Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for French Valley
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
As an unincorporated Riverside County community, French Valley trash collection is serviced by franchised haulers (primarily Waste Management) and billed directly to residents.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior rate reductions and low-income assistance programs may be available depending on eligibility through the franchised hauler.
Dark Gray with Black Lid (or solid Burgundy) Bin (Trash)
All household trash must be securely bagged to prevent litter, and the cart lid must close completely. Do not overfill.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Chip bags and snack wrappers
- ✓Plastic bags and film
- ✓Styrofoam and foam cups
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓Diapers
Dark Gray with Blue Lid (or solid Gray) Bin (Recycling)
Place all recyclables loose directly into the cart. Never bag your recyclables, and ensure all containers are lightly rinsed and free of food debris.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Paper and junk mail
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Polystyrene foam
- ✕Clothing or textiles
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Do not use plastic bags. Food waste and yard trimmings must be placed directly into the cart or contained in compostable paper bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Small branches and prunings
- ✓Meat, fish, poultry, and dairy scraps
- ✓Fruits and vegetables
- ✓Bread, pasta, and coffee grounds
- ✓Food-soiled paper and tea bags
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
2 free pickups per calendar year
Placement
Place your scheduled bulky items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection morning, ensuring they do not block mailboxes or bike lanes.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and sofas
- ✓ Refrigerators and appliances
- ✓ Washers and dryers
- ✓ Mattresses (must be wrapped and taped)
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs and monitors)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Automotive parts
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous waste (paint, oil, chemicals)
- ✕ Items too heavy for two people to lift
If you exceed your two free annual pickups, additional bulky item collections can be scheduled for a nominal fee by contacting WM customer service.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When an observed holiday falls on a weekday, curbside collection is delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
No separate exception; organic waste follows the same delayed schedule.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no disruption or delay to the normal service schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall
September - NovemberSanta Ana wind events frequently sweep through French Valley, creating severe litter hazards. Ensure all trash is tightly bagged and consider waiting until the morning of your collection day to place your bins on the curb to prevent them from tipping over.
Winter
December - JanuaryWM offers a free holiday tree recycling program from December 26 through January 9. Trees longer than six feet must be cut in half, and all tinsel, ornaments, and stands must be completely removed. Flocked trees are collected as trash and cannot be composted.
Summer
June - AugustInland Empire summer temperatures routinely exceed 100 degrees, which can cause food scraps in your organics cart to smell rapidly. Freeze meat and dairy scraps indoors, and only dump them into your green cart on the morning of your pickup.
Local Tips & Community Info
Waste Management in Unincorporated Riverside County
Because French Valley is an unincorporated community within Riverside County, residential solid waste collection is governed by county franchise agreements. CR&R Environmental Services is the primary waste hauler dedicated to keeping this rapidly growing region clean. To guarantee your bins are emptied efficiently, homeowners must roll their assigned carts out to the street edge no later than 6:00 AM on their scheduled service day. Since the collection fleet utilizes automated mechanical arms, position the carts with the wheels against the curb and leave a strict minimum of three feet of physical space between each bin. Keep them completely clear of mailboxes, basketball hoops, and parked vehicles.
The Green Cart: Navigating SB 1383 Directives
Complying with California's aggressive organic waste legislation is mandatory for all French Valley properties. Your green-lidded container is strictly dedicated to organic and compostable materials. This encompasses traditional landscaping debris—like grass clippings, tree leaves, and weeds—combined with everyday household food scraps. You are required to toss eggshells, meat bones, coffee grounds, vegetable peels, and dairy products directly into the green cart. Diverting these compostable items away from Riverside County landfills significantly cuts down on harmful methane emissions. Please note that plastic bags, treated lumber, and pet waste must never be placed inside the organics bin.
What Actually Belongs in the Recycling Bin?
Your blue cart is reserved entirely for clean, dry, and unsoiled recyclable materials. CR&R accepts flattened corrugated cardboard, junk mail, glass bottles, aluminum cans, and rigid plastic jugs. A crucial processing rule to remember is that you must never place your recyclables inside plastic garbage bags. Items must remain loose in the blue container so the sorting facility's optical machinery can process them without jamming. If you have a pizza box that is heavily coated in grease, rip off the clean top half for the blue recycling bin and toss the greasy bottom portion into the green organics cart.
Bulky Item Removal and Lamb Canyon Landfill
When upgrading bedroom furniture, replacing major appliances, or cleaning out a cluttered garage, do not attempt to overstuff your standard curbside carts. CR&R offers French Valley households a specific number of complimentary bulky item pickups annually. You simply need to contact their customer service desk to schedule the safe removal of large items like mattresses, couches, or refrigerators right from your driveway. Alternatively, Riverside County operates the nearby Lamb Canyon Landfill. For residents who prefer to haul their own excess renovation debris or large loads of yard waste, this facility is easily accessible, though standard county dumping fees will apply based on weight.
Schedule Alterations for Major Holidays
The rhythm of French Valley's waste collection experiences minor adjustments during major national holidays. CR&R officially observes New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. If any of these recognized holidays lands on a weekday prior to your normal collection day, your neighborhood's trash pickup will be delayed by exactly 24 hours. For instance, a regular Thursday pickup will be serviced on Friday. The normal Monday-through-Friday service schedule will automatically resume the following week, so be sure to check the CR&R holiday calendar online if you are ever unsure.
Drop-off Facilities
Murrieta County Road Yard (ABOP Center)
25315 Jefferson Avenue, Murrieta, CA 92562
Materials Accepted
Lamb Canyon Landfill (HHW & ABOP)
16411 Lamb Canyon Road, Beaumont, CA 92223
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How does California's Senate Bill 1383 affect my food waste disposal in French Valley?
SB 1383 mandates that all organic material—including meat, dairy, coffee grounds, and yard clippings—be diverted from landfills to reduce methane emissions. You must place all food scraps into your green-lid organics cart instead of your standard trash bin. Do not bag these scraps in plastic.
What should I do if my black-lid WM trash bin is full and I have extra bags?
As part of the residential franchise agreement, French Valley residents are allowed to place one extra 32-gallon garbage bag (weighing up to 50 pounds) next to their cart up to five times per year. You must call WM in advance to schedule this extra bag collection.
Can I put dead batteries or old cell phones in my recycling cart?
No, batteries and electronics cannot go inside any of your carts. However, French Valley residents can place up to 15 items—including household batteries and cell phones—in a sealed, clear plastic bag placed securely on top of their recycling cart on collection day.
How do I request a bulky item pickup for an old couch or mattress?
You can request up to two free bulky item pickups per year by calling WM at (800) 423-9986 or visiting your My WM online account. You must submit your request at least 48 hours prior to your normal collection day. Mattresses must be wrapped and securely taped before being placed on the curb.