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Collection Services
The City of San Diego has provided trash collection services to the public for nearly 100 years. Trash is collected weekly, Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The collection day depends on where you live in the City.
Trash must be set out at the curb or alleyway by 6 a.m. for pickup. To help prevent litter in our neighborhoods, please bag or wrap all loose trash material before you place it in your trash container. It's OK to keep your recyclables loose.
There is no collection of City of San Diego trash, recyclables, or yard waste on the following City-observed holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Informational Publications
What Goes Where? - Recycling flyer for residents with greenery curbside collection (English and español)- What Goes Where? - Recycling flyer for residents with a home composting bin (English and español)
- What Goes in Your Yard Waste Bin?
- Curbside Yard Waste Recycling Program Brochure
- Trash Collection Business Tax
- Impuesto del Recolector de Basura
- Eligibility and Service Standards of Waste Collection
For questions or concerns, see the Frequently Asked Questions or contact Environmental Services at 858-694-7000 or trash@sandiego.gov.