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Eugene, OR trash pickup schedule

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

Population 178,618 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collectsResidents choose a licensed private hauler The City of Eugene issues licenses to more than one private company (no single city hauler or city-wide schedule); residents sign up with a company. Companies in Lane County's Waste Wise Guide (9.2025) whose service area includes Eugene: Sanipac, Inc. (541-736-3600; Eugene, Springfield, Pleasant Hill & surrounding areas), Royal Refuse (541-688-5622; Eugene & surrounding rural areas), Countryside Disposal & Recycling (541-687-1259; Crow, Eugene, Fox Hollow, Lorane Highway), Apex Recycling & Disposal (541-607-2042; Eugene, Santa Clara); also Action DropBox, Coburg Sanitary Service (drop box only) and Eugene Drop Box (commercial only). The county guide lists service areas, not the city's license roll.1
How oftenTrash varies by hauler and plan: Royal Refuse weekly; Apex weekly inside Eugene city limits (every-other-week option for a 35-gal cart); Sanipac not stated on its pages, recycling every other week (Sanipac, Eugene city limits); varies by hauler, yard waste every other week, opposite week from recycling (Sanipac, Eugene city limits)561115
Set outcarts out no earlier than 7 p.m. the evening before collection and removed by midnight on collection day; 3 ft apart, wheels against the curb, not blocking sidewalks or bike lanes (Lane County guidance)1
Your pickup dayHauler’s address lookup: sanipac.com. App: Sanipac Mobile App (Sanipac customers); other haulers: contact the company1
Holidays The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule.

Bulk items: on-call through your hauler; varies by hauler. Sanipac: paid curbside bulk pickup ('ReMoving Van') in Eugene, also for non-customers (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

Eugene holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rulevaries by hauler (Eugene licenses several companies). Published hauler rules: Sanipac, Royal Refuse and Apex all collect one day late in a week with a holiday (Sanipac/Apex: only days on or after the holiday; Friday moves to Saturday); holidays = New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas1
Hauler notices
  • Type your postal code so we can provide your local holiday trash pickup schedule.10
  • If your pick up day falls on or following one of the below holidays, your pick up will be one day later ending with Friday's pick up being done on Saturday. Example: Thanksgiving Day only affects Thursday and Friday customers.13
  • Service after holidays will be delayed 24 hours.12
  • Relax and enjoy your celebration knowing your trash will be picked up—just a day later than usual if the holiday listed below falls on a weekday.14

No dated list of holidays is published for Eugene; 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: Waste Wise Guide for Lane County (9.2025), Pickup Schedule - Sanipac, Garbage Service in Eugene, OR | Royal Refuse, FAQ - Sanipac, Collection Calendar / Holiday Schedule 2026 - Apex Recycli… Last checked Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Eugene

How it workson-call through your hauler; varies by hauler. Sanipac: paid curbside bulk pickup ('ReMoving Van') in Eugene, also for non-customers9
How to requestSanipac: request by phone 541-736-3600 or online; send a photo for a price estimate; confirm the pickup date before setting items at the curb9
LimitsNot published by the city (official page)
FeesSanipac: fee quoted per job (estimate from photo), prepaid by Visa/Mastercard; no published price9
Not accepted
  • not accepted for disposal in curbside garbage: appliances, asbestos, e-waste (TVs, computers, monitors, CPUs), hazardous waste, motor oil, household and lead-acid batteries, sharps, liquids, tires, hot/burning or radioactive materials (except smoke detectors); most are taken at select Lane County transfer stations. (Sanipac's paid bulk van lists appliances as bulk items.)1
ItemsSanipac bulk items may include furniture, mattresses, grills, appliances, artificial Christmas trees (acceptable items vary by location)9

Sources: Waste Wise Guide for Lane County (9.2025), Bulk Trash Pickup (Junk Removal) - Sanipac Last checked Report a change

Recycling in Eugene

Pickupevery other week (Sanipac, Eugene city limits); varies by hauler6
Typecommingled mixed recycling cart plus separate glass bin1
Glassseparate glass-only bin (Sanipac: 14-gal blue box, same schedule as recycling); bottles and jars only, no caps or lids6
Plasticsbottles, round containers (tubs), buckets and rigid plant pots, 2x2 in or larger6

Accepted

  • plastic bottles, round containers, buckets and rigid plant pots, 2x2 in or larger (caps OK if screwed on)6
  • flattened cardboard, packaging boxes, food and beverage cartons; empty pizza boxes6
  • newspaper, magazines, office paper, paper egg cartons, mail, paperback books, paper bags, non-metallic gift wrap6
  • aluminum and steel cans, scrap metal (under 10 lb and 18 in)6

Not accepted

  • bagged recyclables, plastic bags or stretchy plastic, electronics, batteries, hazardous waste, needles or medical waste1

Programs

  • Oregon BottleDrop: 10-cent refund on qualifying beverage containers1

Sources: Waste Wise Guide for Lane County (9.2025), Residential Recycling - Sanipac Last checked Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickupYes5
SeasonNot published by the city (official page)
How oftenevery other week, opposite week from recycling (Sanipac, Eugene city limits)5
Rulesyard debris cart for anything that grows above ground; no dirt, rocks, pet waste, plastic bags or poison oak (Sanipac)5
Food scrapsyes, food only (plate scrapings, meat, bones, dairy, baked goods, fruit and vegetables) in the yard debris cart; no paper, plastics or compostable bags/serviceware1
Royal refuseRoyal Refuse: green yard debris bin collected on the weeks recycling is not; grass, leaves and weeds unbagged; food waste allowed11
Christmas treesvaries by hauler. Apex: curbside tree pickup in January by advance appointment (541-607-2042), $17 per tree, no stands/tinsel/lights/flocking/ornaments; Sanipac bulk van takes artificial trees for a fee16
Leaf collectionNot published by the city (official page)

Sources: Waste Wise Guide for Lane County (9.2025), Yard Debris - Sanipac, Curbside Composting - Sanipac, Trusted Residential Trash Service in Eugene, OR - Royal Re…, FAQs - Apex Recycling & Disposal Last checked Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Glenwood Transfer Station

TypeTransfer station
Run byLane County Waste Management
Address3100 E. 17th Ave., Eugene · Map3
HoursMon-Sat 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April-September, closed Sundays October-March (effective 08/10/2026); all transfer stations closed Wed Nov 11, 20263
Feesgarbage up to 1 cu yd (202 gal) $25.00 minimum; over 1 cu yd $123.10/ton; wood/yard debris $109.58/ton ($11.00 min); refrigerant appliances $25.00 each; mattresses/box springs free to recycle (max 4/day); tires up to 20 in rim $5.00 ($6.00 with wheel); $1.00 off per load for seniors 60+/veterans (fees effective Aug 10, 2026 - July 2027)3

Hazardous Waste Collection Center (Glenwood Transfer Station)

TypeHousehold hazardous waste
Run byLane County Waste Management
Address3100 E. 17th Ave., Eugene (Glenwood Transfer Station) · Map2
Hoursby appointment, most Thursdays and Saturdays (book in the Waste Wise Lane County app or call 541-682-4120)2
Feesfree for households; 35-gallon max, no business waste2

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

Sources: Hazardous Waste - Lane County Waste Management, Garbage & Recycling (transfer station hours and fees) - La… Last checked Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup formno city form; call your hauler (Sanipac 541-736-3600 or [email protected]; missed pickups usually resolved within a week)13
PhoneCity of Eugene (eugenerecycles.org) 541-682-6835; Lane County Waste Management 541-682-4120; your hauler (e.g. Sanipac 541-736-3600)1
311Not published by the city (official page)
Official websiteeugene-or.gov

Sources: Waste Wise Guide for Lane County (9.2025), FAQ - Sanipac Last checked Report a change

Nearby cities

All Oregon cities: Oregon trash pickup schedules.

Eugene trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Eugene?

Trash is collected varies by hauler and plan: Royal Refuse weekly; Apex weekly inside Eugene city limits (every-other-week option for a 35-gal cart); Sanipac not stated on its pages. Eugene does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s hauler’s address lookup (sanipac.com) or the Sanipac Mobile App (Sanipac customers); other haulers: contact the company app.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Eugene?

on-call through your hauler; varies by hauler. Sanipac: paid curbside bulk pickup ('ReMoving Van') in Eugene, also for non-customers. Sanipac: request by phone 541-736-3600 or online; send a photo for a price estimate; confirm the pickup date before setting items at the curb Fees: Sanipac: fee quoted per job (estimate from photo), prepaid by Visa/Mastercard; no published price.

Does Eugene recycle glass?

Glass: separate glass-only bin (Sanipac: 14-gal blue box, same schedule as recycling); bottles and jars only, no caps or lids.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Eugene?

Use the city’s online form (no city form; call your hauler (Sanipac 541-736-3600 or [email protected]; missed pickups usually resolved within a week)) or call City of Eugene (eugenerecycles.org) 541-682-6835; Lane County Waste Management 541-682-4120; your hauler (e.g. Sanipac 541-736-3600).

Sources

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    Waste Wise Guide for Lane County (9.2025)County · cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Hazardous Waste - Lane County Waste ManagementCounty · lanecountyor.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Garbage & Recycling (transfer station hours and fees) - Lane CountyCounty · lanecountyor.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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    Residential Trash Collection - SanipacContracted hauler · sanipac.com · checked October 30, 2026
  5. 5
    Yard Debris - SanipacContracted hauler · sanipac.com · checked October 30, 2026
  6. 6
    Residential Recycling - SanipacContracted hauler · sanipac.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Curbside Composting - SanipacContracted hauler · sanipac.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Sanipac homeContracted hauler · sanipac.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Bulk Trash Pickup (Junk Removal) - SanipacContracted hauler · sanipac.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Pickup Schedule - SanipacContracted hauler · sanipac.com · checked October 30, 2026
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    Trusted Residential Trash Service in Eugene, OR - Royal RefuseContracted hauler · royalrefuse.com · checked November 1, 2026
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    Garbage Service in Eugene, OR | Royal RefuseContracted hauler · royalrefuse.com · checked November 1, 2026
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    FAQ - SanipacContracted hauler · sanipac.com · checked November 1, 2026
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    Collection Calendar / Holiday Schedule 2026 - Apex Recycling & DisposalContracted hauler · apexdisposalservices.com · checked November 1, 2026
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    Residential Trash & Recycling - Apex Recycling & DisposalContracted hauler · apexdisposalservices.com · checked November 1, 2026
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    FAQs - Apex Recycling & DisposalContracted hauler · apexdisposalservices.com · checked November 1, 2026
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    Official page on eugene-or.govofficial · eugene-or.gov · checked November 1, 2026

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