Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for East Hemet
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
East Hemet is an unincorporated community in Riverside County serviced by Waste Management of the Inland Empire, so waste collection is billed directly through the hauler.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizen rate discounts and smaller cart options are available for eligible head-of-household residents through Waste Management.
Burgundy or Gray with a Black Lid Bin (Trash)
All refuse must be bagged securely to prevent windblown litter. Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day with the handles facing your home and at least three feet of clearance around the bin.
Accepted Items
- ✓Pet waste and kitty litter
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene)
- ✓Treated or painted wood
- ✓Non-recyclable wrappers and plastics
- ✓Broken ceramics and window glass
Gray with a Blue Lid Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag your recyclables. Place all items loosely into the recycling cart. Ensure all containers are completely empty and reasonably clean of food residue.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and clean paperboard
- ✓Mixed paper, junk mail, and magazines
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Rigid plastic containers (bottles, jugs, tubs)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags or film
- ✕Food or liquid waste
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords, wire fencing)
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Batteries and electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Never place plastic bags in the organics cart, even those labeled 'compostable' or 'biodegradable'. Food scraps can be tossed in loose or wrapped in plain paper.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings, leaves, and desert weeds
- ✓Tree branches and prunings
- ✓Food scraps (meat, bones, dairy, produce)
- ✓Food-soiled paper (napkins, pizza boxes)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Two (2) free pickups per calendar year
Placement
You must contact Waste Management at least 48 hours in advance to schedule. Place approved bulky items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated pickup day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household appliances (refrigerators, washers)
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, oil, chemicals)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris (concrete, dirt)
- ✕ Automotive parts and tires
- ✕ Items requiring more than two people to lift safely
Exceeding your annual limit of two free pickups or placing unauthorized, excessively heavy items out may result in additional bulky item disposal fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, trash, recycling, and organics collection 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 trash cart.
If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delay in your regularly scheduled curbside service.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fire Season / Weed Abatement
May to OctoberAs Santa Ana winds increase fire danger in the valley, property owners must maintain defensible space by clearing dry brush and tumbleweeds. Place unbagged vegetation directly into your green organics cart. If you generate more brush than your cart can hold, contact WM to schedule a specialized yard waste pickup or request an additional cart.
Winter Holidays
Late December to Mid-JanuaryWaste Management provides free curbside Christmas tree recycling for up to two weeks following the holiday. Remove all lights, ornaments, and stands, and ensure the tree is un-flocked before placing it near your green cart. Trees taller than six feet must be cut in half.
Local Tips & Community Info
Refuse Collection in Unincorporated Riverside County
Located in the scenic San Jacinto Valley, East Hemet operates as an unincorporated census-designated place, meaning its residential waste management is regulated by Riverside County. Neighborhoods here are serviced by franchised haulers, primarily Waste Management or CR&R Environmental Services, depending on specific zoning tracts. These providers supply automated three-cart systems designed to streamline trash removal, boost local recycling rates, and keep the Inland Empire's residential streets free of debris.
Mandatory Cart Positioning and Timetables
Because sanitation crews start their routes early to avoid the intense midday valley heat, all wheeled carts must be stationed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated pickup day. To ensure the automated trucks can grab the bins without incident, place them exactly three feet apart. The arrows on the cart lids should point toward the street, and all containers must be kept clear of mailboxes, fire hydrants, and parked vehicles. Once emptied, Riverside County code requires residents to pull their bins back onto their private property within 24 hours.
Organics and Traditional Recycling Protocols
Environmental compliance is taken seriously across East Hemet, especially regarding California's SB 1383 organics mandate. The green cart is exclusively for yard debris like grass and weeds, as well as kitchen food scraps. Keeping these organic materials out of the local landfill helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, the blue recycling bin is strictly for dry, unsoiled materials—think flattened cardboard boxes, empty plastic jugs, and rinsed glass bottles. Remember that plastic grocery bags contaminate the recycling stream, so items should always be tossed in loosely.
Scheduling Bulky Item Pickups
Dumping large items in rural areas or empty lots is illegal and carries severe fines in Riverside County. To help residents responsibly dispose of large refuse, the franchised haulers offer several free bulky item collections per calendar year. If you have an old sofa, a broken washing machine, or bundled yard waste that exceeds your green bin's capacity, you must call your hauler's dispatch office at least 48 hours in advance of your regular collection day to schedule a special pickup.
Drop-off Facilities
Lamb Canyon Sanitary Landfill
16411 Lamb Canyon Rd, Beaumont, CA 92223
Materials Accepted
Riverside County Mobile HHW Collection Events
Various locations across Riverside County
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides garbage pickup services in East Hemet?
As an unincorporated area of Riverside County, waste hauling is contracted out. Depending on your exact address, service is provided by either CR&R Environmental Services or Waste Management.
What is the rule for placing bins on the street?
Carts must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day, spaced three feet apart, and removed from the public right-of-way within 24 hours after being serviced.
How can I dispose of my old refrigerator safely?
You can utilize your annual free bulky item pickup allowance by calling your specific waste hauler's customer service line to schedule a designated curbside collection.