How to Obtain a Container
Additional or replacement black trash, blue recycling and green organic waste recycling containers are available for City-serviced customers and can be purchased with a credit card by contacting 858-694-7000 or trash@sandiego.gov. Containers can also be purchased with a credit card and picked up in person by visiting Environmental Services Department, Collection Services Division at 8353 Miramar Place, San Diego, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
City-issued containers are expected to have a lifespan of 10 years. If the container becomes defective before the 10-year warranty is up, a prorated fee will apply to the replacement. Learn more about customer container eligibility and standards of collection service.
Potential New Fees for Residential Trash and Recycling Collection
The City of San Diego is proposing a fee for City-provided solid waste management services. The proposed fee would apply to owners of single-family homes or multi-family residential homes eligible to receive City-provided solid waste management services. City Council is scheduled to consider the proposed Solid Waste Management Fees on June 9, 2025. If approved, a fee will be implemented on July 1, 2025.
The proposed fee may include the repair, replacement and delivery of trash, recycling and organics containers at no cost. If the fee and this additional service is approved, please note that all containers purchased prior to July 1, 2025, will not be eligible for a refund. Please consider this information before making any purchases.
For more information, please visit the Trash Service Updates webpage.
Black Trash Bins (65 & 95 Gallon)
- $70 one-time fee per container.
- $25 one-time fee per delivered trash container.
Blue Recycling Bins (65 & 95 Gallon)
- If picked up, one additional blue recycling container is available at no cost. Otherwise, there is a one-time $25 delivery fee per recycling container.
Green Organic Waste Recycling Bins (35, 65 & 95 Gallon)
- No cost for first two green bins.
- $25 one-time fee for third green bin.
- $50 one-time fee for fourth and more green bins.
- $25 one-time fee per delivered container.
Container Dimensions

Dimensions are applicable to trash, recycle and organic waste bins.