Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Fairfield
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
Waste collection is managed and billed every other month directly by Republic Services. Your rate depends on the size of your gray trash cart, with blue recycling and green organics carts included.
Billing Cycle
Bi-Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
Qualifying low-income residents may receive a 15% rate reduction on residential solid waste service, and low-income seniors (age 62+) or permanently disabled residents may qualify for the City's utility refund program.
Gray Bin (Trash)
Place your cart at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled service day with the lid opening facing the street. Remove empty carts by 10:00 p.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Plastic bags and film
- ✓Styrofoam and foam packaging
- ✓Broken dishware and ceramics
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓General household garbage
Gray with Blue Lid (or Solid Blue) Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag your recyclables; keep them loose in the cart. All containers must be completely empty, clean, and dry.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean office paper, newspaper, and junk mail
- ✓Flattened cardboard and shoe boxes
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7 (bottles, jugs, tubs)
- ✓Aluminum and tin food/beverage cans
- ✓Clear and colored glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Clothing and shoes
- ✕Batteries
- ✕Electronics
Yard Waste Bin
Do not include plastic bags, dirt, rocks, sand, or painted/treated wood. The lid must be completely closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food scraps (meat, bones, fruit, vegetables, dairy)
- ✓Food-soiled paper (pizza boxes, napkins, paper plates)
- ✓Grass clippings and weeds
- ✓Leaves and plant trimmings
- ✓Branches (not exceeding 13 inches in diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
2 free curbside bulky waste collections per year per household.
Placement
Items must be placed at the curbside on the street (not on private property) by 5:00 a.m. on the scheduled day, in a neat pile at least 3 feet from any objects.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and sofas
- ✓ Mattresses (No California King)
- ✓ Standard household appliances
- ✓ Tables and chairs
- ✓ Up to 3 cubic yards of bagged waste/yard debris
Not Accepted
- ✕ Dirt, soil, rock, or concrete
- ✕ Auto parts and tires
- ✕ Glass, mirrors, and doors
- ✕ California King mattresses
- ✕ E-waste (unless scheduled for a fee)
- ✕ Items over 6 feet in length
Appliances containing Freon (like refrigerators) and televisions will incur an additional fee. You can also pick up one free landfill disposal coupon per year from the Public Works Department.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your collection day falls on or after New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day, service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week (e.g., Friday pickups will occur on Saturday).
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and recycling follow the exact same one-day delay as your regular garbage collection.
While the Republic Services business office closes on other holidays like Memorial Day and Labor Day, curbside collection routes are completely unaffected on those days.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
Late DecemberOn your very first regularly scheduled pick-up day immediately following Christmas Day, Fairfield households are allowed to leave up to two extra, tied garbage bags right beside their carts at no additional charge.
Autumn
October to NovemberAs leaves begin to fall, remember to utilize your green organics cart for all plant trimmings. Make sure not to over-pack the cart, as tightly jammed leaves will not empty properly when the automated truck tips the bin.
Summer
June to AugustSummer barbecues mean extra food scraps and paper plates. Remember that all leftover meat, bones, and non-coated paper plates must go directly into your green organics cart to comply with state laws, not the gray trash bin.
Local Tips & Community Info
Republic Services Curbside Protocols for Fairfield
For properties in Fairfield, Republic Services serves as the exclusive partner for residential waste management. To ensure your bins are successfully emptied, homeowners must roll their designated carts to the street edge before 6:00 a.m. on their assigned collection morning. Spacing is a critical factor for the automated collection trucks; you need to provide a minimum of three feet of clearance around each cart. Additionally, keep them away from parked vehicles, low-hanging trees, and mailboxes so the mechanical arm can safely grasp the containers. All cart lids must be fully closed to prevent litter from blowing down the street.
Mastering the Three-Cart Sorting System
Adhering to Solano County and statewide environmental mandates requires proper usage of the three-bin waste system. The blue cart is designed for unbagged, clean recyclables such as flattened cardboard, junk mail, aluminum cans, and glass jars. The green organics cart captures all yard clippings, leaves, and food scraps, including meat, dairy, and soiled paper plates. Lastly, the gray or black landfill cart is strictly for non-recyclable refuse like plastic wrap, styrofoam, and broken ceramics. Placing garbage or plastic bags into your recycling or organics bins disrupts the local diversion process and can lead to uncollected carts.
Utilizing Free Bulky Item Pickups
Upgrading home furniture or undertaking a massive garage cleanout? Fairfield residents are eligible for up to two complimentary bulky waste collections per calendar year through Republic Services. Rather than hauling your old sofa or broken washing machine to the landfill, you can simply call customer service at (707) 437-8900 to schedule a curbside retrieval. Acceptable items include heavy appliances, mattresses, and bundled branches that do not fit in standard bins. Keep in mind that appointments fill up rapidly during the spring cleaning season, so book your date well in advance.
Holiday Schedule Shifts
When major federal holidays arrive, your regular sanitation routine may experience a slight delay. Republic Services observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. If your normal pickup falls on or after one of these dates during the workweek, collection will occur one day later than usual. A Thursday pickup, for example, will be pushed to Friday. If the holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday, your weekday schedule is entirely unaffected.
Safe Disposal of Toxic Solano County Waste
Discarding volatile liquids, harsh cleaning chemicals, or batteries into any of your household bins poses a massive fire threat to sanitation fleets. Under no circumstances should paint, motor oil, pesticides, or electronic waste enter the residential trash stream. To safely discard these toxic compounds, Fairfield residents can utilize the Solano County Household Hazardous Waste drop-off facility. Operating on scheduled days, this local center allows you to drop off hazardous materials and e-waste safely and legally, keeping our local environment and waste handlers protected.
Drop-off Facilities
Republic Services CRV Buyback & E-Waste Center
2901 Industrial Court, Fairfield, CA 94533
Materials Accepted
Potrero Hills Landfill
3675 Potrero Hills Lane, Suisun City, CA 94585
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How many free bulky item pickups do Fairfield residents receive?
Residents in Fairfield and Travis Air Force Base are entitled to two free curbside bulky waste collections per year. Each pickup covers up to 3 cubic yards of waste plus two large items, like a couch or mattress (No California Kings). Call Republic Services at (707) 437-8900 to schedule.
Can I leave extra garbage bags out after Christmas?
Yes. On the very first regularly scheduled pick-up day after Christmas Day, Fairfield households are permitted to place up to two extra tied trash bags next to their gray garbage cart at no additional charge.
Where should I put my food scraps to comply with SB 1383?
All organic waste must go into your green cart. This includes yard trimmings, grass, and all food scraps such as meat, bones, fruit, dairy, and coffee grounds. You must also include 100% plant-fiber food-soiled paper like pizza boxes and napkins.
Does Republic Services pick up used motor oil in Fairfield?
Yes, Republic Services offers free curbside collection for used motor oil and oil filters. You must call Customer Service at (707) 437-8900 to request special, approved jugs and bags. Place the full jugs next to your recycling cart on collection day, never inside it.