaterialrecovery.com · checked October 30, 2026
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San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste FacilityCounty · sjgov.org · checked October 30, 2026
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2026 Recycle Container Pick-Up Schedule (PDF, image)City · cityoftracy.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Acceptable and Unacceptable Items for Residential Recycling Collection (PDF)City · cityoftracy.org · checked October 30, 2026
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2026 Appliance Disposal Voucher (PDF)City · cityoftracy.org · checked October 30, 2026
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Tracy Disposal - Organics Recycling (residential)Contracted hauler · tdswm.com · checked October 30, 2026
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2026 Residential SB 1383 Annual Notice (Tracy Disposal flyer on city site, PDF image)City · cityoftracy.org · checked October 30, 2026

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