Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Oakley
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone
Set Out Time
By 5:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste and recycling services in Oakley are contracted to and billed directly by Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR).
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Discounted service rates are offered to eligible low-income and senior residents through Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery.
Brown or Black Bin (Trash)
All trash must be securely contained within the cart so the lid can close completely. Do not pack material so tightly that it becomes stuck during automated collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Diapers and pet waste
- ✓Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam)
- ✓Chip bags and multi-layer snack wrappers
- ✓Broken ceramics and glassware
- ✓Treated or painted wood scraps
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Place all recyclables loose in the blue cart. Never bag your recyclables in plastic bags. Ensure all food containers are wiped or lightly rinsed clean.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean, dry paper and flattened cardboard
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (empty and rinsed)
- ✓Plastic containers, jugs, and bottles
- ✓Aluminum cans, tin cans, and steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags and film
- ✕Food waste and liquid residue
- ✕Hazardous waste and batteries
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords, wires, clothing)
Green Bin (Yard Waste)
Do not use standard plastic bags or bioplastic bags. Place all food scraps and yard trimmings loose directly into the green cart or wrap food waste in newspaper.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings, leaves, and weeds
- ✓Branches, prunings, and untreated wood
- ✓Food scraps (meat, dairy, bones, fruits, vegetables)
- ✓Coffee grounds and tea bags
- ✓Food-soiled paper (pizza boxes, paper napkins)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand (Additional fee required for large items)
Placement
Items must not be placed at the curb until a scheduled pickup date has been confirmed by MDRR. Keep items clear of parked cars, mailboxes, and standard collection carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches, chairs, and large furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Major household appliances (refrigerators, washers)
- ✓ Non-working electronics (TVs, computers)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste (chemicals, wet paint, oil)
- ✕ Automotive parts and tires
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris (concrete, bricks, dirt)
- ✕ Commercial or industrial waste
Pricing varies by item. For example, refrigerators, mattresses, and non-working electronics each have specific collection fees. Call (925) 682-9113 for a quote.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
MDRR only observes Christmas Day and New Year's Day. If your regular collection day falls on or after these two holidays, your service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and recycling carts follow the exact same delayed schedule as the trash carts.
Unlike many municipalities, Oakley does not experience service delays on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, or Thanksgiving Day. Put your carts out as normally scheduled on those holidays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryFollowing the Christmas holiday, MDRR offers curbside holiday tree recycling on your regular pickup day. Trees must be completely bare (no flocking, lights, tinsel, or stands). Residents can also drop off one bare, uncut tree for free at the Recycling Center + Transfer Station in Pittsburg.
Spring/Fall
March - May / September - NovemberDuring peak yard cleanup seasons, utilize your two free annual 'On-Call Pickups'. You can set out up to 12 bags of leaves, weeds, or general garbage, or neatly tied bundles of branches (18" x 3'), avoiding the need to overfill your green cart.
Year-Round
January - DecemberDIY oil changers can call MDRR year-round to request free motor oil recycling kits, which are then collected safely from the curb by appointment.
Local Tips & Community Info
Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery: Oakley’s Waste Collection Partner
For residents living in Oakley, California, weekly curbside trash collection is managed through an exclusive franchise agreement with Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR). This local partnership ensures that every neighborhood receives dependable garbage, recycling, and organic waste pickup on a designated service day. Homeowners should always roll their assigned containers out to the street edge either the night prior or before 6:00 a.m. on the morning of their scheduled route to guarantee seamless service by the automated collection trucks.
SB 1383 Mandates: Sorting Your Organics and Recyclables
In strict accordance with California's SB 1383 climate regulations, the City of Oakley mandates that all households properly separate organic materials from the general landfill stream. Your designated green bin is the proper destination for food scraps—including meat, dairy, bones, and vegetable peels—as well as yard trimmings and food-soiled paper. Clean, dry cardboard, paper, glass bottles, and rigid plastics must go into your recycling cart. Taking a few extra moments to rinse out containers and properly sort these materials directly prevents greenhouse gas emissions and keeps our community compliant with state environmental goals.
Proper Bin Placement and Curbside Guidelines
Automated waste collection vehicles rely on mechanical hydraulic arms to lift and empty residential carts. To facilitate this process safely, Oakley residents must adhere to strict bin placement rules. Ensure your trash, recycling, and organic carts are placed side-by-side with a minimum of three feet of physical clearance between each container. Furthermore, bins must be positioned well away from parked vehicles, mailboxes, and low-hanging tree branches. Once the MDRR trucks have serviced your address, local municipal codes require that you retrieve the empty carts and store them out of public view by the evening.
Managing Bulky Items and E-Waste the Right Way
Discarding oversized household items like old mattresses, heavy furniture, and broken appliances requires special handling outside of your weekly curbside pickup. Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery offers Oakley residents convenient solutions for scheduling large item collections directly from their homes. Instead of illegally dumping bulky refuse or attempting to force it into a standard garbage cart, customers can contact MDRR in advance to book a dedicated curbside pickup appointment. Please note that certain hazardous electronic waste items, such as old televisions and lithium batteries, may require separate handling to ensure they do not contaminate local landfills.
Holiday Collection Schedule and Hazardous Waste Disposal
When major national holidays occur, Oakley’s waste collection schedule typically shifts by one day for the remainder of that week to accommodate the break in service. Homeowners should stay updated on these holiday delays via the MDRR digital portal to avoid leaving bins out unnecessarily. Additionally, for highly toxic materials like motor oil, wet paint, and harsh cleaning chemicals, the standard curbside bins are strictly off-limits. Oakley residents are encouraged to utilize the Delta Diablo household hazardous waste facility for the safe, legal, and environmentally responsible disposal of these dangerous household chemicals.
Drop-off Facilities
Recycling Center & Transfer Station (Contra Costa Waste Services)
1300 Loveridge Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Materials Accepted
Delta Diablo Household Hazardous Waste Facility
2550 Pittsburg-Antioch Hwy, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my trash service get delayed on Thanksgiving or Labor Day in Oakley?
No. Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR) only observes Christmas Day and New Year's Day. On all other major holidays, including Thanksgiving, Labor Day, and Independence Day, your curbside collection will occur on its normally scheduled day.
What is included in my two free 'On-Call Pickups'?
Oakley residential accounts are entitled to two free on-call pickups per calendar year. During a single pickup, MDRR will collect up to twelve 32-gallon bags of garbage or yard waste (up to 50 lbs each), or bundles of branches tied no larger than 18 inches by 3 feet.
How do I get rid of an old couch or refrigerator?
Large bulky items like furniture and appliances are not covered by the free on-call bag pickups. You must call MDRR at (925) 682-9113 to schedule a special bulky item collection, which will incur an additional fee based on the item type and size.
How do I participate in the free curbside motor oil recycling program?
Oakley residents can request a free motor oil recycling kit by contacting the MDRR office. You will receive a 6-quart oil container and a filter sleeve. Once full, simply call MDRR back to schedule a safe curbside collection.