Dark Grey or Black Bin (Trash)
All non-hazardous, non-recyclable solid waste must fit inside the cart with the lid completely closed. Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Diapers and pet waste
- ✓Treated, painted, or stained wood
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics (utensils, film wrap)
- ✓Styrofoam and packing peanuts
- ✓Semi-solid cooking grease (in a sealed container)
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Items must be rinsed out, completely dry, and tossed loosely into the blue cart. Never bag your recyclables, as bags interfere with the sorting facility.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (all colors)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastics #1-#7 (empty and dry bottles, tubs, and jugs)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags or film wrap
- ✕Food-soiled materials (pizza boxes)
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronic waste or batteries
Yard Waste Bin
Place organic materials directly into the green cart. If you choose to bag your food waste, you must use a paper bag or a BPI-certified (ASTM D6400) compostable bag. Standard plastic bags are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Tree trimmings and pruning (under 4 inches thick)
- ✓Food scraps (meat, bones, dairy, bread, veggies)
- ✓Food-soiled paper (napkins, greasy pizza boxes)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One (1) free bulky waste pickup appointment per rolling 12-month period.
Placement
Place items one foot from the curb on a flat surface by 6:00 a.m. on your appointment day, but no earlier than 24 hours prior. Keep items at least 6 feet away from obstacles like cars, fences, or mailboxes.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Large appliances (doors removed or securely taped)
- ✓ E-waste like TVs and monitors (must be declared when scheduling)
- ✓ Clean lumber and tree trimmings (max 4 inches wide, 5 feet long)
- ✓ Up to 4 passenger vehicle tires (rims are acceptable)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Concrete, dirt, rocks, and bricks
- ✕ Treated wood waste (fence posts, decking)
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, oil, chemicals)
- ✕ Glass panes or mirrors
The first 5-cubic-yard pickup each 12 months is included in your standard county rates. Additional pickups or excessive volumes will incur extra fees.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If Christmas Day or New Year's Day falls on a weekday, your collection service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
The one-day holiday delay applies uniformly to all carts: garbage, recycling, and organics.
Sacramento County operates normally on all other holidays, including Thanksgiving, Independence Day, and Labor Day. Do not delay placing your bins out on these days.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Hoses and Cords Out of the Blue Bin
Items referred to as 'tanglers'—such as garden hoses, electrical cords, chains, and wire clothes hangers—can severely damage the mechanical sorting belts at the recycling facility. Always place these items in the black garbage cart or donate them if functional.
Verify Your Compostable Bags
If you choose to bag your food waste in the green cart, ensure the bags specifically bear the BPI logo or state they meet ASTM D6400 standards. Fake 'bio-degradable' or traditional plastic grocery bags will contaminate the entire organics load.
Treated Wood Belongs in the Trash
While clean, unpainted tree branches and untreated lumber can go in the green organics cart, any wood that has been treated, painted, or stained must be disposed of in the black garbage cart or taken directly to the landfill.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryFollowing the holiday season, Sacramento County provides a curbside collection program for live Christmas trees. Ensure your tree is free of ornaments, lights, stands, and tinsel. Flocked trees cannot be composted and must be cut up and placed in the garbage.
Summer
June - AugustDuring the intense Sacramento Valley summer heat, organic waste can quickly produce odors and attract pests. Utilize BPI-certified compostable bags or paper bags for your food scraps, and store your green cart in a shaded area until collection day.
Autumn
September - NovemberAs fall foliage drops, remember that all leaves and yard debris must fit entirely inside your green organics cart with the lid closed. Loose piles left on the sidewalk or in the gutter can block storm drains and will not be collected by the automated trucks.
About Florin Waste Management
Sacramento County's Comprehensive Waste Services in Florin
As an unincorporated community, Florin’s residential trash, recycling, and organic waste services are managed by the Sacramento County Department of Waste Management & Recycling, commonly known as the SacGreenTeam. This utility provides households with an automated three-cart system and offers access to digital tools, such as the SacGreenTeam app, to help residents track their collection calendar and correctly sort their refuse.
Organic Recycling and BPI-Certified Bag Allowance
In alignment with California's SB 1383 mandate, Florin residents must divert all food scraps from the landfill by placing them in the green organics cart alongside yard trimmings. Unlike many municipalities that require loose food waste, Sacramento County offers a convenient solution by allowing households to bag their kitchen scraps using paper bags or BPI-certified compostable bags (ASTM D6400), significantly reducing odors and messes during the hot summer months.
Scheduled Bulky Waste Appointments
Rather than relying on a fixed neighborhood cleanup week, Florin households paying standard residential rates are granted one free bulky waste pickup per rolling 12-month period. Residents can simply schedule an appointment to have up to 5 cubic yards of large materials—such as mattresses, appliances, and broken furniture—collected directly from their curb, keeping local streets clear of illegal dumping.
Local Drop-Off at the Florin Perkins Resource Recovery Facility
When residents have excess waste or specialized materials, they have highly convenient access to the GreenWaste Florin Perkins Resource Recovery Facility located right on Florin Perkins Road. This local site provides a dedicated drop-off point for large cleanups, landscape materials, and other refuse that cannot be processed through standard curbside collection, making waste management accessible for the community.
Safe Disposal of Used Motor Oil and Filters
For Florin's do-it-yourself mechanics, Sacramento County provides a uniquely convenient curbside motor oil recycling program. Residents can place clean, securely sealed containers of used motor oil, as well as used oil filters placed inside sealed plastic bags, right next to their recycling cart on their designated collection day for safe and free pickup.
Drop-off Facilities
GreenWaste Florin Perkins Resource Recovery Facility
4201 Florin Perkins Road, Sacramento, CA 95826
Materials Accepted
Kiefer Landfill & Special Waste Facility
12701 Kiefer Blvd, Sloughhouse, CA 95683
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is responsible for garbage collection in Florin?
As Florin is an unincorporated community within Sacramento County, residential trash, recycling, and organics are collected by the Sacramento County Department of Waste Management & Recycling, often referred to as the SacGreenTeam.
Can I use plastic bags to hold my kitchen food scraps?
You cannot use standard plastic bags. However, to help contain messes and odors, the county does permit Florin residents to use paper bags or specifically certified BPI (ASTM D6400) compostable bags for food waste inside the green cart.
How do I get rid of an old mattress in Florin?
Residents paying standard county rates are eligible for one free bulky waste pickup appointment every 12 months. You can schedule this by calling the county at (916) 875-5555 to have up to 5 cubic yards of materials, including mattresses, picked up right at your curb.
Are there any collection delays during Thanksgiving?
No. Sacramento County only alters its curbside collection schedule for Christmas Day and New Year's Day. For all other major holidays like Thanksgiving, Labor Day, and Independence Day, you should place your carts out on your normal scheduled day.