Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Linda
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Same day as trash pickup (weekly)
Yard Waste
Same day as trash pickup (weekly)
Set Out Time
By 5:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Garbage, recycling, and organics services are billed directly by Recology Yuba-Sutter rather than bundled onto municipal water bills.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
A Low-Income Senior Citizen discount is available for eligible residents on the standard 32-gallon refuse cart service.
Gray or Black Bin (Trash)
Place all trash in bags before tossing them into the gray cart to prevent litter. Ensure the cart lid can close completely.
Accepted Items
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Treated wood
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Chip bags and candy wrappers
- ✓Broken ceramics
Blue Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be placed loosely in the cart without bags. Containers should be rinsed clean of food and liquid residue.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paper
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Rigid plastics marked #1-7
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Batteries
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Do not use plastic bags, even if they claim to be biodegradable or compostable. Materials must fit entirely inside the green cart with the lid closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves and weeds
- ✓Small branches (under 4 inches in diameter)
- ✓Food scraps (meat, bones, dairy, produce)
- ✓Food-soiled paper (pizza boxes, paper napkins)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Two free curbside pickups per calendar year
Placement
Place your approved bulky items at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled pickup day. Ensure the items are neatly stacked and do not block the sidewalk or street traffic.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (couches, chairs, tables)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Appliances (Refrigerators with Freon may count as two items)
- ✓ Up to 5 E-Waste items per pickup
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, oil)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Dirt, rock, and concrete
- ✕ Lithium batteries
- ✕ Tires
Additional pickups beyond the two free annual collections can be scheduled for an extra fee. You may also utilize the Free Dump Program at the Marysville Transfer Station if eligible.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your regular 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. Note that Thanksgiving does not delay curbside collection.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and organic collection follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular garbage and recycling.
While collection trucks still run on Thanksgiving, the local Recology customer service offices are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryFollowing the holidays, Recology offers curbside Christmas tree collection. Trees must be unflocked, free of decorations and stands, and cut into manageable pieces (under 6 feet) before being placed next to or inside your green organic waste cart.
Summer
June - AugustThe intense Yuba County summer heat can quickly cause food scraps in your green organics cart to smell. Minimize odors and deter pests by keeping your cart in a shaded area and rinsing out meat packaging before tossing it in the trash.
Local Tips & Community Info
Navigating Waste Collection in Linda, CA
Residents living in the unincorporated community of Linda rely on Recology Yuba-Sutter for all their residential solid waste, recycling, and organic debris needs. Keeping this Yuba County neighborhood vibrant and environmentally sound requires everyone's participation in state-mandated waste reduction efforts. By familiarizing yourself with Recology's specific route schedules and container protocols, you play a direct role in minimizing the amount of refuse sent to regional landfills.
Cart Regulations and Morning Placement
To guarantee that the automated trucks can seamlessly empty your bins, it is vital to adhere to strict spatial and timing rules. All gray, blue, and green containers must be positioned at the curb no later than 5:00 a.m. on your designated service day. Ensure there is a minimum of three feet of clearance between each cart and any obstacles, such as parked cars, fire hydrants, or utility poles. Once the trucks have completed their route, local guidelines mandate that you remove the bins from the street by the end of the day to maintain neighborhood aesthetics and clear the way for street sweepers.
Sorting Your Recyclables and Organics
California's SB 1383 law has fundamentally changed how Linda households dispose of kitchen scraps. Your green cart is now the required destination for all organic materials, meaning yard trimmings, spoiled food, meat, dairy, and soiled paper must go here instead of the garbage. Conversely, your blue recycling bin should only contain unbagged, clean materials like flattened cardboard, glass bottles, and rigid plastics. Placing plastic bags or hazardous materials into these specific carts creates severe contamination issues at the local processing facilities.
Disposal Options for Bulky Items and HHW
Occasionally, a standard gray garbage cart simply is not large enough for major household cleanouts. For oversized items such as broken couches, old mattresses, or heavy appliances, Linda residents can contact Recology Yuba-Sutter to arrange a special bulky waste pickup. If you are dealing with Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)—like leftover paint, motor oil, batteries, or harsh cleaning chemicals—these cannot be left on the curb. Instead, locals must transport these dangerous materials to the regional Yuba-Sutter Household Hazardous Waste Facility located nearby on Skyway Drive.
How Holidays Impact Your Service
Throughout the year, certain major holidays will disrupt the standard collection rhythm. Recology Yuba-Sutter observes New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When your normal trash day falls on or immediately after one of these specific holidays, your residential service will be pushed back by exactly one day for the remainder of that week. If a holiday occurs on a weekend, your weekday schedule remains completely unaffected.
Drop-off Facilities
Yuba-Sutter Transfer Station & Household Hazardous Waste Facility
3001 N. Levee Road, Marysville, CA 95901
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Which company handles the trash services in Linda, California?
Recology Yuba-Sutter is the exclusive franchised waste hauler responsible for garbage, recycling, and organics collection across the Linda community.
What is the rule for placing bins on the street in Linda?
You need to wheel your carts out by 5:00 a.m. on collection day, ensuring they are spaced at least three feet apart from one another and away from parked vehicles.
Where can I take my old car batteries and leftover paint?
Hazardous materials must never be placed in curbside bins. They should be safely transported to the Yuba-Sutter Household Hazardous Waste Facility on Skyway Drive.