Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for American Canyon
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Weekly on the same day as trash
Yard Waste
Weekly on the same day as trash
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside trash, recycling, and organic waste services are handled by Recology American Canyon, while city water and sewer services are billed separately through the City of American Canyon.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Eligible single-family households enrolled in the PG&E CARE program can qualify for a 15% discount on Recology rates, as well as the city's Water Rate Assistance Program.
Gray or Black Bin (Trash)
All household garbage should be bagged before placing it in the landfill cart. Do not overfill the cart; lids must remain closed at all times.
Accepted Items
- ✓Compostable and biodegradable plastics (BPI certified)
- ✓Cat litter and animal feces
- ✓Plastic corks
- ✓Diapers and feminine products
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Treated wood
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Recycling must be placed loosely into the blue cart without any plastic bag liners. Ensure all food and beverage containers are lightly rinsed and dry.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paper
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Aerosol spray cans (must be empty)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Large, rigid plastic containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film liners
- ✕Food waste and liquids
- ✕Soiled paper
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses)
- ✕Batteries and e-waste
Yard Waste Bin
Never place plastic bags, bioplastics, or 'compostable' plastics in the green bin. If you wish to contain food scraps, use a plain, uncoated brown paper bag.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food scraps (meat, bones, dairy, seafood, produce)
- ✓Dirty, food-soiled paper (pizza boxes, napkins, coffee filters)
- ✓Plant debris, flowers, and leaves
- ✓Tree trimmings (under 6 inches in diameter and 4 feet long)
- ✓Untreated wood scraps and wooden chopsticks
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Four free curbside pickups per calendar year
Placement
Place your scheduled bulky items next to the curb in front of your residence by 5:00 AM on your scheduled collection day. Ensure the items do not block the sidewalk or street traffic.
Accepted
- ✓ Up to 2 cubic yards of materials (equivalent to twelve 32-gallon bags)
- ✓ One appliance containing Freon (e.g., refrigerator)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, chairs)
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, monitors)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, oil)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Dirt, rock, concrete, and asphalt
- ✕ Treated wood
- ✕ Hot ashes and liquids
If you exceed your four free pickups per year, or if your pile exceeds the maximum volume limits, Recology will charge an additional fee for the collection.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Recology Vallejo-American Canyon operates its regular routes on all holidays except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If your collection day falls on or after these holidays, your service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Organic waste (green cart) and recycling (blue cart) collections are delayed on the exact same schedule as regular garbage.
Regular collection schedules resume on Monday of the following week. The customer service offices and local transfer stations may also be closed on observed holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryRecology collects unflocked holiday trees for composting typically between January 6 and January 17. Trees must be stripped of all decorations and stands, cut into 3-foot sections, and placed inside the green cart with the lid fully closed. Flocked trees must be placed in the landfill cart.
Summer
June - AugustTo minimize fruit flies and odors in your green organics cart during hot Napa County summers, store food scraps in a freezer-safe container or a brown paper bag in your freezer until collection day. You can also line the bottom of your cart with dry grass clippings.
Local Tips & Community Info
Residential Hauling Provided by Recology
In the city of American Canyon, residential solid waste diversion is managed exclusively through a franchise agreement with Recology Vallejo-American Canyon. This partnership guarantees that all single-family dwellings receive comprehensive curbside collection once a week. The community utilizes a standard three-cart sorting system to separate municipal landfill garbage from clean recyclables and compostable materials. Your monthly garbage service fees are set by the city council but are billed directly by Recology, requiring residents to maintain a separate account with the hauler distinct from their municipal utilities.
Curbside Placement Rules and Timings
For a seamless collection experience, all designated carts must be wheeled to the street edge by 6:00 a.m. on your specific neighborhood pickup day. Recology truck operators require a minimum distance of three feet between each container to safely deploy the automated lifting arms. Additionally, bins must be placed at least five feet away from parked vehicles, fire hydrants, and low-hanging tree branches. Lids must be entirely closed to prevent littering from high winds; overstuffed bins with raised lids may be bypassed by the driver or subject to an overage charge.
Organics Recovery and Napa County Sustainability
As part of California's SB 1383 climate initiative, American Canyon strictly enforces the diversion of organic matter. Your green compost bin is designated for all yard trimmings, leaves, and food scraps, including meat, dairy, and coffee grounds. To keep the compost stream uncontaminated, plastics, glass, and pet waste are entirely banned from this container. Embracing this composting mandate helps southern Napa County drastically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and produces high-quality soil amendments for local agriculture.
Bulky Item Collection Allowances
Getting rid of bulky furniture, old mattresses, or major appliances is simplified through the residential bulky waste program. American Canyon property owners with an active Recology account are permitted two free bulky item pickups per calendar year. You must schedule these special collections in advance by contacting the local Recology dispatch office. On the day of your appointment, items should be placed neatly at the curb, ensuring they do not obstruct pedestrian walkways or vehicle traffic lanes.
Proper Disposal of Hazardous Materials
It is illegal to place household hazardous waste (HHW) such as wet paint, motor oil, pesticides, or lithium batteries into your standard curbside carts. These unstable items present a massive fire risk to collection vehicles and sorting facilities. Residents should utilize the Devlin Road Reuse & Recycle Center or attend specific Napa County HHW drop-off events to safely dispose of toxic chemicals and electronic waste (e-waste) such as televisions and computer monitors without endangering sanitation workers.
Holiday Schedule Adjustments
The refuse collection calendar experiences interruptions during three major annual holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When any of these observed holidays falls on a weekday, service for that day and the remainder of the week will be delayed by 24 hours. For instance, Thursday collections will shift to Friday, and Friday routes will be completed on Saturday. During all other holidays, such as Labor Day or Memorial Day, Recology trucks run on their normal, uninterrupted schedules.
Drop-off Facilities
Devlin Road Recycling & Transfer Facility
889 Devlin Road, American Canyon, CA 94503
Materials Accepted
Recology Vallejo-American Canyon Recycling Facility
2021 Broadway, Vallejo, CA 94589
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the franchised trash collector for American Canyon?
Recology Vallejo-American Canyon is the exclusive franchised waste hauler responsible for all residential and commercial garbage collection within the city limits.
What time do my waste bins need to be on the curb?
All trash, recycling, and compost bins must be securely placed at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection morning.
How do I schedule a bulky item pickup?
Eligible residents can schedule their two free annual bulky item pickups by calling the Recology customer service line directly to reserve an upcoming collection date.