Environmental 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:
For questions or concerns, see the Frequently Asked Questions or contact Environmental Services at 858-694-7000 or trash@sandiego.gov.