Garbage Collection

We provide residents of Sacramento County with weekly garbage service. Learn more about our basic service and the Department's service area.

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Collection Service:

- Garbage service is provided on a weekly basis

- Containers must be at the curbside no later than 6 a.m., on your scheduled collection day, holidays included

- Call customer service between the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon-Fri for collection schedule information

Local: 916-875-5555
TDD (hearing impaired): 916-875-7105
Toll free: 1-800-932-8990

Container Set-out: Please place containers on the street side as shown so they do not block pedestrian sidewalk use. Keep the cans a minimum of six (6) feet away from cars, boats and other stationary objects to avoid risk of private property damage. Please note that green waste and mixed recycling are collected on alternating week. Email or call 916-875-5555 to request a schedule.

Placement and Storage: Please remove containers from the curbside after they are serviced on collection day. The appearance of neighborhoods is improved if containers are stored in side or backyards after service.

All garbage containers should be at least three feet apart and at least six feet away from any nearby vehicles

Container Replacement or Repair: To request any type of repair or replacement for garbage, green waste or mixed recycling containers, contact Customer Service by email or at 916-875-5555. There is no extra charge for repairing or replacing damaged containers.

Special Service: If your container is full before collection day, call the number below for extra service at an added charge.
Local: 916-875-5555
TDD (hearing impaired): 916-875-7105
Toll free: 1-800-932-8990

Filling Containers:

Materials must fall freely from the container when dumped.
Containers may not be serviced if they are overfilled, are not accessible or include inappropriate materials.
Acceptable Materials - Household garbage.
Unacceptable Materials -

NO hot ashes or coals
NO dirt, sod, rocks or concrete
NO toxic or highly flammable materials such as oil, gas or paint
NO construction, remodeling or demolition debris
NO heavy metal items such as auto parts
NO household batteries including AA, AAA, C, D or button batteries
NO fluorescent light tubes or bulbs
NO mercury containing devices such as thermostats, barometers, electrical switches & relays, mercury gauges, pilot light sensors and musical greeting cards

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