Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Olivehurst
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Weekly on the same day as trash collection
Yard Waste
Weekly on the same day as trash collection
Set Out Time
By 5:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling services in Olivehurst are managed and billed directly through Recology Yuba-Sutter, while water and sewer utilities are handled separately by the Olivehurst Public Utility District (OPUD).
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A low-income senior discount program is available for qualifying residents.
Gray Cart Bin (Trash)
All standard garbage must be bagged before being tossed into the gray cart. Carts must be set out at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on collection day or the night before.
Accepted Items
- ✓Diapers and bagged pet waste
- ✓Mylar (shiny metal) bags like chip bags
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓Broken glass (must be inside a double brown paper bag)
- ✓Biodegradable and compostable plastics
Split Cart (Black & Blue Lids) Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag your recyclables. You must use the split compartments correctly: place paper/cardboard in the black-lidded side, and glass/plastic/metal in the blue-lidded side.
Accepted Items
- ✓Paper and small cardboard (Black Lid side)
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans (Blue Lid side)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (Blue Lid side)
- ✓Rigid plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (Blue Lid side)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags or shrink film
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Styrofoam (Polystyrene)
- ✕Ceramic dishware or glassware
Green Cart Bin (Yard Waste)
Place organic materials loosely inside the green cart. Absolutely no plastic bags or 'compostable' plastic liners can be used to contain your food waste.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food scraps (meat, dairy, vegetables, bones)
- ✓Grass clippings and autumn leaves
- ✓Tree trimmings (under 8 inches in diameter)
- ✓Food-soiled paper (pizza boxes, dirty napkins, coffee filters)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand via Recology Yuba-Sutter.
Placement
Place your scheduled bulky items at the curb by 5:00 a.m. on the assigned pickup day, keeping them completely clear of parked vehicles, mailboxes, and your regular collection carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Old household furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large appliances (refrigerators, washers)
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, computer monitors)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Dirt, concrete, or heavy stone
- ✕ Explosives, ammunition, or automotive fluids
Contact Recology Yuba-Sutter directly to verify your annual allotment of free bulky item pickups under your specific residential property tier.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Recology Yuba-Sutter collects residential waste on ALL major holidays. There are absolutely no service delays for your curbside pickup on any holiday.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and recycling are collected on their normal alternating schedules alongside the trash, even if it falls on a major holiday.
Because drivers have extra assistance and finish routes earlier on holidays, you must place your carts at the curb the night before. Note that while neighborhood curbside collection continues normally, the transfer station and local customer service offices are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryFollowing the holidays, you can recycle your natural Christmas tree right in your green organics cart. Ensure you remove all tinsel, lights, and the stand, and cut the tree into multiple smaller pieces so it fits loosely inside with the lid completely closed.
Spring
March - MayDuring heavy spring yard cleanups, remember that branches thicker than 8 inches in diameter cannot go in the green cart. Large brush piles must be scheduled for a bulky waste pickup or taken directly to the Ponderosa Transfer Station.
Summer
June - AugustCentral Valley summers in Olivehurst bring triple-digit heat. To prevent foul odors and maggots in your organics cart, freeze your meat and dairy scraps in a reusable kitchen container until the night before your scheduled collection day.
Local Tips & Community Info
Comprehensive Waste Collection Services in Olivehurst
In the growing community of Olivehurst, keeping streets clean and environmentally friendly is a top priority. The franchised waste hauler for the region is Recology Yuba-Sutter, which oversees all residential refuse, recycling, and organic waste services. By supplying every household with a standardized three-cart system, the provider makes it simple to separate discardable materials, keeping tons of reusable items out of the Ostrom Road Landfill and protecting the natural beauty of Yuba County.
Bin Positioning and Morning Logistics
Ensuring a smooth pickup process requires residents to follow strict placement guidelines. On your designated collection day, make sure all carts are rolled out to the edge of the street by 6:00 a.m. Position the containers so that the wheels touch the gutter and the lids open toward the road. Since the garbage trucks use automated mechanical lifting arms, it is imperative to leave a minimum of three feet of clearance between each bin. Keep them a safe distance from parked cars, low-hanging trees, and mailboxes. Remember to bring your emptied carts back onto your private property by the evening to maintain clear neighborhood right-of-ways.
California SB 1383: Managing Organics and Recycling
Like all California communities, Olivehurst residents must comply with strict organic waste mandates. Your green organics cart is intended for all yard debris—such as grass clippings, leaves, and small branches—as well as all kitchen food scraps. Keeping organic matter out of the landfill significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Meanwhile, the blue recycling bin is exclusively for clean, dry, and loose recyclables like flattened cardboard, glass bottles, and rigid plastics. Never put plastic grocery bags into the blue cart, as they severely tangle the sorting machinery at the material recovery facility.
Bulky Items, E-Waste, and Safe Disposal Solutions
Standard automated collection cannot accommodate massive items like an old mattress, broken washing machine, or living room couch. Fortunately, Olivehurst residents can schedule special bulky item pickups directly through Recology Yuba-Sutter's customer service. Additionally, toxic items like wet paint, household cleaners, motor oil, and old televisions are strictly prohibited in curbside bins. These hazardous materials must be safely transported to the Yuba-Sutter Household Hazardous Waste Facility to prevent toxic runoff into the local ecosystem.
Recognized Holidays and Route Delays
Throughout the year, major national holidays will occasionally interrupt standard refuse collection schedules. Recology Yuba-Sutter observes major holidays including New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If one of these recognized holidays falls on a weekday, all subsequent residential trash and recycling services for that week will be delayed by exactly one day, shifting the final Friday pickups to Saturday.
Drop-off Facilities
Yuba-Sutter Transfer Station & MRF
3001 N Levee Rd, Marysville, CA 95901
Materials Accepted
Yuba-Sutter Household Hazardous Waste Facility
134 Burns Drive, Yuba City, CA 95991
Materials Accepted
Ostrom Road Landfill
5900 Ostrom Road, Wheatland, CA 95692
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles the weekly garbage collection in Olivehurst?
Recology Yuba-Sutter is the designated waste management provider, offering comprehensive trash, recycling, and green waste collection for the community.
Can I throw food scraps into my yard waste bin?
Yes. To comply with state organic waste laws, all residents are encouraged to place kitchen food scraps into the green organics cart along with their regular yard trimmings.
Where can I dispose of hazardous chemicals and old paint?
Hazardous materials must never be placed in standard carts. You must transport these dangerous items to the Yuba-Sutter Household Hazardous Waste Facility during their operating hours.