Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Granite Bay
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Same day as trash pickup (commingled in grey cart)
Yard Waste
Every other week on trash collection day (where available)
Set Out Time
By 5:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste services are billed directly by Recology Auburn Placer rather than Placer County, and customers can schedule two free bulky item pickups each year.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In Person
Grey Bin (Trash)
Toss all trash, recyclables, and food waste together into this 'One Big Bin'. Do not include hazardous waste. Carts should be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓All standard household trash
- ✓Food scraps (meat, bones, dairy, produce)
- ✓Recyclables (plastics, glass, cardboard, cans, foil)
- ✓Styrofoam and plastic wrappers
N/A (Commingled in Grey Cart) Bin (Recycling)
Granite Bay does not use a separate blue recycling cart. Place all recyclables directly into your grey 'One Big Bin' to be sorted at the MRF.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1-#7
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Clean cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Mixed paper and junk mail
Do NOT Include
- ✕Hazardous chemicals
- ✕E-waste
- ✕Batteries
- ✕Medical sharps
Yard Waste Bin
Do not place any food waste, pet waste, or plastic bags in the green cart. This cart is strictly for landscaping materials destined for the composting facility.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Tree branches and prunings
- ✓Weeds and desert brush
- ✓Plant trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Two (2) free curbside pickups per year
Placement
You must call Recology at (530) 885-3735 or visit BulkyItemRecycling.com in advance to schedule your appointment. Place items at the curb the evening before your scheduled pickup day.
Accepted
- ✓ Household furniture (sofas, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large appliances (white goods)
- ✓ Up to 2 cubic yards of boxed or bagged small items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris (concrete, soil)
- ✕ Commercial waste
- ✕ Loose, unbagged small debris
If you exceed your two free annual pickups, you can request additional bulky item collections for an extra fee. Weight limits apply (typically no single item over 200 lbs).
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your scheduled collection day falls on or after Christmas Day or New Year's Day, your service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
All cart collections, including yard waste, follow the exact same holiday delay schedule.
Recology Auburn Placer operates as usual on all other holidays, including Thanksgiving, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and the 4th of July. Place your carts out on your normal day for these holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fire Season
May to OctoberDuring peak fire season, ensure your property's defensible space is clear of dry vegetation. If you have excess yard waste that won't fit in your green cart, you can utilize your annual bulky item pickups or drop it off at the WPWMA facility in Lincoln.
Winter Holidays
Late December to Mid-JanuaryRecology only observes Christmas Day and New Year's Day. If your collection day falls on or after these holidays, service will be delayed by one day. Thanksgiving does not cause a delay in Granite Bay.
Local Tips & Community Info
Refuse Services via Recology Auburn Placer
Nestled near Folsom Lake, Granite Bay is an unincorporated Placer County community that relies on Recology Auburn Placer for residential waste hauling. To keep the scenic neighborhoods looking their best, residents are required to wheel their garbage receptacles out by 6:00 a.m. on the designated pickup day. Missing the truck means you will likely have to hold your refuse until the next week, as drivers cannot easily reroute through the sprawling estate roads once they have passed your property. Staging your carts the evening prior is acceptable, provided the lids are firmly secured.
Placer County’s SB 1383 Compliance Strategy
State law mandates the diversion of organics from local landfills to combat climate change. In Granite Bay, this means strict adherence to separating your waste into the provided color-coded bins. Your green waste cart must only contain compostable matter like lawn clippings, pine needles, and kitchen food scraps. The blue cart is dedicated exclusively to clean paper, cardboard, glass, and aluminum. Bagging items in the blue or green carts is strictly prohibited, as plastic liners interfere with the sorting equipment at the Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) processing facility.
Mitigating Wildlife Encounters on Trash Day
Because Granite Bay intersects with natural foothill habitats, foraging animals such as raccoons, coyotes, and occasionally bears can be a nuisance on collection days. Homeowners should avoid putting aromatic food scraps in their carts days before pickup if possible. Lids must be tightly closed to discourage scavenging. For properties highly susceptible to animal intrusion, residents can contact Recology to inquire about leasing specialized locking wildlife-resistant carts to prevent morning messes.
Curb Placement and Clearances
The mechanical arms used by Recology trucks require ample space to safely lift and dump your bins. Position your carts side-by-side with roughly three feet of lateral space between each one. Ensure they are placed at least five feet from mailboxes, landscaping boulders, parked vehicles, and overhanging oak trees. All bins must be removed from the public right-of-way by the evening of your collection day to comply with local neighborhood associations and county aesthetic codes.
Bulky Waste Collection Program
Disposing of large appliances, oversized furniture, or mattresses requires a bit of planning. Granite Bay households cannot leave these massive items on the shoulder of the road, as this violates illegal dumping laws. Instead, Recology offers scheduled bulky item pickups for residential customers. You must call their customer service office in advance to request a specialized flatbed truck. Keep in mind that hazardous materials or items containing Freon may require special handling or direct drop-off at the WPWMA dump.
Drop-off Facilities
Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) MRF
3195 Athens Ave, Lincoln, CA 95648
Materials Accepted
Auburn Placer Transfer Station
12305 Shale Ridge Ln, Auburn, CA 95602
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the holiday schedule affect garbage pickup in Granite Bay?
Recology observes a few major holidays, such as Christmas and New Year's Day. If your normal collection day falls on or after the holiday during that week, your pickup will be delayed by one day, with Friday customers being serviced on Saturday.
Where should I take my old paint cans and motor oil?
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is strictly prohibited from entering any curbside cart. Residents of Granite Bay can utilize the WPWMA's free HHW drop-off facility located in nearby Lincoln to safely dispose of chemicals, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs.
What should I do if my garbage bin is completely broken?
If your cart has a cracked body, a broken wheel, or a missing lid, contact Recology Auburn Placer customer service. They will schedule a cart repair or replacement free of charge, typically requesting you leave the damaged bin empty on the curb for a swap.