Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Beaumont
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Same day as trash collection
Yard Waste
Same day as trash collection
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash collection is billed directly by Waste Management on a monthly schedule, separate from city sewer services and local water district bills.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior discounts are available for residents aged 65 and older using 35-gallon carts. Free on-premises valet service is also available for qualifying residents with disabilities.
Black lid (or dark grey/black cart) Bin (Trash)
All trash should be securely bagged and the cart lid must close tightly to avoid extra charges for overflow.
Accepted Items
- ✓Chip bags
- ✓Plastic wrappers
- ✓Textiles
- ✓Standard household refuse
Blue lid Bin (Recycling)
Items should be loose, clean, and dry. Do not place your recyclables inside plastic garbage bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean paper
- ✓Cardboard
- ✓Plastic bottles
- ✓Glass jars
- ✓Aluminum cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses)
Yard Waste Bin
Do not use plastic bags. Place organics directly in the bin or wrap messy food waste in newspaper or a paper bag to comply with SB 1383 guidelines.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food scraps
- ✓Yard debris
- ✓Lawn clippings
- ✓Food-soiled paper
- ✓Coffee grounds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Two free pick-ups per calendar year
Placement
Set items out the night before your scheduled pickup. Do not place items on the curb before making arrangements with WM. Remove doors from refrigerators before setting them out.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and furniture
- ✓ Mattresses (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Carpet (rolled and tied in 4ft bundles)
- ✓ Washers and dryers
- ✓ Refrigerators (doors removed)
- ✓ Electronic waste (E-waste)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Car bodies and auto parts
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Car tires
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
- ✕ Items too heavy for one person to handle safely
Additional bulky item pickups beyond the two free annual allotments are available for an extra fee by contacting Waste Management directly.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When an observed holiday falls on a weekday, residential collection is delayed by one day for the remainder of the week (through Saturday). If it falls on a weekend, there is no delay.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and yard waste collections follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard trash and recycling.
If your normal collection day is Monday and Monday is a holiday, your trash will be picked up on Tuesday.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall
October to NovemberHigh winds in the San Gorgonio Pass area can easily tip over carts. During windy days, wait until the morning of your collection (before 6 AM) to place your bins out, and ensure lids are tightly closed to prevent street litter.
Spring & Fall
April and OctoberThe City of Beaumont hosts a twice-a-year Community Clean-Up Day. This is the perfect time to dispose of scrap metal, electronic waste, and document shredding for free. Check the city's official calendar for exact dates.
Summer
June to AugustInland Empire summer heat can cause organic bins to develop strong odors. To reduce smells, freeze your food scraps in a paper bag during the week and only place them in the green bin the night before pickup.
Local Tips & Community Info
Residential Sanitation Services in Beaumont
Waste disposal across this growing Riverside County community is serviced under an exclusive franchise agreement with Waste Management (WM). Every single-family dwelling is outfitted with a standard three-barrel system to easily segregate household refuse, mixed recyclables, and organic matter. Familiarizing yourself with WM's specific sorting guidelines and local pickup routes is crucial to ensuring your neighborhood stays pristine, sustainable, and free of overflowing litter.
Morning Roll-Out and Clearance Rules
Because automated collection trucks begin their routes early, it is highly recommended to roll your barrels out to the curb the night before or strictly prior to 6:00 a.m. on your designated service day. Placement matters immensely. You must leave a minimum gap of three feet between each barrel. Keep all containers completely clear of low-hanging tree branches, parked vehicles, and mailboxes so the truck's mechanical arm can grab them without obstruction or property damage.
Sorting Organics for a Greener Tomorrow
Beaumont is fully aligned with California's SB 1383 organics recycling mandate. Your green-lidded barrel is designated strictly for yard trimmings, grass clippings, and all food waste, including meat, dairy, and soiled paper products like coffee filters. Never use plastic trash bags for your organics; all compostable materials must be dumped loosely into the container to ensure the local commercial composting facilities can process the waste without contamination delays.
Mastering the Blue Recycling Container
The blue-lidded barrel is engineered to accept unsoiled, dry recyclables. Allowed materials consist of flattened cardboard, glass jars, tin cans, and rigid plastics labeled 1 through 7. A critical local rule is to avoid wish-cycling—if you are unsure whether an item is recyclable, it is safer to put it in the trash. Tanglers like garden hoses, electrical cords, and thin plastic grocery bags are strictly prohibited as they destroy the sorting machinery.
Scheduling Large Item Pickups
Getting rid of a broken refrigerator, old couch, or heavy mattress is convenient for local homeowners. WM grants residential customers up to two complimentary bulky item collections annually. Rather than hauling these oversized goods to a regional landfill yourself, you simply need to contact the WM customer care center at least 48 hours in advance of your regular trash day to schedule a specialized pickup right from your driveway.
Drop-off Facilities
Lamb Canyon Landfill & HHW Drop-off
16411 Lamb Canyon Road, Beaumont, CA 92223
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request a bulky item pickup in Beaumont?
Beaumont residents can request up to two free bulky item pickups per calendar year. You must call Waste Management at (800) 423-9986 at least 48 hours prior to your normal service day to schedule the collection. Do not place items on the curb without an appointment.
What are the rules for organic waste under SB 1383 in Beaumont?
All food scraps and yard debris must go into the green-lidded organics cart. You cannot use plastic bags for food waste; instead, use paper bags or wrap scraps in newspaper. This statewide mandate is strictly enforced to keep contamination out of the composting process.
What should I do with my used motor oil?
Waste Management provides free curbside pickup for used motor oil, up to 2 gallons a month. You must request special containers and heavy-duty zip-lock bags from WM in advance by calling (800) 423-9986. Do not pour oil into your standard trash carts.
What time do I need to put my trash carts out for collection?
Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day. Ensure they are placed one foot from the curb, two feet apart from each other, and three feet away from parked cars or obstacles. Empty bins must be brought back onto your property by 7:00 PM.