Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Foothill Farms
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
Trash, organics, and recycling services are billed every two months through Sacramento County Consolidated Utilities Billing & Service (CUBS).
Billing Cycle
Bi-monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (EFT), Mail, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
Low-income households enrolled in SMUD EAPR or PG&E CARE may qualify for monthly rate assistance credits on their County utility bill.
Grey or Black Bin (Trash)
Carts must be at the curb by 6 a.m. Ensure the lid is completely closed and do not pack heavy items like dirt or rocks.
Accepted Items
- ✓Non-recyclable household garbage
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Broken ceramics and glass
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag your recyclables. Place all empty and dry items loosely into the blue cart. The recycling cart is collected every other week.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard
- ✓Paper and cartons
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords, chains)
- ✕Clothing and textiles
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Bag your food scraps using a clear plastic or compostable bag before placing them in the organics cart. Keep normal yard trimmings loose.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food scraps (meat, bones, dairy)
- ✓Food-soiled paper (pizza boxes)
- ✓Grass clippings and weeds
- ✓Leaves and small branches (under 4 inches diameter)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One included pickup every 12 months
Placement
Place items out by 6 a.m., but no more than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. Keep the pile 6 feet away from objects like cars and mailboxes, and avoid placing under low-hanging wires.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Appliances (doors taped or removed)
- ✓ E-waste (TVs, computers)
- ✓ Tires (limit 4, rims OK)
- ✓ Clean lumber (max 4 inches wide, 5 feet long)
- ✓ Fluorescent tubes
Not Accepted
- ✕ Business waste
- ✕ Dirt, concrete, bricks, and rocks
- ✕ Glass panes and mirrors
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, oil)
- ✕ Treated wood (fence posts, railroad ties)
Up to 5 cubic yards is free once per 12-month period. You can request additional pickups or set out a maximum of 15 cubic yards for an extra fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The Sacramento County Department of Waste Management and Recycling does not delay regular residential curbside collection for any holidays.
Yard Waste Exception
Garbage, recycling, and organics are all collected on your normal service day, even if it falls on a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day.
While curbside service continues without interruption, customer service offices and county landfill facilities (like Kiefer Landfill) may close early or be closed entirely on holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring and Summer
May - AugustDuring the hot summer months, keeping food scraps in a sealed compostable bag inside your green bin helps reduce strong odors and deters flies. Keep your carts in a shaded area whenever possible.
Fall
October - NovemberAs leaves begin to drop, remember not to pile leaves in the street. Place all loose leaves directly into your green Organics cart. Do not overfill the cart or pack it so tightly that the material will not fall freely during collection.
Winter
December - JanuaryFollowing the holidays, Foothill Farms residents can dispose of their Christmas trees by cutting them into sections and placing them inside the green organics cart, or by utilizing their annual scheduled bulky waste pickup.
Local Tips & Community Info
Sacramento County Waste Management in Foothill Farms
Because Foothill Farms is an unincorporated community, residential trash collection is entirely overseen by the Sacramento County Department of Waste Management and Recycling. Every single-family home is supplied with three standardized bins: one for standard garbage, a blue one for recycling, and a green one for organic material. If you have recently purchased a home in the area or are renting a new property and need to order replacement containers, you must call the Sacramento County Consolidated Utilities Billing Service (CUBS) at (916) 875-5555. They will coordinate the delivery of your new carts and ensure your household is added to the local routing schedule.
Curbside Placement and Timing Guidelines
To guarantee your refuse is picked up without issue, all county-issued containers must be positioned at the edge of the street no later than 6:00 AM on your designated collection morning. Sacramento County utilizes fully automated trucks, which means there must be a minimum clearance of three feet surrounding each cart. Make sure your bins are not blocking designated bicycle lanes, pedestrian walkways, or neighborhood mailboxes. The arrows stamped on the lids should always face the street. To maintain the neat appearance of Foothill Farms neighborhoods, residents are asked to pull their empty containers back onto their personal property by the evening following their pickup.
Sorting Your Blue Recycling Container
Proper recycling is a major priority for the Sacramento region. Your blue cart is strictly intended for loose, unbagged recyclables such as flattened corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, glass jars, and rigid plastic jugs. Plastic grocery bags, bubble wrap, and tangling items like garden hoses or electrical cords cause severe damage to the county sorting facility machinery and should never be placed in the blue bin. If your household consistently generates more recyclable material than your current cart can hold, you can request an additional blue bin from the county completely free of charge to encourage better environmental habits.
Mandatory Green Waste and Organics Diversion
In strict compliance with California's state-wide organics mandate, Foothill Farms residents must utilize their green waste container for all organic materials. This encompasses standard yard trimmings like grass clippings, leaves, and small branches, as well as all household food scraps. Plate scrapings, coffee grounds, eggshells, and even grease-stained pizza boxes belong in the green cart, not the standard garbage bin. Keeping these items out of the regional landfill drastically reduces methane emissions. It is important to note that compostable plastic bags are not currently accepted in the county organics program; food waste should be tossed in loose or wrapped in ordinary newspaper.
Annual Bulky Waste Pickup Appointments
Getting rid of large, cumbersome items is highly convenient for Sacramento County residents. Every household in Foothill Farms is entitled to one free bulky waste pickup per calendar year. This program allows you to dispose of up to five cubic yards of material, which is roughly equivalent to the size of a standard pickup truck bed. Eligible items include discarded mattresses, broken furniture, large appliances, and bundled branches that exceed cart dimensions. You must proactively schedule this service by submitting a request through the SacCounty 311 mobile application or by dialing 311 directly. Unscheduled debris left on the curb will be flagged as illegal dumping.
Collection Shifts for Major Holidays
While Sacramento County crews work through most minor holidays, there are three specific days out of the year that will disrupt your normal collection routine: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If your regular trash day falls on or after one of these observed holidays, your neighborhood service will be delayed by exactly 24 hours for the remainder of that week. For instance, Thursday pickups will shift to Friday, and Friday pickups will take place on Saturday. Normal routing schedules will automatically resume on the following Monday.
Drop-off Facilities
North Area Recovery Station (NARS) HHW
4450 Roseville Road, North Highlands, CA 95660
Materials Accepted
Kiefer Landfill & Special Waste Facility
12701 Kiefer Blvd., Sloughhouse, CA 95683
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule a bulky item pickup in Foothill Farms?
Foothill Farms residents can schedule their one free annual bulky waste pickup by using the SacGreenTeam mobile app, completing the online form on the county website, or calling customer service at 916-875-5555.
Will my trash collection in Foothill Farms be delayed for Thanksgiving or Christmas?
No. Sacramento County's Department of Waste Management and Recycling collects carts on all holidays. You should always place your carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your regularly scheduled service day, regardless of the holiday.
How do I properly dispose of used motor oil in Foothill Farms?
You can recycle used motor oil and filters at the curb on your regular collection day. Place the oil in a clear, rigid plastic container with a taped screw-top lid (up to 5 quarts), and place oil filters in a double zip-top bag next to your carts.
What should I do with food scraps in Foothill Farms?
All food scraps must be placed in your green Organics cart. To prevent messes, the county recommends bagging your food waste in clear plastic or compostable bags before tossing it in with your loose yard trimmings.