Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Mountain House
Collections in California municipal routes run weekly (Mon-Fri). Your specific collection day is determined by your local neighborhood route.
State Mandate
Follow SB 1383 guidelines for food waste.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Garbage collection and disposal services are bundled into your monthly City of Mountain House consolidated utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In Person, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior Citizen discounts are available for eligible residential customers.
Gray Bin (Trash)
Trash must fit in the 60 or 90-gallon cart with the lid closed. Pet waste must be securely bagged before being placed in the gray cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Pet waste (bagged)
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Plastic bags and wrap
- ✓Broken kitchen plates and tempered glass
- ✓Sponges, rugs, and hangers
- ✓Clothing and shoes
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables are collected bi-weekly. All containers must be scraped and rinsed. Do not place items in plastic liner bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and packaging
- ✓Junk mail, newspapers, catalogs
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic bottles and tubs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Liner bags
- ✕Soiled food containers
Yard Waste Bin
Items must be placed completely loose in the 90-gallon green cart. No plastic, biodegradable, or compostable bags are allowed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings, leaves, weeds, flowers
- ✓Branches (less than 6 inches in diameter, less than 3 feet long)
- ✓Plate scrapings, meat, bones, dairy
- ✓Food-soiled paper and cardboard
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One free curbside clean-up per calendar year
Placement
Place items neatly at the curb no earlier than the night before and no later than 4:00 a.m. on the day of the scheduled clean-up.
Accepted
- ✓ Up to 10 32-gallon bags of garbage
- ✓ One large furniture item (sofa, mattress, table)
- ✓ Bundled wood or brush (under 4 feet in length)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Appliances and white goods
- ✕ E-waste (TVs, monitors)
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Unbundled loose brush
Appliances and items requiring special handling can be picked up, but they require a special request and incur an additional fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a major observed holiday falls on a weekday, all collection services will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week (e.g., Thursday pickup moves to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and recycling follow the exact same holiday schedule as regular garbage collection.
Minor holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents' Day do not affect the pickup schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall
October to NovemberDuring autumn leaf drop, ensure all leaves and trimmings fit inside your green organics cart so the lid fully closes. West Valley Disposal's automated trucks will not collect overflow materials left on the street.
Spring/Summer
April to AugustIf you have a large property and anticipate generating a lot of extra green waste during the peak growing season, you can contact West Valley Disposal to request an additional organics cart.
Winter
December to JanuaryNatural holiday trees are accepted, but you must ensure all ornaments, lights, stands, and tinsel are removed. Flocked (fake snow) trees cannot be composted and must be cut up and placed in the gray trash cart.
Local Tips & Community Info
Essential Sanitation Guidelines for Mountain House
Since its recent transition to full cityhood, Mountain House has maintained a steadfast commitment to clean streets and environmental sustainability. Residential refuse collection is seamlessly handled by West Valley Disposal, acting as the franchised hauler for all local neighborhoods. By following the designated protocols for household waste, you directly contribute to reducing the environmental footprint of this growing San Joaquin County community and help keep collection rates stable.
The Three-Bin Sorting Requirement
Adhering to California’s strict SB 1383 organics recycling laws, West Valley Disposal utilizes a mandatory three-cart configuration. Your Blue Cart is strictly for unbagged, clean recyclables, which includes aluminum cans, empty plastic bottles, and flattened cardboard boxes. The Green Cart is your destination for all yard clippings, leaves, and household food scraps, which are diverted from landfills to create agricultural compost. All remaining non-hazardous household garbage, such as foam packaging and pet waste, belongs in the standard Gray or Black Cart.
Proper Cart Spacing and Roll-Out Rules
To prevent missed pickups, wheel your carts to the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your designated service morning. The mechanized arms of the collection trucks require adequate room to operate, so you must leave at least three feet of distance between each container. Ensure the carts are positioned with the wheels touching the street curb and the lids opening toward the roadway. Keep bins completely clear of parked vehicles, fire hydrants, and mail receptacles, and return them to your property within 24 hours of collection.
Bulky Item Collection Events
When you need to dispose of broken furniture, old appliances, or mattresses, do not leave them abandoned on the curb. Mountain House residents with active accounts are entitled to scheduled bulky item pickups. You must contact West Valley Disposal directly to arrange a specific date and confirm your large items are accepted. Hazardous materials like wet paint, vehicle batteries, and motor oil are strictly forbidden from these pickups and must be taken to the designated San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste facility.
Impact of Major Holidays on Service
Throughout the calendar year, West Valley Disposal observes specific national holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. If your standard collection day falls on or after one of these holidays within the same week, your trash pickup will be postponed by exactly one day. Operations reset to the normal schedule the following Monday. During the weeks immediately following Christmas, special collections are often arranged for un-flocked natural trees.
Drop-off Facilities
Tracy Material Recovery & Solid Waste Transfer Facility
30703 South MacArthur Drive, Tracy, CA 95377
Materials Accepted
San Joaquin County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
7850 R.A. Bridgeford Street, Stockton, CA 95206
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides trash collection in Mountain House?
West Valley Disposal is the franchised waste hauler responsible for all residential curbside garbage, recycling, and organics collections in the City of Mountain House.
Where do I throw away my leftover food scraps?
Under state environmental laws, all kitchen food scraps must be placed directly into your Green Cart alongside standard yard trimmings for commercial composting.
Can I leave a mattress on the curb for regular pickup?
No. You cannot leave oversized items for regular routes. You must call West Valley Disposal ahead of time to schedule a specific bulky item collection for large household goods.