Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Greenfield
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone (collected weekly on trash day)
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone (collected weekly on trash day)
Set Out Time
By 5:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Garbage and recycling fees are billed monthly through the city on a consolidated utility statement with water and sewer services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, In Person, Mail
Brown Bin (Trash)
All trash must be securely bagged to prevent windblown litter. Roll carts to the curb by 5:00 a.m. on collection day. Allow 18 inches of clearance on all sides of the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Pet waste and kitty litter (bagged)
- ✓Diapers and wipes
- ✓Expanded Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
- ✓Food-soiled paper and greasy cardboard (fast-food wrappers)
- ✓Treated or painted wood
- ✓Ceramics, china, and broken window glass
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables (except shredded paper). All containers must be Empty, Clean, and Dry. Carts with egregious contamination will be rejected or charged a fee.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard and clean paper
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Rigid plastic containers
- ✓Shredded paper (only if bagged in clear plastic or paper)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam (foam packaging)
- ✕Food or liquid waste
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
- ✕Textiles and clothing
Yard Waste Bin
If it grows, it goes! Place all organics loosely in the cart. Absolutely no plastic bags, compostable bags, bioplastics, or fiber food containers are allowed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Plant and flower trimmings
- ✓Clean, untreated wood and tree limbs (up to 4 inches in diameter)
- ✓Food scraps (meat, bones, dairy, produce, coffee grounds)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Four (4) appointments per calendar year
Placement
You must call Tri-Cities Disposal at (888) 678-6798 to schedule an appointment. Due to high demand, wait times can be up to three weeks. Place items curbside only on your scheduled appointment day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household appliances (white goods)
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris (bricks, concrete, dirt)
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
- ✕ Bagged household garbage
This service is included at no extra charge. Multi-family and apartment residents must have their property manager call to coordinate the pickup.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the holiday and the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and recycling follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as the standard trash service.
If Christmas, New Year's, or the 4th of July falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no delay to the regular weekday collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter Holidays
JanuaryTri-Cities Disposal offers curbside Christmas tree recycling during the first two to three weeks of January. Remove all tinsel, ornaments, and stands. Un-flocked trees can also be cut into pieces and placed inside the green organics cart.
Summer and Fall Cleanups
August and SeptemberGreenfield partners with Tri-Cities Disposal to host bi-annual Community-wide Garage Sales and Free Drop-off Cleanup events, usually taking place at the Greenfield Corporation Yard. Check your mailers for specific late summer dates.
Local Tips & Community Info
Solid Waste Collection via Tri-Cities Disposal
The City of Greenfield proudly contracts with Tri-Cities Disposal & Recycling to manage all residential solid waste. To maintain the beauty of the Salinas Valley, residents must ensure their color-coded carts are placed on the street edge no later than 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled morning. If you set them out late, the automated trucks will not backtrack, meaning you will have to wait a full week for the next cycle. Placing carts out the night before is acceptable, provided the lids are completely sealed to prevent windblown litter.
Organics Mandate and Proper Sorting
Like the rest of Monterey County, Greenfield adheres strictly to the state's SB 1383 organics recycling laws. The green container is strictly for yard trimmings and food scraps, such as vegetable peels, meat bones, and coffee grounds. Clean paper, cardboard, and rigid plastics belong in the blue recycling bin. Standard household garbage goes into the mixed-waste trash bin. Do not bag your recyclables, as plastic grocery bags jam and ruin the sorting equipment at the local recovery facility.
Spatial Guidelines for Automated Trucks
Proper cart spacing is crucial for efficient route completion. Place your bins side-by-side with at least three feet of distance between them. Keep them far away from parked cars, fire hydrants, and neighborhood basketball hoops. Once the Tri-Cities trucks have serviced your address, local municipal codes require that you return the empty carts to your property, out of public view, within 24 hours to keep the streets clear for street sweepers and regular traffic.
Managing Large Bulky Debris
Discarding a busted sofa or an old mattress on the curb is considered illegal dumping. Greenfield residents receive options for bulky waste removal through Tri-Cities Disposal. You can arrange for a specialized pickup by contacting their customer service desk directly. Always schedule these requests a few days in advance, as the standard garbage trucks cannot physically lift items that do not fit entirely inside the closed cart.
Holiday Interruptions
Collection days shift slightly during major holidays. If a holiday such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day falls on a weekday, service for that day and the rest of the week will be pushed back by exactly one day. Regular Monday-through-Friday operations will resume the following week. During the winter holidays, Tri-Cities also provides specialized tree pickup services, provided all ornaments and stands are removed.
Drop-off Facilities
Johnson Canyon Landfill & Recycling Center
31400 Johnson Canyon Road, Gonzales, CA 93926
Materials Accepted
Salinas Valley Recycles Hazardous Waste Facility
1104 Madison Lane, Salinas, CA 93907
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I contact if my trash was not picked up in Greenfield?
If your bin was out by 6:00 a.m. and still missed, you should contact Tri-Cities Disposal & Recycling directly at their customer service number. They handle all dispatching and will usually send a recovery truck the next day.
Where can I safely dispose of hazardous chemicals?
Household Hazardous Waste like motor oil, paint, and pesticides must be taken to the Salinas Valley Solid Waste Authority drop-off locations. Never place toxic liquids in your curbside bins, as they pose a severe fire hazard.
What should I do if I have extra cardboard that doesn't fit in the blue bin?
Excess cardboard should be broken down entirely and flattened. You can contact Tri-Cities Disposal to inquire about extra cardboard pickups, or hold onto it until your blue bin is emptied the following week.