Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Livermore
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone (weekly on trash day)
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone (weekly on trash day)
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste services are managed by Livermore Sanitation and billed separately from municipal water and sewer. Single-family households are eligible for up to 3 free on-call cleanups every 12 months.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In Person
Gray or Black Bin (Trash)
Garbage must not be packed too tightly. The lid must be completely closed when set out. Overfilled carts violate the Livermore Municipal Code.
Accepted Items
- ✓Styrofoam (polystyrene foam)
- ✓Diapers and pet waste
- ✓Treated wood scraps (small amounts)
- ✓Chip bags and snack wrappers
- ✓Broken ceramics and glass
- ✓Plastic utensils and straws
Blue Bin (Recycling)
All recyclable materials must be completely empty, clean, dry, and placed loosely into the blue cart without the use of plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Mixed paper, junk mail, and magazines
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars
- ✓Rigid plastic containers (#1-7)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Plastic bags or film
- ✕Food-soiled paper
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, wires)
- ✕Clothing and textiles
Yard Waste Bin
Place organic materials directly into the green cart. If you have extra green waste that will not fit, it may be collected in special designated bags for an additional fee.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings, leaves, and weeds
- ✓Branches and prunings
- ✓Food scraps (meat, dairy, bones, fruits, vegetables)
- ✓Food-soiled paper (pizza boxes, napkins, uncoated plates)
- ✓Coffee grounds and tea bags
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Three (3) free pickups per rolling 12-month period
Placement
Place items in the street, directly against the curb, by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled cleanup day. Keep the pile at least 3 feet away from your carts. Do NOT place bulky items on the sidewalk or in your driveway.
Accepted
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Sofas and bed frames (under 150 lbs)
- ✓ Televisions and computer monitors
- ✓ Refrigerators (doors removed or taped shut)
- ✓ Washers, dryers, and water heaters
- ✓ Up to 3 cubic yards of bundled or boxed general waste
Not Accepted
- ✕ Items exceeding 5 feet in length
- ✕ Single items over 75 lbs (excluding the one allowed appliance/furniture)
- ✕ Dirt, rock, brick, or cement
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste and treated wood waste
- ✕ Automotive parts, batteries, or tires
The first three cleanups per 12-month period are free, provided your account is current and paid for at least one quarter. Additional pickups or items exceeding the volume limit can be scheduled for an extra fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Livermore Sanitation only delays collection for three major holidays. If New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas falls on a weekday, service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. If the holiday falls on a weekend, there is no delay.
Yard Waste Exception
The holiday delay applies equally to all residential carts, including garbage, recycling, and organics.
Minor holidays such as MLK Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day do NOT affect the collection schedule. Put your carts out on your normal day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
JanuaryLivermore offers a curbside Christmas tree collection program during the first two weeks of January. Place your unflocked tree at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your regular service day. Trees over five feet tall must be cut in half, and all lights, stands, and decorations must be removed.
Spring and Fall
VariableLivermore Sanitation offers curbside household textile recycling. Residents can place bagged, clean, donated clothing out on specific collection days. Check the annual Livermore Sanitation mailing calendar for the exact dates in your neighborhood.
Autumn
October - NovemberIf autumn leaf cleanup generates more yard waste than your green cart can hold, do not pack the cart tightly. Instead, contact Livermore Sanitation to purchase special extra green waste bags, which will be collected alongside your cart for a nominal fee.
Local Tips & Community Info
Residential Waste Collection with Livermore Sanitation
For residents of Livermore, California, the exclusive franchised waste hauler is Livermore Sanitation Inc. (LSI). LSI manages all residential trash, recycling, and organic waste collection across the city. To ensure a smooth curbside pickup, residents must roll their carts to the curb by 6:00 a.m. on their scheduled collection day, but no earlier than sunset the night before. All bins must be placed at least three feet apart from one another with their wheels resting securely against the curb. Make sure that your containers are clear of parked cars and mailboxes, and remember that city code requires all carts to be removed from the street before midnight on your service day. If you are physically unable to move your bins, you can apply for complimentary sideyard or backyard service, provided you supply a note from your physician.
Maximizing Your Recycling and Green Waste Carts
Livermore is dedicated to local sustainability, providing every single-family home with a 96-gallon recycling cart and a 96-gallon green waste cart as part of their standard garbage service. The recycling cart is designed for clean paper, cardboard, metal cans, and rigid plastic containers. Keep in mind that not everything with a recycling symbol is accepted; items like Styrofoam and plastic bags belong in the trash. The green cart is strictly for organic materials, including yard trimmings, grass clippings, and food scraps. It is crucial that all materials fit loosely inside the carts and the lids close completely. Overfilled containers can create litter and violate the Livermore Municipal Code. If your household regularly generates more organic waste, you can request additional green bins from customer service.
Scheduling Your Three Annual Free Cleanups
One of the best benefits of living in Livermore is the generous bulky waste program. Every residential household is entitled to three free on-call cleanups during a rolling 12-month period. Each of these scheduled pickups allows you to place up to three cubic yards of allowable bulky materials right on your curb. As an added bonus, you can include one electronic waste item or a large household appliance with each clean-up at no extra charge. This is the perfect solution for disposing of old mattresses, broken furniture, or seasonal yard debris. To take advantage of this free program, you must call LSI to schedule an appointment in advance. Do not drag bulky items to the curb without a confirmed booking.
Holiday Service Delays and Office Closures
When major holidays roll around, your typical Livermore garbage pickup routine might shift. Livermore Sanitation officially pauses operations on just three major holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If any of these three holidays lands on a weekday, all collections for the remainder of that week will be delayed by exactly one full day. For example, a Thursday Thanksgiving means Thursday customers get serviced on Friday, and the Friday route moves to Saturday. During all other federal holidays, such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, or Independence Day, LSI offices remain open and all neighborhood routes run on their normal schedules.
Handling Extra Garbage and Unacceptable Waste
Sometimes your weekly household trash exceeds the capacity of your regular garbage cart. If you find your cart's lid popping open, do not push it to the curb just yet. LSI drivers will not service significantly overfilled bins due to the risk of mechanical failure and street litter. Instead, you can contact the hauler to pay for a one-time extra bag collection or upgrade to a permanently larger garbage cart for a slightly higher monthly fee. Furthermore, hazardous items can never be placed in any of your three curbside bins. However, Livermore Sanitation does offer special residential curbside collection for used motor oil, oil filters, and bagged household batteries if placed correctly next to your recycling cart on pickup day.
Drop-off Facilities
Livermore Sanitation Office & Drop-Off
7000 National Drive, Livermore, CA 94550
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How many free bulky item pickups do Livermore residents get?
Single-family residents in Livermore with an active, current account are entitled to three (3) free on-call cleanups every rolling 12-month period. You must call (925) 449-7300 in advance to schedule your pickup.
Does my trash get picked up on Memorial Day or Labor Day in Livermore?
Yes. Livermore Sanitation only observes New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. On all other holidays, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, your trash will be collected on its normal schedule.
Can I put Styrofoam in my blue recycling bin?
No. Despite often having a recycling symbol on it, Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene) is not accepted in Livermore's recycling program. All foam products must be placed in your gray or black garbage cart.
What should I do if my green organics cart is completely full?
Do not cram materials tightly into the cart, as it will not empty properly when serviced. If you regularly have excess yard waste, you can contact Livermore Sanitation to purchase special extra green waste bags or request an additional green cart for a fee.