Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Danville
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route (most residential routes in Danville are collected on Tuesdays or Wednesdays).
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same day as regular trash.
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on the same day as trash in your green organics cart.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Garbage and recycling services in Danville are managed through RecycleSmart and billed directly by Republic Services, with pricing determined by your black landfill cart size.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
Free On-Property Disability Service is available for eligible residents with a doctor's verification note; quarterly bill discounts are also offered for backyard composting.
Black Bin (Trash)
All waste must fit inside the black cart with the lid completely closed. Do not overfill or leave bags next to the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic-coated paper (ice cream/milk cartons)
- ✓Synthetic sponges and tea bags with plastic
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and film wrap
- ✓Bagged pet waste and diapers
- ✓Parchment paper (plastic-lined)
- ✓Styrofoam and foam packaging
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Items must be placed completely loose in the blue cart. Never bag your recyclables, and ensure all containers are lightly rinsed and shaken dry.
Accepted Items
- ✓Empty, clean, and dry plastic containers (#1-7)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Clean cardboard and paper products
- ✓Small household metal items
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food or liquid waste
- ✕E-waste
- ✕Waxed or coated cardboard
Yard Waste Bin
No plastic bags or non-BPI certified "biodegradable" plastics are allowed. Food scraps can be contained in newspaper or paper bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food scraps (meat, dairy, grains, fruit pits, bones, shells)
- ✓Uncoated food-soiled paper (paper towels, napkins, pizza boxes)
- ✓Yard trimmings, leaves, and grass
- ✓Untreated wood scraps (cut to four feet or smaller)
- ✓BPI-Certified compostable bags
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Twice a year during pre-scheduled Spring and Fall Reuse and Cleanup Days.
Placement
Place items at the curb or nearest main street the night before your scheduled date. Ensure items remain dry, especially clothing set out for the preceding 'Reuse Day' donation collection.
Accepted
- ✓ Bagged household trash (under 50 lbs)
- ✓ Small appliances
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Large refrigerators
- ✕ Organic material (yard waste/food scraps)
- ✕ Items exceeding size/weight limits
If residents need additional bulk removal outside their assigned dates, they can call Republic Services to schedule an on-call pickup for a fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Republic Services only delays residential collection for Christmas Day and New Year's Day. If your pickup day falls on one of these two holidays, service will be pushed back by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics are collected on the same schedule as regular garbage and recycling, following the exact same holiday shift.
Service occurs on all other holidays (e.g., Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, Labor Day). Always ensure carts are out by 5:00 A.M. to guarantee collection.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter [1.1.1]
December - JanuaryFollowing the holidays, you can recycle your Christmas tree curbside. Remove all lights, ornaments, and stands. Trees taller than six feet must be cut in half. Alternatively, small trees cut into pieces under four feet can be placed directly into your green compost cart with the lid closed.
Spring/Fall
February - April & August - OctoberDanville residents receive pre-scheduled bi-annual Reuse & Cleanup Days. You can verify your exact dates via the RecycleSmart website. This is the time to leave out appliances, large furniture, and up to 14 bagged items for free removal.
Year-Round
January - DecemberTo help meet California's organics diversion mandates, RecycleSmart conducts annual neighborhood route audits. If inspectors find contamination in your blue or green bins, they may leave an educational tag with helpful sorting tips on your cart's handle.
Local Tips & Community Info
Waste Collection Services in the Town of Danville
For residents living in the Town of Danville, solid waste management is coordinated through a partnership with RecycleSmart and serviced by Republic Services. This collaborative approach ensures that the community maintains its high environmental standards while complying with state diversion goals. Standard residential service includes weekly pickups for landfill garbage, mixed recycling, and organic compost. Keeping the town's picturesque neighborhoods clean requires every household to actively participate in proper waste sorting.
RecycleSmart Cart Sorting Rules
Danville utilizes a strict color-coded cart system. Your blue cart is dedicated exclusively to dry, clean recyclables. This includes flattened cardboard, empty aluminum cans, glass bottles, and rigid plastics. Crucially, recycling must be placed loose in the bin; items bagged in plastic will be sent to the landfill. The landfill cart, typically black or grey, is meant for non-recyclable refuse such as expanded polystyrene foam, pet waste, treated wood, and heavily soiled wrappers.
Composting Food Scraps and Yard Trimmings
In compliance with California's SB 1383, the green organics cart plays a vital role in local waste reduction. You are required to place all yard waste, including leaves and small branches, into this bin alongside your kitchen scraps. Acceptable food waste includes meat, bones, dairy, baked goods, and fruit peels. You may also include food-soiled paper products like greasy pizza boxes and used paper napkins. Never place plastic, glass, or pet waste in your green organics cart.
Curbside Set-Out Times and Spacing
Republic Services drivers begin their Danville routes early. All carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day, or you may place them out the night before. Position the containers side-by-side with a minimum of three feet of clearance between each cart and any obstacles such as parked cars, mailboxes, or trees. The lid hinges should face your property. Once emptied, town ordinances require bins to be removed from the street by the evening to maintain neighborhood aesthetics.
Bi-Annual Curbside Cleanups for Bulky Waste
Danville residents with active Republic Services accounts are entitled to two free bulky item cleanups per calendar year. This program is perfect for disposing of large items like mattresses, old furniture, or bundled yard waste that exceeds your cart's capacity. You must call Republic Services customer support in advance to schedule your cleanup day. Electronics and specific large appliances can also be collected during these cleanups, though some hazardous materials are strictly prohibited.
Holiday Interruptions and Severe Weather
Your regular collection day will only change during specific major holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If your normal pickup falls on or after one of these holidays, service will be pushed back by one day for the remainder of that week. Additionally, during severe wind events or extreme weather, Republic Services may issue advisories to delay placing carts on the street to prevent windblown litter across Danville's roadways.
Drop-off Facilities
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District HHW Facility [1.1.4]
4797 Imhoff Place, Martinez, CA 94553
Materials Accepted
Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery Facility
1300 Loveridge Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I participate in Danville's bulk trash collection?
Danville utilizes a pre-scheduled bi-annual system called Reuse and Cleanup Days rather than an on-demand system. You will be assigned specific dates in the spring and fall to place large items and up to 14 bags of extra trash at the curb for free collection. You can check your designated days on the RecycleSmart website.
Does my trash pickup get delayed for Thanksgiving or Memorial Day?
No. In Danville, Republic Services only delays residential trash collection for two major holidays: Christmas Day and New Year's Day. For all other holidays, including Thanksgiving, Labor Day, and Memorial Day, your trash will be collected on your regular scheduled day.
Can I put compostable plastic bags in the green organics cart?
You can only use compostable plastic bags if they explicitly feature the BPI-Certified logo. Any bags marked simply as 'biodegradable' or 'earth-friendly' that lack this certification are prohibited because they often contain petroleum plastics that will ruin the compost.
What is the proper way to dispose of old batteries?
Never toss batteries into any of your main carts. Single-family households should place small lithium and household batteries inside a clear, tightly sealed plastic bag and leave that bag resting securely on top of the blue recycling cart's lid on collection day.