Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Dublin
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone (collected weekly on trash day)
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone (collected weekly on trash day)
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste services are provided and billed directly by Amador Valley Industries (AVI) on a quarterly basis, with rates based on your selected trash cart size.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone
Gray or Black Bin (Trash)
Use the landfill cart for all items that cannot be composted or recycled. The cart lid must be securely closed, and overloading the container is not allowed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bags and wrappers
- ✓Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam)
- ✓Waxed drink cartons
- ✓Plastic utensils and straws
- ✓Diapers and sanitary products
- ✓Pet waste and kitty litter
Blue Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be kept loose in the blue cart. Do not place recyclables inside plastic garbage bags. Flatten all cardboard boxes to save space.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean paper and corrugated cardboard
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Metal and aluminum cans
- ✓Junk mail and magazines
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Hazardous chemicals
Yard Waste Bin
All organics go in the green compost cart. Do not place dirt, rocks, household garbage, or plastic bags in this container. Keep the lid closed to prevent pests.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food scraps (meat, dairy, bones, fruits, vegetables)
- ✓Food-soiled paper products
- ✓Grass and weed clippings
- ✓Leaves, plants, and flowers
- ✓Shrub and tree prunings (under 4 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Three (3) free collections per year for single-family residents.
Placement
You must contact AVI at 925-479-9545 to schedule in advance. Small, loose items must be bagged or boxed. Place items at the curb no more than 24 hours prior to the scheduled pickup.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Up to four (4) car tires (without rims)
- ✓ White goods (refrigerators and water heaters with doors removed)
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, monitors, stereos)
- ✓ Bagged or boxed small household items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Dirt, rocks, and concrete
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Items weighing over 60 pounds (except furniture and appliances)
- ✕ Commercial or construction waste
Multi-family complex residents are eligible for bulky item service but must contact their property manager to coordinate the pickup with AVI.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If the holiday falls on a weekday, collection service on and after the holiday will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week, pushing Friday routes to Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
The one-day holiday delay applies equally to all carts, including compost, recycling, and landfill.
If Christmas Day or New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, there will be no delays to the collection schedule. Service operates normally on all other holidays like Memorial Day and Independence Day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryLocal Boy Scouts Troop 905 typically offers a holiday tree recycling fundraiser in early January. Alternatively, residents can place clean, unflocked trees (cut to 4 feet or less) at the curb on their regular service day through mid-January for special collection by AVI.
Autumn
NovemberThanksgiving Day is one of the few observed holidays that delays AVI collection. Residents with Thursday service will be pushed to Friday, and Friday customers will be serviced on Saturday.
Year-Round
January - DecemberResidents may occasionally find local textile recycling events or special paper shredding days sponsored by the city. Keep an eye on the Dublin city newsletter for specific dates and locations.
Local Tips & Community Info
Solid Waste Management via Amador Valley Industries
Residential sanitation throughout the City of Dublin is exclusively contracted to Amador Valley Industries (AVI). Serving the broader Tri-Valley region, AVI manages the weekly pickup of all household refuse, recyclables, and organic materials. To maintain a well-kept neighborhood environment, residents are required to store their bins out of public view on non-service days. When your collection day arrives, ensure your containers are brought to the street edge before the route begins, as collection vehicles begin their neighborhood loops promptly at 6:00 a.m.
Curbside Setup and Spacing Rules
Proper container positioning is essential for the automated trucks to operate safely. AVI requires homeowners to place their carts side-by-side with the lid hinges facing the house. A minimum clearance of three feet must be maintained between each cart. Additionally, you must ensure the bins are situated at least five feet away from parked cars, fire hydrants, and street signs. Once the trucks have passed through and emptied the receptacles, municipal regulations require that you pull the empty carts back onto your private property by midnight.
Decoding the Green Compost Receptacle
Because California heavily regulates organic waste disposal to reduce greenhouse gases, Dublin residents must take full advantage of their green compost bins. This container is the designated spot for all yard trimmings, including leaves, branches, and grass. More importantly, it is where all household food scraps belong. Coffee grounds, fruit peels, meat bones, and food-soiled paper products like greasy pizza boxes should go directly into the green cart. AVI transports this material to specialized commercial composting facilities, transforming local waste into nutrient-dense soil amendments.
Blue Bin: Clean Recyclables Only
Your blue recycling cart is meant solely for dry, uncontaminated materials. Acceptable items include flattened corrugated cardboard, mixed office paper, aluminum cans, steel tins, glass bottles, and rigid plastics stamped with recycling symbols. To avoid cross-contamination, never bag your recyclables; they must be tossed loosely into the blue cart. Plastic grocery bags, styrofoam, and tangible tanglers like garden hoses or extension cords are strictly prohibited, as they can cause severe jams in the mechanical sorting machinery at the material recovery facility.
Scheduling Your Triple Annual Bulky Cleanups
Decluttering your home is heavily supported by the city's franchise agreement. Single-family households in Dublin are granted three complimentary bulky waste collections per calendar year. This incredibly useful service covers oversized items that cannot fit inside a standard gray garbage cart, such as old mattresses, broken washing machines, couches, and bundled yard debris. To utilize this perk, you must contact AVI customer support at (925) 479-9545 to book an appointment. Unscheduled large items left on the curb will be ignored by standard route drivers and may result in a neighborhood blight citation.
Hazardous Waste Protocols for the Tri-Valley
Toxic chemicals and electronic waste must never be dumped into your curbside containers. Dublin residents benefit from access to the nearby Tri-Valley Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility, located just down the road in Livermore. This drop-off site accepts dangerous household goods like old car batteries, fluorescent light tubes, wet paint, pesticides, and motor oil. Safe disposal at this facility is completely free for local homeowners, ensuring that caustic substances do not leak into the regional groundwater or endanger sanitation workers during standard collection routes.
Drop-off Facilities
Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
5584 La Ribera St, Livermore, CA 94550
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dispose of food scraps in Dublin?
Under the Alameda County Organics Reduction and Recycling Ordinance, all food scraps (including meat and dairy) and food-soiled paper must go into your green compost cart. Use a paper bag or newspaper to line your kitchen pail—never use plastic bags.
How many bulky item pickups do I get per year?
Single-family residents in Dublin receive three free large item collections per year (up to 7 cubic yards each) through Amador Valley Industries. Multi-family residents must coordinate their pickups with their property manager.
Can I recycle batteries curbside in Dublin?
Yes, small household batteries (like AA, AAA, C, and D) can be collected curbside if you place them in a sealed clear plastic bag and set the bag on top of your blue recycling cart on your collection day.
Does the trash schedule change on Memorial Day or Labor Day?
No. Amador Valley Industries only delays collection for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. For all other holidays, including Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day, service occurs on your normal schedule.