Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Calabasas
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste and recycling collection in Calabasas is provided under an exclusive franchise agreement with Waste Management (WM) and billed according to the chosen trash cart volume tier.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
No specific low-income or senior discounts listed, but residents can lower their rate by opting for smaller trash cart sizes, such as the 32-gallon Super Recycler tier.
Blue (with gray body, 32/64/96-gallon options by service tier) Bin (Trash)
Place carts at curbside no later than 7:00 AM on your scheduled service day, lid opening toward the street, spaced 12–18 inches apart with 3 feet of clearance from parked cars or obstacles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Foam cups and containers
- ✓Garden hose
- ✓Plastic bags and film
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Clothing and textiles
- ✓Broken ceramic dishes and pots
- ✓Pet waste
Recycle cart (96-gallon standard across all service tiers) Bin (Recycling)
Additional recycling carts are provided at no charge; all recyclables should go in loose (not bagged) in the 96-gallon cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Newspaper, mixed and white paper
- ✓Cardboard
- ✓Junk mail, magazines, paper bags
- ✓Cereal and food boxes
- ✓Egg cartons and shoe boxes
- ✓Hot and cold beverage cups
- ✓Aluminum, steel, and tin cans
- ✓Empty aerosol cans and pie tins
- ✓#1 (PET/PETE), #2 (HDPE), and #5 (PP) plastics
- ✓Glass containers with lids removed
Do NOT Include
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Paper towels, napkins, tissue
- ✕Waxed paper
- ✕Diapers
- ✕E-waste
- ✕Household hazardous waste
- ✕CFL bulbs
- ✕Dirt, cement, or rock
- ✕Animal waste and cat litter
- ✕Window glass, mirrors, ceramics
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Wood
- ✕Liquids
- ✕Tires
Yard Waste Bin
Yard trimmings go loose directly into the green organics cart (no plastic bags); food waste must be contained in a plastic or paper bag placed alongside the yard trimmings, per California's SB 1383 mandatory organics law. Free food waste pails are available by calling WM at 800-675-1171.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Branches, leaves, garden trimmings
- ✓Shrubs
- ✓Food waste (meat, dairy, produce, grains) bagged separately alongside yard trimmings
- ✓Food-soiled paper, coffee filters, tea bags
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
3 free pickups per year per household
Placement
Schedule pickups through your My WM online profile or by calling WM at (800) 675-1171 at least the required advance notice period before your intended pickup date.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, desks)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Appliances
- ✓ Bagged trash from larger cleanups
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction/demolition debris
- ✕ Automobile parts and tires
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, oil, cleaners)
- ✕ Medical waste
- ✕ Electronic waste (handled via separate e-waste program)
The first three annual bulky pickups are included in standard residential service under the city's franchise agreement; a per-pickup fee applies beyond that limit.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your regular service day falls on or after one of these observed holidays, collection is delayed by one day for the remainder of that week only.
Yard Waste Exception
No separate exception is published for yard trimmings/organics; the one-day delay rule applies uniformly to trash, recycling, and organics carts together.
Unlike some cities, Calabasas/WM's list does not include Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Veterans Day, so those weeks run on the normal schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fire Season and Brush Clearance
May–NovemberCalabasas sits in a designated Fire Hazard Severity Zone within the Santa Monica Mountains foothills, and residents doing seasonal brush clearance often generate more yard waste than a single 96-gallon organics cart can hold. The city's At Your Door and bi-monthly hazardous waste programs, along with WM's bulky pickup allowance, give households an outlet for this seasonal surge without illegally dumping cleared brush.
Winter Rain and Runoff
December–MarchDuring the Pacific storm season, carts left with lids open or overfilled can spill and wash debris into Calabasas's hillside storm drains. The city's rule that lids must close tightly year-round becomes especially relevant in winter, since overflow material left outside a closed lid can be denied collection or contribute to street runoff.
Holiday Week Adjustments
Late November & Late DecemberCollection shifts around Thanksgiving and Christmas, both observed WM holidays, pushing routes back by one day through the rest of that particular week — a detail worth noting since Calabasas's holiday slate is shorter than some nearby cities, with no delay at all for New Year's week itself.
Local Tips & Community Info
Waste Management Services in the Santa Monica Mountains
Calabasas homeowners and renters receive their comprehensive solid waste and recycling services exclusively through a municipal franchise agreement with Waste Management (WM). Because the city is nestled among the scenic foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, maintaining a pristine environment is a top priority for city officials and residents alike. Your designated collection day depends on your specific neighborhood zone. To guarantee your property is serviced on time, residents are instructed to push their color-coded carts to the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on pickup day. However, due to the heavy presence of local wildlife, overnight staging is strongly discouraged unless you utilize specialized locking bins.
Wildlife Deterrence and Cart Security
Living in Calabasas means sharing the environment with native wildlife, including coyotes, raccoons, and occasionally black bears. The city maintains strict ordinances regarding how trash is secured to prevent animal foraging, which creates neighborhood messes and endangers the animals. All cart lids must be fully closed at all times. If you reside in a heavily wooded or canyon-adjacent neighborhood, you can request specialized bear-resistant carts directly from Waste Management. Furthermore, after the WM trucks have emptied your receptacles, municipal codes dictate that all bins must be promptly retrieved and hidden from street view by 8:00 p.m. to preserve the city's upscale aesthetic.
Mandatory Organics and Recycling Separation
As part of California's rigorous SB 1383 climate mandates, Calabasas aggressively enforces organic waste recycling. Your green cart is your composting tool; it must only contain lawn clippings, yard pruning, and kitchen food scraps like eggshells, coffee grounds, and meat bones. Absolutely no plastic bags or pet waste should enter the green bin. Conversely, the blue cart is reserved for unsoiled, dry recyclables such as broken-down shipping boxes, clean glass, tin cans, and rigid plastics. Bagging recyclables is strictly prohibited, as the plastic bags jam the gears at WM's material recovery facilities.
E-Waste and Oversized Household Items
When remodeling or upgrading appliances, residents cannot simply discard massive items on the parkway. Calabasas households are entitled to a specific number of complimentary bulky item pickups every year through Waste Management. To properly dispose of old mattresses, sectional couches, or large electronic waste (like televisions and computer monitors), you must schedule an appointment at least 48 hours prior to your standard collection day. Dumping unauthorized large items on the curb without a scheduled work order violates local municipal codes and can result in significant administrative citations.
Wind Events and Holiday Disruptions
Southern California is prone to intense Santa Ana winds, and Calabasas is frequently impacted. During severe Red Flag warnings, WM may alter collection times or instruct residents to secure their bins to prevent dangerous flying debris. Additionally, standard holiday schedules apply for events like Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If a major holiday falls on a weekday, all subsequent collections for that week will be delayed by exactly 24 hours, returning to normal the following Monday.
Drop-off Facilities
At Your Door Household Hazardous & E-Waste Collection (Calabasas)
Scheduled home pickup — no fixed address; arranged through the City of Calabasas program
Materials Accepted
Calabasas Bi-Monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Civic Center area, Calabasas, CA 91302 (check current event page for exact lot)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I request a bear-proof trash can for my Calabasas home?
Yes. Residents living in wildlife-prone areas of Calabasas can contact Waste Management to swap their standard refuse carts for specialized locking bear-resistant containers. An additional monthly leasing fee may apply depending on your service tier.
Where am I supposed to throw away old batteries and wet paint?
Toxic materials such as lithium batteries, wet paint, motor oil, and pool chemicals are legally banned from all curbside bins. You must take these items to a Los Angeles County S.A.F.E. Center, such as the one in nearby Chatsworth, for proper ecological disposal.
What if Waste Management misses my house during collection?
If you adhered to the 6:00 a.m. set-out requirement and your bins were skipped, contact the Waste Management customer care center immediately. They will typically dispatch a recovery vehicle to your address within one to two business days.