General Refuse Collection Information and Rules
*As of January 1, 2008, replacement of lost, stolen or damaged containers will no longer be free.
Automated Refuse Collection
Automated refuse collection facilitates safer and more cost-effective collection of household trash. Automated refuse collection trucks are equipped with specially-designed hydraulic arms that grasp, lift and empty City-issued refuse containers.
- Customers must use City-approved automated refuse containers to receive
trash collection service. First containers are provided free of charge.
Fees apply for additional refuse containers and for replacement containers
for lost, stolen or damaged containers.
- Three sizes of containers are available: 96 gallon, 64 gallon and
32 gallon. For container information, go to How
to Obtain or Replace a Container or call 858-694-7000.
- Containers should be stored in a secured location not visible from
public right-of-way, such as behind a fence, in your backyard, or in
your garage.
- To report damaged, lost or stolen containers, to request an additional
container, or for general questions about trash and recycling collection,
please call the Environmental Services Department at 858-694-7000.
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- To ensure collection, all containers must be placed at designated point of collection by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.
- Set the automated container on the street or alley, wheels against the curb and with the handle facing your home.
- Container should be three feet from other automated containers, parked cars, lamp posts, trees, mailbox posts and any other obstructions so the collection truck can access your container.
- All containers must be removed from your designated point of collection by 6 p.m. on your scheduled collection day. Failure to remove containers is a violation of City of San Diego Municipal Code Section 66.0105.
- Do not pack trash tightly in your container.
- Trash should be bagged or wrapped before placing in trash containers.
- To reduce insects and rodents, keep containers clean.
- Normal household refuse.
- Ashes or sawdust, thoroughly wet.
- Broken glass, wrapped securely in multiple layers of newspaper.
- Animal wastes, wrapped in newspaper or plastic bags.
- Hazardous materials containers that are empty and dry and five gallons or smaller in size.
What can NEVER go in the Trash
Please never put any of the following materials in the trash. These materials can harm refuse collectors, the equipment, and the environment.
- Liquids of any type. The refuse in landfills must be as dry as
possible.
- Hot coals, ashes or lit cigarettes.
- Building and construction debris (dirt/rocks, tree trunks, carpets
or large scraps).
- Furniture, appliances or auto parts (water heaters, major appliances,
couches/chairs, car bumpers, fenders, engine blocks, batteries,
items over 50-pounds)
- Unwrapped sharp objects (broken glass should be well-wrapped
in newspaper before placing it in the trash.)
- Household Hazardous Wastes (paint,
cleaning fluids, motor oil, insecticides, solvents, acids, gasoline,
pool chemicals, highly flammable liquids, radioactive materials or toxic
chemicals). Call Environmental Services at 858-694-7000 for disposal
information.
- Sharps including needles, syringes, lancets, and other self-injection devices.
Talk to your health care provider, pharmacist or bring to a household hazardous
waste collection facility. Call for additional information.
- Medical waste from home health care services may require special disposal. Talk to your doctor
or provider about disposal instructions.
- Universal Waste (all types of consumer batteries, electronics, fluorescent
light bulbs, and mercury containing items such as thermometers and thermostats).
For disposal information, visit Universal
Waste FAQs or Links and Resources.
Special Move in/Move out Collection Service
New residents with excess trash and recyclables larger than the automated
containers may telephone Customer Service at 858-694-7000 for a special
one-time pickup (no appliances, furniture, or other large bulky
items will be accepted). Please contact Environmental Services one week
in advance.
Missed Containers
- Trash collection is guaranteed for containers placed in collection
areas by 7 a.m., unless they are in violation of City regulations. If
your trash has not been collected, look for a red or yellow tag on the
container. The tag will explain why it was left. If the container is
not tagged, and it was set out before 7 a.m., call 858-694-7000.
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