Grey or Black Bin (Trash)
Place carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day. Lids must be closed. Do not place dirt, sod, concrete, or hazardous waste in the trash cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aerosol cans (empty)
- ✓Animal waste or pet litter (bagged)
- ✓Ashes (bagged)
- ✓Ceramics or broken dishes
- ✓Diapers (bagged)
- ✓Flocked Christmas trees
- ✓Styrofoam (blocks, containers, peanuts)
- ✓Waxed cardboard and paper
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Rinse to remove all food and liquid residue. Remove all lids or caps. Place materials loosely in the blue cart without bagging them.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard
- ✓Plastic containers
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Clean paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Waxed cartons
- ✕Tissue paper or napkins
- ✕Toxic containers
- ✕Lids and caps
Yard Waste Bin
Food waste must be thrown freely into the green cart. Do NOT use plastic bags for any organics or yard waste.
Accepted Items
- ✓Branches and brush
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Weeds and shrubs
- ✓Un-frosted Christmas trees
- ✓Household food waste
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-Demand (Special Haul)
Placement
Special haul items must be placed at the curb only after scheduling and receiving approval from the hauler. Ensure the path is clear for the collection vehicle.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Large appliances
- ✓ Tree stumps
- ✓ Building materials (with prior approval)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste without proper sorting
- ✕ Liquid waste
- ✕ Explosives
An extra charge applies for all special hauls. Contact Peña's Disposal at (559) 528-3909 for an accurate quote based on the specific items you need removed.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, all collection routes for that day and the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day, with Friday routes being serviced on Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Green waste and organics collection follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as trash and recycling.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, residential collection schedules generally remain unaffected. Always check the annual Peña's Disposal Holiday Calendar for specific date shifts.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Remove Lids and Caps Before Recycling
When preparing your recyclables for the blue cart, Peña's Disposal requires that you remove all lids and caps from bottles and containers, and rinse them thoroughly to remove all food and liquid residue.
No Plastic Bags in the Green Cart
When participating in the SB 1383 organics recycling program, food scraps must be thrown directly into the green yard waste cart. Using plastic bags to hold food waste contaminates the mulch produced at the Cutler MRF.
Bag Your Trash, but Never Your Recycling
While items like pet waste, diapers, and cold ashes must be securely bagged before being placed in the trash cart to prevent messes and dust, recyclables in the blue cart must always remain loose and unbagged.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryPeña's Disposal accepts un-frosted, natural Christmas trees in the green yard waste cart. However, if your tree is flocked (covered in artificial snow), it is considered contaminated and must be placed in the regular trash container or scheduled for a special haul.
Fall/Spring
November - MayDuring peak yard clean-up seasons, ensure all branches and brush fit completely inside your green waste cart so the lid can close. Excessively large tree stumps or sod cannot go in the cart and require a special haul request.
About Dinuba Waste Management
Peña’s Disposal Service: Over 40 Years with Dinuba
The City of Dinuba has maintained a multi-decade relationship with Peña's Disposal Service, recently reaffirming this partnership to manage all residential solid waste. Unlike many cities that constantly rotate haulers, Dinuba values Peña's localized, community-oriented approach. Refuse is collected weekly in a three-cart system and transported directly to Peña’s state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Cutler to maximize recycling diversion rates.
SB 1383 Compliance and Organics Recycling
To comply with California's SB 1383 mandate targeting short-lived climate pollutants, Dinuba residents must source-separate all organic waste. Food scraps—including meat, dairy, and vegetables—must be placed directly into the green yard waste cart. Peña’s Disposal is uniquely equipped as the only hauler in Tulare County permitted by the Air Board to process green waste on-site, transforming it into mulch that is distributed to local farms and dairies.
Strict Curbside Cart Regulations
Per Dinuba's municipal code, refuse containers must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. Carts must not be overfilled; lids must close completely to prevent litter and allow automated trucks to operate smoothly. Additionally, residents are responsible for keeping containers clean. Any carts damaged due to negligence or beyond normal wear and tear may incur a repair or replacement fee.
Proper E-Waste and Hazardous Material Handling
Electronics and household hazardous waste (HHW) such as latex paint, motor oil, and batteries cannot be thrown into any of the standard curbside bins. Fortunately, Peña's Disposal operates the Cutler Recycling Center just a few miles away, where Dinuba residents can safely drop off most electronic waste for free, as well as select household universal waste like antifreeze and fluorescent bulbs on designated days.
Drop-off Facilities
Peña's Disposal - Cutler MRF & Recycling Center
12094 Avenue 408, Cutler, CA 93615
Materials Accepted
Dinuba Recycling Center
267 S. Uruapan Way, Dinuba, CA 93618
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dispose of a broken refrigerator or old couch in Dinuba?
Large appliances and furniture are not collected as part of standard weekly curbside service. You must contact Peña's Disposal to schedule a 'special haul.' Keep in mind that an extra fee will apply for the removal of these bulky items.
Can I put my food scraps in a plastic bag before tossing them in the green bin?
No. Peña's Disposal explicitly prohibits the use of plastic bags in the green organics cart. Under SB 1383 guidelines, food waste must be thrown freely into the green cart alongside your yard trimmings to ensure the resulting mulch is uncontaminated.
Where can I safely get rid of old paint and car batteries?
Dinuba residents can drop off specific household hazardous and universal waste—including latex paint, car batteries, motor oil, and antifreeze—at Peña's Disposal's Cutler Recycling Center. This specific drop-off is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
What time do I need to put my trash carts out in Dinuba?
According to the City of Dinuba's garbage regulations, all refuse, recycling, and green waste carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. Empty carts should be removed from the curb by the end of the same day.