Vacaville, CA trash pickup schedule
Vacaville 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: Recology Vacaville Solano Exclusive city franchise: Recology provides weekly garbage, recycling and organics collection (and every-other-week street sweeping) inside city limits; billed quarterly by Recology. City Public Works (vacavillerecycling.com, 707-469-6509) runs recycling outreach.1 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, same day as garbage, yard waste weekly12 |
| Set out | At the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day, handles toward the curb, lids closed, 3 ft between carts and from other objects; don't block the sidewalk1 |
| Your pickup day | Not published by the city (official page)5 |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Drivers service as normal7 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).
Vacaville holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Recology Vacaville Solano services as normal on most holidays; in 2026-27 only Christmas Day (Fri Dec 25) and New Year's Day (Fri Jan 1, 2027) move Friday customers to Saturday.7 |
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| Official notice | recology.com |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What 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 change | Drivers service as normal; office closed for walk-ins7 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No change | Drivers service as normal7 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | No change | Drivers service as normal7 |
| 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 | No change | Drivers service as normal (observed Friday July 3)7 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No change | Drivers service as normal7 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No change | Drivers service as normal7 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No change | Drivers service as normal7 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | No change | Drivers service as normal; office closed7 |
| Day after Thanksgiving | Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | No change | Drivers service as normal7 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Moved to Saturday | Friday 12/25 customers serviced Saturday 12/267 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Moved to Saturday | Friday 1/1 customers serviced Saturday 1/27 |
| 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 Vacaville
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call Recology 707-448-2945 (or schedule online) at least one day before your regular collection day; place items at the curb next to the gray cart with a paper marked 'RCP'8 |
| Limits | One free curbside collection per year of 2 bulky items, or 2 cubic yards of bagged material (bags max 32 gal, 25 lb), or 3 e-waste items; mattress + box spring = one item; plus one free landfill pass a year (up to 2 yd or 1,000 lb at Hay Road)8 |
| Fees | Annual pickup free; additional items collected for a fee1 |
| Not accepted |
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Recycling in Vacaville
| Pickup | weekly, same day as garbage2 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream2 |
| Glass | accepted in cart2 |
| Plastics | #1-#7 bottles and jugs plus non-bottle rigid plastics (tubs, trays, toys)2 |
Accepted
- Food and beverage cans, clean aluminum pans and foil, empty aerosol cans, loose jar lids2
- Glass bottles and jars (lids removed)2
- Plastics #1-#7 bottles and jugs, and non-bottle rigid plastics (toys, trays, tubs)2
- Paper: junk mail, newspapers, office paper, magazines, chipboard, brown bags, paperboard egg cartons, flattened cardboard, clean pizza boxes, paperback/phone books, milk and juice cartons2
- Shredded paper in a paper bag2
Not accepted
- Coat hangers, scrap metal, fuel or propane tanks2
- Mirrors, light bulbs, ceramics, window panes, dishware, drinking glasses, vases2
- Plastic bags, garden hoses, Styrofoam, PVC piping2
- Hardback books, photographs, tissues, cereal-box liners, food-soiled paper, thermal paper2
- Bagged recyclables, plastic wrap, utensils, paper towels, foam, batteries, e-waste, clothing, shoes9
Programs
- Curbside used motor oil and filter recycling: free Recology jug and filter bag, set next to the blue or green cart on collection day4
- Free confidential paper shredding and clothing donation events, every 3rd Saturday March-October 2026, 9 a.m.-noon, rear parking lot of Vacaville City Hall, 650 Merchant St.; limit 3 banker boxes per vehicle (2026 season ended Oct 17)16
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes3 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round1 |
| How often | weekly1 |
| Rules | Green organics cart (32 or 96 gal), lid closed; extra prunings in 32-gal cans with lids and handles or bundles up to 2'x3' tied with twine next to the cart. No plastic or 'compostable' bags, dirt, rocks, treated wood, pet waste, palm fronds, oleander.3 |
| Food scraps | Yes - all food scraps (incl. meat and bones) and food-soiled paper go in the green cart; free kitchen pail3 |
| Christmas trees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Leaf collection | Leaves go in the green organics cart; for leaf season an extra green cart is available from Recology (707-448-2945), or set out your own 32-gal can with handles and lid next to the green cart on service day (Oct 2026 newsletter)15 |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Recology Hay Road Landfill
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | Recology |
| Address | 6426 Hay Road, Vacaville, CA 95687 · Map11 |
| Hours | Daily 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve 8 a.m.-noon; closed Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter11 |
| Fees | one free load per year with annual landfill pass (up to 1,000 lb); otherwise fees apply11 |
| Who can use it | Recology residential customers get the annual pass11 |
Vacaville Household Hazardous Waste Facility (at Recology Vacaville Solano Recycling Facility)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | Recology / City of Vacaville |
| Address | 855 1/2 Davis Street, Vacaville, CA 95687 · Map10 |
| Hours | Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; no appointment10 |
| Fees | free10 |
| Who can use it | Vacaville, Dixon and unincorporated Solano County residents; photo ID and proof of residence; max 15 gal or 125 lb per trip10 |
Recology Vacaville Solano Recycling Facility (CRV buy-back; mattress and carpet drop-off)
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | Recology |
| Address | 855 1/2 Davis Street, Vacaville, CA 95687 · Map1 |
| Hours | Buy-back Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; mattresses/box springs/carpet Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.1 |
| Fees | mattress and carpet recycling free (limit 5 mattress units per day)1 |
Jepson Prairie Organics (green/food waste drop-off; free compost)
| Type | Compost / yard waste site |
|---|---|
| Run by | Recology |
| Address | 6426 Hay Road, Vacaville, CA 95687 · Map3 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; free compost self-load up to 4 cu yd/day April 1-October 313 |
| Fees | drop-off disposal fees vary; compost free to Vacaville residents3 |
| Who can use it | free compost for Vacaville residents3 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | No online form confirmed; contact Recology Vacaville Solano 707-448-2945 or [email protected]5 |
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| Phone | Recology Vacaville Solano 707-448-2945 (office 1 Town Square Place, Suite 200; Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); City of Vacaville Public Works/Recycling 707-469-65091 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | vacavillerecycling.com |
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Other cities served by Recology
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- Seattle, WAWaste Management of Washington (northwest and south Seattle); Recology King County (northeast and central Seattle)
- 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)
- Santa Rosa, CARecology Sonoma Marin
- Santa Clara, CAMission Trail Waste Systems (garbage and yard trimmings); Recology South Bay (recycling)
- Vallejo, CARecology Vallejo
- San Mateo, CARecology San Mateo County
All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Vacaville trash pickup FAQ
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Vacaville?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. No change: Drivers service as normal; office closed
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Vacaville?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Moved to Saturday: Friday 12/25 customers serviced Saturday 12/26
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Vacaville?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Moved to Saturday: Friday 1/1 customers serviced Saturday 1/2
How do I get rid of bulky items in Vacaville?
On-call pickup: call or book online. Call Recology 707-448-2945 (or schedule online) at least one day before your regular collection day; place items at the curb next to the gray cart with a paper marked 'RCP' Fees: Annual pickup free; additional items collected for a fee.
Does Vacaville recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Vacaville?
Use the city’s online form (No online form confirmed; contact Recology Vacaville Solano 707-448-2945 or [email protected]) or call Recology Vacaville Solano 707-448-2945 (office 1 Town Square Place, Suite 200; Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); City of Vacaville Public Works/Recycling 707-469-6509.
Sources
- 1 Solid Waste - Vacaville Recycling (City of Vacaville Public Works)City · vacavillerecycling.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Recycling - Vacaville Recycling (City of Vacaville)City · vacavillerecycling.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Organics - Vacaville Recycling (City of Vacaville)City · vacavillerecycling.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Household Hazardous Waste - Vacaville Recycling (City of Vacaville)City · vacavillerecycling.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Residential Trash Collection Day Changes Starting June 29 (June 19, 2026)City · vacavillerecycling.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 City of Vacaville home pageCity · cityofvacaville.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Recology Vacaville Solano Holiday Calendar (2026)Contracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Recology Vacaville Solano Bulky Items / Residential Cleanup ProgramContracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Recology Vacaville Solano Your Three Carts - RatesContracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Recology Vacaville Solano Hazardous WasteContracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Recology Hay Road LandfillContracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Recology Vacaville Solano Mattress Drop OffContracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 Recology Vacaville Solano - City of Vacaville ResourcesContracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 14 Recology Vacaville Solano Customer Service OfficeContracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 15 Bin Thinking residential newsletter, October 2026 (Recology / Vacaville Public Works) [PDF]Contracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 16 Don't Dread the Shred! (City of Vacaville Recycling news)City · vacavillerecycling.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 17 Recology 'collection-calendar' URL cited by the city (redirects to Recology Ashland)Contracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 18 Recology Vacaville Solano Street SweepingContracted hauler · recology.com · checked October 30, 2026
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