Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Coronado
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone (Monday through Friday)
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
Curbside waste services are managed by EDCO Disposal. Coronado residents can request up to two additional blue recycling carts and green organics carts at no extra charge.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, Drop Box
Gray Bin (Trash)
Place your gray cart out by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day with wheels against the curb. Avoid overfilling; the lid must close properly.
Accepted Items
- ✓Pet waste and kitty litter
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Plastic grocery bags and chip/snack bags
- ✓Broken ceramics, glass, or mirrors
- ✓Garden hoses and wire
- ✓Vacuum bags
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables. Place all items loosely into the blue cart. Ensure all containers are completely empty and free of liquid or heavy food residue.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene)
- ✓Flattened cardboard and clean paperboard
- ✓Mixed paper, junk mail, and magazines
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Rigid plastics and carton containers (milk/juice boxes)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags of any kind (grocery, newspaper, snack bags)
- ✕Food waste and soiled paper plates/towels
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wire)
- ✕Clothing or shoes
- ✕Electronics and fluorescent bulbs
Yard Waste Bin
Do not use any type of plastic bags, including certified compostable bags. Place organic material loosely inside the cart or wrap it in a plain paper bag.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings, leaves, and branches
- ✓Food scraps (meat, bones, dairy, produce, eggshells)
- ✓Food-soiled paper (napkins, tea bags, coffee filters)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Two (2) scheduled community curbside weeks per year
Placement
Place items on the curb along with your regular carts by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day during the specified Bulky Trash Weeks.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables)
- ✓ Mattresses (must be wrapped)
- ✓ Large appliances and water heaters
- ✓ Excess yard waste (must be bagged in paper or bundled)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals)
- ✕ Automotive parts and tires
- ✕ Electronic waste (take to shredding/e-waste event instead)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
These bi-annual events are included in residential service. If you need a large item removed outside of these specific weeks, you must contact EDCO to arrange a special pickup, which may incur a fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week (e.g., Thursday service moves to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and recycling carts follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as the gray trash cart.
Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday DO NOT delay waste removal services for the remainder of the week.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring and Fall
May and OctoberCoronado hosts its Community Cleanup Weeks and a free Document Shredding & E-Waste Recycling Event in May and October. During these weeks, residents can put out bulky items curbside and collect free mulch at designated city locations.
Winter Holidays
Late December to Mid-JanuaryCurbside holiday tree collection is available for bare, un-flocked trees. Trees must be cut into 4-foot sections max and placed in or near the green cart. Alternatively, you can drop off whole trees at the Glorietta Bay or Cays Park parking lots.
Local Tips & Community Info
Premium Island Waste Management with EDCO
In the picturesque resort community of Coronado, preserving the pristine beaches and manicured streetscapes is a shared civic duty. EDCO holds the exclusive franchise for residential waste hauling across the island. The system relies on color-coded, wheeled carts designed to maximize diversion from San Diego County landfills. By actively participating in proper sorting, residents help protect the local marine environment and keep the Crown City beautiful year-round.
Strict Timelines for Curbside Collection
Coronado city regulations mandate that trash receptacles must not clutter the scenic public right-of-way for extended periods. Carts must be set out by 6:00 a.m. on your specific service day, but no earlier than sunset the evening prior. Once the EDCO automated trucks have completed their route, homeowners must stow the containers out of public view by midnight. Additionally, remember to leave a two-foot gap between containers so the mechanical lifters can operate safely without knocking over neighboring bins.
Navigating the Island's Organics and Recycling Programs
The city strictly adheres to California's SB 1383 organics recycling mandate. Your green EDCO cart acts as a compost vessel; residents must toss in all grass trimmings, palm fronds, coffee grounds, and kitchen food scraps. The blue cart is reserved exclusively for co-mingled recyclables such as rinsed glass, dry cardboard, and aluminum cans. Absolutely no plastic bags, films, or polystyrene foam should enter the blue bin, as these items cause severe operational jams at the regional sorting facility.
Disposing of Large Household Goods Properly
Hauling heavy furniture off the peninsula can be a logistical burden. Thankfully, EDCO provides Coronado residents with highly convenient bulky item cleanup services. Rather than leaving an old mattress or broken refrigerator on the parkway, residents must contact EDCO customer service directly to coordinate a special curbside pickup. Furthermore, hazardous materials like boat paint, pool chemicals, and old batteries are strictly forbidden in regular carts and require transport to designated county household hazardous waste events.
Drop-off Facilities
Coronado City Hall North Parking Lot (Bi-Annual E-Waste Event)
1825 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
Materials Accepted
EDCO Station (La Mesa) - Regional Drop-Off
8184 Commercial St, La Mesa, CA 91942
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles trash pickup in Coronado?
EDCO is the exclusive franchised waste hauler for the City of Coronado, managing all residential and commercial refuse collection across the island.
When do I need to put my bins out and bring them in?
Bins must be placed on the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day and must be removed from public view by midnight of the same day to comply with local ordinances.
Can I put food scraps in my yard waste cart?
Yes. EDCO's organics program allows all food waste, kitchen scraps, and yard trimmings to be co-mingled in the green cart for composting.