Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for El Dorado Hills
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Bi-weekly (alternates weekly with yard waste on trash day)
Yard Waste
Bi-weekly (alternates weekly with recycling on trash day)
Set Out Time
By 5:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential service in El Dorado Hills is billed every two months through El Dorado Disposal and includes weekly trash plus alternating bi-weekly recycling and organics pickup.
Billing Cycle
Bi-Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A senior discount is available for residential customers aged 65 and older. Call 530-626-4141 to register.
Grey or Black Cart Bin (Trash)
Trash is collected weekly. Carts must be placed at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on your designated service day to ensure collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Non-recyclable household waste
- ✓Diapers and pet waste
- ✓Styrofoam packaging
- ✓Treated wood
- ✓Chip bags and wrappers
Blue Cart Bin (Recycling)
Collected bi-weekly (alternating with organics). Extra recyclables must be broken down into 3'x3' bundles or bagged in clear/marked 32-gallon bags. Work orders must be placed in advance for extra recycling.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and boxboard
- ✓Paper and magazines
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Computers and televisions
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses)
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Collected bi-weekly. Food waste must be placed loose or inside BPI-certified GREEN compostable bags. Do not use standard plastic trash bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and weeds
- ✓Branches and twigs (up to 3 inches in diameter, 3 feet long)
- ✓Leaves and plant trimmings
- ✓Fruit, vegetable, meat, dairy, and bone scraps
- ✓Coffee grounds and food-soiled paper
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
2 free bulky item pickups per calendar year.
Placement
Do not place bulky items at the curb until you have a confirmed pickup date from El Dorado Disposal to avoid local code violations.
Accepted
- ✓ Washers and dryers
- ✓ Water heaters
- ✓ Furniture and couches
- ✓ Mattresses
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paints, solvents)
- ✕ Car batteries
- ✕ Liquid waste
- ✕ Items over 100 lbs or longer than 8 feet
Additional bulky item pickups beyond the two free annual limits can be scheduled for an extra fee by contacting customer service.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
El Dorado Disposal runs regular routes on almost all holidays (including Thanksgiving and July 4th). Service is ONLY delayed if your collection day falls on or after Christmas Day or New Year's Day.
Yard Waste Exception
Bi-weekly recycling and yard waste routes follow the exact same Christmas and New Year's one-day delay schedule.
If a major holiday falls on a weekend, your weekday collection schedule will likely remain unaffected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - FebruaryHigh winds or unexpected foothill snow can trigger official 'Weather Delays.' If your street is unsafe for a garbage truck, leave your bins out—crews will attempt collection the next business day.
Summer/Fall
May - OctoberTake advantage of local Community Clean-Up days organized by the Fire Safe Council to clear out excessive dry brush and maintain a defensible space perimeter around your home before fire season peaks.
Local Tips & Community Info
El Dorado Disposal Services Explained
For residents living in the unincorporated community of El Dorado Hills, routine waste and recycling collection is proudly handled by El Dorado Disposal, a local division of Waste Connections. Keeping the scenic Sierra foothills clean requires community cooperation and adherence to the hauler's scheduled pick-up routines. Homeowners should ensure their designated carts are wheeled out to the street edge no later than 6:00 a.m. on their specific collection morning. Since collection times can vary due to weather or route changes, setting the bins out the night before is often the best strategy to prevent a missed pickup.
Understanding the Yellow-Lid Recycling Cart
El Dorado Disposal utilizes a convenient single-stream recycling system, meaning all your approved recyclables can be mixed together in your cart equipped with the yellow lid. Acceptable materials include rinsed glass bottles, metal cans, flattened cardboard, and rigid plastic jugs. It is absolutely imperative that residents leave these items loose. Never put your recyclables inside plastic grocery bags, as the thin film gets aggressively wrapped around the sorting machinery at the Material Recovery Facility, causing expensive operational shutdowns.
Organics and General Household Trash
Statewide environmental regulations require strict sorting of all organic waste. Your designated green cart is meant for both yard trimmings and kitchen food scraps. Residents can toss grass clippings, leaves, small branches, and food remnants directly into this container. The standard black or grey cart is reserved exclusively for non-recoverable household refuse, such as styrofoam, heavily soiled paper products, and general garbage. Cross-contaminating your bins—like putting trash in the organics cart—can result in your bins being tagged with a warning and left unserviced.
Scheduling Bulk and Large Item Removals
Upgrading furniture or clearing out the garage often leaves you with massive items that cannot fit into standard curbside containers. El Dorado Hills residents can easily manage these situations by contacting El Dorado Disposal to schedule a specialized bulky item pickup. By calling the customer service center at 530-626-4141, you can request the removal of old mattresses, broken appliances, and heavy furniture. Restrictions apply regarding hazardous materials, and residents may be subject to frequency limits or extra fees depending on their specific service tier.
Proper Cart Positioning Guidelines
Automated collection vehicles equipped with mechanical arms require adequate space to function safely. When placing your carts on the pavement, point the handles toward your home and the lid hinges toward the street. You must leave at least three feet of horizontal clearance between each bin, as well as ample space away from obstacles like parked vehicles, mailboxes, and low-hanging tree branches. Incorrectly placed carts run the risk of being completely bypassed by the driver.
Holiday Service Interruptions
The sanitation calendar shifts during a few major national holidays to give drivers time with their families. El Dorado Disposal typically observes New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If your standard collection day falls on or immediately after one of these specific holidays during a standard business week, your route will be delayed by one day. For instance, Thursday customers will have their waste collected on Friday. Normal schedules resume the following week.
Drop-off Facilities
El Dorado Hills Recycling Center
4421 Latrobe Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Materials Accepted
Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
4100 Throwita Way, Placerville, CA 95667
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there trash delays for Thanksgiving or Labor Day in El Dorado Hills?
No. El Dorado Disposal collects trash, recycling, and yard waste on all holidays except for Christmas Day and New Year's Day. For those two holidays only, service is pushed back by one day for the remainder of the week.
Can I put food waste in my green yard waste cart?
Yes. To comply with SB 1383, you must put food scraps like meat, bones, dairy, and vegetables into your green cart. You can place them loosely or use BPI-certified compostable bags, as long as the bags are green.
How often is my recycling and yard waste picked up?
While your regular household garbage is collected every week, El Dorado Disposal picks up recycling and organics (yard/food waste) on an alternating bi-weekly schedule. You will set out your trash and blue cart one week, and your trash and green cart the next.
What should I do if my trash cart is full and I have extra bags?
You cannot simply leave extra bags next to your cart, as they will not be serviced without prior authorization. You must contact El Dorado Disposal at (530) 626-4141 at least one day before your service day to schedule and pay for extra bag collection.