Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Dinuba
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste and recycling services provided by Peña's Disposal are billed directly on your monthly City of Dinuba municipal utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, In-Person, Phone
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Waste Management and Curbside Collection
In the City of Dinuba, residential solid waste and recycling collection is primarily managed by Peña's Disposal and local franchised partners. They operate a state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility (MRF) right in Tulare County to sort and divert as many reusable materials as possible. The city relies on a standard three-cart system, providing separate containers for household garbage, mixed recyclables, and green organics to help the community stay green and comply with California's strict waste diversion legislation.
Morning Placement Guidelines for Carts
To keep neighborhoods clean and ensure a seamless pickup process, residents should roll their trash and recycling bins out by 6:00 a.m. on the day of service. Bins need to be placed flush against the curb with the wheels facing your home. Keep a minimum of three feet between each cart, and avoid placing them near low-hanging tree branches, mailboxes, or parked vehicles. Proper spacing allows the automated trucks to lift and empty the containers without causing damage to personal property or skipping a pickup.
Composting and Yard Waste Requirements
Dinuba strictly adheres to California’s organics recycling mandates. Residents must use their designated green waste bins for grass clippings, leaves, weeds, branches, and acceptable food scraps. Peña’s Disposal is unique because it processes green waste locally, turning it into nutrient-rich mulch for Central Valley farms and landscaping projects. Do not place plastic bags, treated wood, or dirt in the organics cart, as these materials contaminate the entire composting batch and can result in collection refusal at the curb.
Disposing of Oversized and Bulky Junk
For items that simply will not fit inside a standard curbside container, such as old mattresses, broken couches, or large appliances, residents can request special bulky item collections. You must contact your designated hauler or the city’s solid waste dispatch ahead of time to schedule a pickup date. Setting heavy furniture out on the sidewalk without an appointment is considered illegal dumping and may result in municipal fines. Certain heavy debris, like concrete or construction materials, will require a rented roll-off dumpster instead of a standard bulk pickup.
E-Waste and Hazardous Material Drop-Off
Electronic waste and toxic chemicals cannot be thrown into your regular garbage under any circumstances. Items such as televisions, computers, motor oil, wet paint, and lithium batteries present extreme hazards to sanitation workers and the environment. Dinuba residents are encouraged to utilize Tulare County household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off events or authorized permanent collection facilities to safely dispose of these materials. Doing so protects local groundwater from toxic runoff and ensures dangerous batteries do not spark fires inside collection vehicles.
Holiday Collection Interruptions
Service schedules in Dinuba are generally consistent throughout the year, but major holidays can cause slight delays. If a recognized holiday, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day, lands on a weekday, trash and recycling routes will be delayed by a single day for the rest of that week. For example, a Thursday pickup will move to Friday. If the holiday falls on a weekend, your standard collection routine remains entirely unchanged.
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
What do I do if my garbage bin was not emptied today?
If your carts were properly placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. and still missed, contact Peña's Disposal or your assigned hauler's dispatch office immediately to report the oversight and request a recovery truck.
Can I put Styrofoam in the recycling bin?
No. Styrofoam blocks, packing peanuts, and food containers are not accepted in the recycling stream and must be placed securely in your regular gray or black trash cart.
How can I safely get rid of used motor oil?
Used motor oil is classified as hazardous waste. It should be taken to an authorized Tulare County HHW collection center or a certified local auto parts store that accepts recycled oil.