Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Los Banos
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
Trash and recycling services provided by Mid Valley Disposal are billed directly by the City of Los Banos on your monthly municipal utility bill alongside water and sewer charges.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Free On-Property cart pull-out assistance is available for seniors aged 65+ and individuals with disabilities who have no one else in the home to move carts to the curb.
Grey or Black Bin (Trash)
All trash must fit inside the cart so the lid can close completely. Place carts at least 3 feet apart at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day, ensuring they are not blocked by parked vehicles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Pet waste and disposable diapers
- ✓Styrofoam cups and packaging
- ✓Broken toys and non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Rubber items (hoses, ropes)
- ✓Palm fronds and fibrous yard debris
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Items must be clean, dry, and free of food residue. Place recyclables loosely in the blue cart without bagging them.
Accepted Items
- ✓Mixed paper, office paper, and junk mail
- ✓Flattened cardboard and cereal boxes
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Wrapping paper and ornaments
- ✕Styrofoam packaging
- ✕Food-soiled cardboard (pizza boxes)
- ✕Plastic grocery bags or film
Yard Waste Bin
Do not use plastic bags. All yard trimmings and food scraps must be placed directly into the green organics cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings, leaves, and tree trimmings
- ✓Untreated wood and garden waste
- ✓Fruits, vegetables, and eggshells
- ✓Coffee grounds, filters, pasta, rice, and bread
- ✓Food-soiled paper and cardboard
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Four (4) free collection services per calendar year.
Placement
You must complete an intake form online or call Mid Valley Disposal to schedule the pickup. Wait for confirmation instructions before placing items at the curb.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches, mattresses, and furniture
- ✓ Old or unused appliances
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
- ✓ Tires
- ✓ Extra bagged trash
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris (concrete, drywall)
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, oil)
- ✕ Propane tanks
- ✕ Carpeting
Single-family and multi-family residents receive four free pickups annually; construction roll-off bins must be rented separately.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday (Monday through Friday), all collection services for the remainder of that week will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
The holiday delay applies uniformly to all three carts: trash, recycling, and organics.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no interruption to the residential collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryFrom December 26th through January 14th, Los Banos residents are permitted to place large, flattened corrugated cardboard that does not fit in the recycling cart directly next to it for free collection. Natural Christmas trees, cut into 4-foot sections with all decorations removed, can be placed inside the green cart.
Autumn
October - NovemberDuring peak fall foliage drop, the City of Los Banos Public Works Department oversees a Fall Leaf Pickup program to help keep storm drains clear of blockages. Ensure your standard green cart is filled before utilizing extra collection options.
Local Tips & Community Info
Waste Management with Mid Valley Disposal
In the City of Los Banos, residential solid waste and recycling collection is exclusively contracted out to Mid Valley Disposal. Depending on your household needs, you can select between varying cart sizes, such as the standard 64-gallon or the larger 96-gallon gray bins for your curbside pickup. To guarantee a successful collection, residents are required to wheel their assigned containers out to the street early on their designated service morning. Proper adherence to the local schedule keeps neighborhoods clean and prevents uncollected refuse from attracting pests or generating foul odors.
Specialized Assistance for Seniors and Disabled Residents
Los Banos offers a truly unique and highly compassionate program for vulnerable community members who physically struggle with moving heavy trash bins. Mid Valley Disposal provides a specialized On-Property Service completely free of charge. If you are an individual living with a disability or a senior citizen over the age of 65 with no one else residing in the home to help, the sanitation drivers will personally walk up to your storage area, retrieve all your carts, empty them into the truck, and neatly return them to their original location. To arrange this valuable service, eligible residents simply need to call the customer support team at (209) 270-5100 and provide a brief medical verification from their doctor.
Holiday Collection Delays
Mid Valley Disposal observes a comprehensive list of major annual holidays, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If any of these recognized holidays fall on a standard weekday that occurs on or before your normal garbage day, your curbside service will be delayed by exactly one day. For example, if your standard collection happens on a Tuesday but Monday was a holiday, your bins will be emptied on Wednesday instead. Normal schedules resume the following week.
Bin Placement and Proper Material Sorting
To ensure the automated mechanical arms on the Mid Valley Disposal trucks can operate efficiently, carts must be placed with adequate spacing at the curb. Keep your bins safely away from parked cars, low-hanging tree branches, and residential mailboxes. Furthermore, sorting your materials accurately is mandatory. Recyclables like flattened cardboard, clean paper, rinsed glass jars, and plastic bottles belong in the designated recycling cart, while grass clippings, leaves, and food scraps must go straight into the green organics bin to comply with modern environmental regulations.
Local Landfill Drop-Offs for Excess Waste
When you are doing a massive garage cleanout or major landscaping project that exceeds the capacity of your curbside containers, you can utilize regional disposal facilities. The Billy Wright Landfill, located just outside the city at 17173 South Billy Wright Road, is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This site is ideal for safely discarding large volumes of yard waste, construction debris, or excess household junk that the weekly trucks cannot handle.
Drop-off Facilities
Billy Wright Landfill & HHW Facility
17173 S. Billy Wright Rd, Los Banos, CA 93635
Materials Accepted
Mid Valley Disposal Los Banos Office
502 I Street, Los Banos, CA 93635
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the trash collector for the City of Los Banos?
Mid Valley Disposal holds the exclusive franchise agreement for residential and commercial solid waste, recycling, and organic waste collection in the City of Los Banos.
How long can I leave my trash bins on the street in Los Banos?
According to Los Banos Municipal Code Sec. 6-3.23, you can place your carts at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to collection, and they must be removed from the street by 11:59 p.m. on the day of your scheduled collection.
How do I throw away an old couch or mattress?
Los Banos residents receive four free bulky item collections per year through Mid Valley Disposal. You can request a pickup for up to 6 large items (like couches, appliances, or e-waste) by submitting a request form on the Mid Valley Disposal website or calling (209) 270-5100.
What should I do with large cardboard boxes after the holidays?
If your large corrugated cardboard boxes do not fit inside the blue recycling cart, Mid Valley Disposal allows residents to place them flattened beside the recycling cart between December 26th and January 14th.