Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Florin
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Bi-weekly on your designated collection day
Yard Waste
Weekly on your designated collection day
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential curbside collection is bundled with county water, sewer, and stormwater services through Sacramento County Consolidated Utilities Billing & Service (CUBS).
Billing Cycle
Bi-Monthly (Monthly option available)
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (EFT), Phone, Mail, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Low-income rate assistance is available for eligible households, and disability exemptions for cart set-out assistance can be requested.
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
County-Operated Refuse Services in Florin
Because Florin operates as an unincorporated census-designated place, daily residential garbage collection is managed directly by the Sacramento County Department of Waste Management and Recycling. Neighborhoods are provided with a standard three-cart system to separate household refuse, mixed recycling, and organic matter. Collection days vary by specific neighborhood blocks. New residents moving into the area must contact the county’s customer service center to request cart deliveries or adjust their container sizes based on their family's generated waste volume.
Strict Cart Placement and Timing Protocols
Sacramento County enforces strict curbside placement rules to ensure automated trucks can operate without obstruction. Carts must be rolled out to the street edge no later than 6:00 a.m. on your designated service day. A mandatory three-foot clearance is required around every single container. This means keeping bins far away from parked vehicles, low-hanging tree branches, and mailboxes. Carts must also be placed with their wheels resting securely against the curb and the lid opening facing the street.
Organics Recycling and the Green Bin
Statewide environmental legislation requires all Florin households to participate actively in organics recycling. Your green cart is no longer just for yard trimmings and grass clippings; it is also the mandatory destination for all food scraps, including meat, dairy, and soiled paper products. Bagging organics in standard plastic is strictly prohibited, though BPI-certified compostable bags are acceptable. Proper sorting drastically reduces landfill methane emissions and helps the county produce nutrient-rich compost for regional agriculture.
Scheduling Annual Bulky Waste Appointments
Florin property owners receive one complimentary bulky waste pickup per calendar year as part of their standard utility rate. This service is ideal for disposing of massive items like broken washing machines, old mattresses, or large piles of pruned tree branches. Appointments must be scheduled in advance through the county's online portal or by calling customer service. Once confirmed, residents can place up to five cubic yards of acceptable bulky materials at the curb exactly one day before the scheduled appointment.
Household Hazardous Waste Facilities
Tossing chemicals, batteries, or fluorescent bulbs into your standard curbside carts is a severe code violation. Sacramento County provides residents with access to dedicated Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off facilities to handle these volatile materials. The North Area Recovery Station and the Kiefer Landfill both accept residential hazardous waste free of charge. Safely surrendering motor oil, pool chemicals, and electronic waste prevents toxic contamination of the local watershed and protects sanitation workers from dangerous chemical reactions inside the collection vehicles.
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.