Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Oroville
Trash Day
Trash is collected weekly, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Every other week on your designated collection day
Yard Waste
Every week on your designated collection day
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside waste service is mandatory in the City of Oroville and is billed directly through Recology Butte Colusa Counties under a standard 3-cart system.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail, In-Person
Gray Cart Bin (Trash)
All regular garbage should be bagged before being placed in the gray cart. Carts must be set out before 5:00 a.m. on your designated collection day with lids fully closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Treated or painted wood
- ✓Diapers and pet waste
- ✓Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam)
- ✓Plastic bags and film wrappers
Blue Cart Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag your recyclables. All items must be completely emptied, lightly rinsed, and placed loosely inside the blue cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (all colors)
- ✓Junk mail, magazines, and newspaper
- ✓Rigid plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Food-contaminated paper
- ✕Ceramics or window glass
- ✕Styrofoam packing peanuts
Green Cart Bin (Yard Waste)
Place organic material loosely inside the green cart. Do not use plastic bags. Per city ordinance, all food waste must be placed in this bin, not the trash.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and weeds
- ✓Leaves, branches, and twigs
- ✓Food scraps (meat, dairy, vegetables)
- ✓Food-soiled paper products
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand (Fee-based for City of Oroville residents)
Placement
Place accepted bulky items at your normal service collection area before 5:00 a.m. on the day of service. Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic, and refrigerator doors must be removed.
Accepted
- ✓ Refrigerators and large appliances
- ✓ Televisions and electronic waste
- ✓ Tables, sofas, and furniture
- ✓ Rugs and carpets
- ✓ Tires
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous or infectious waste
- ✕ Dirt, rock, concrete, or asphalt
- ✕ Sludge
- ✕ Items requiring special loading equipment
A travel fee and per-item charge apply for city residents. Appliances containing Freon (like refrigerators or AC units) will incur an additional processing fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Recology collection services continue uninterrupted on most holidays. However, there is no collection on 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 that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and recycling collections follow the exact same one-day delay as the regular trash service during Christmas and New Year's weeks.
While curbside collection runs on most holidays, the Recology Transfer Station is closed to the public on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryFollowing the holidays, you can recycle your natural Christmas tree in your green compost cart. You must remove all tinsel, lights, and stands, and cut the tree down so it fits entirely inside the cart with the lid closed.
Spring
March - MayDuring heavy spring landscaping, remember that large amounts of yard debris that do not fit in your green cart can be taken to the green waste drop-off area at the local transfer station for proper composting.
Summer
June - AugustOroville summers can be hot, causing food scraps in your green organics cart to smell quickly. Freeze your meat and dairy scraps in a reusable container until the morning of your collection day to minimize odors and deter pests.
Local Tips & Community Info
Partnering with Recology for Oroville's Waste Needs
The City of Oroville collaborates with Recology Butte Colusa Counties to manage all residential solid waste. Keeping the foothills of Butte County clean requires a collective effort, and Recology provides each household with a standardized three-cart system. This comprehensive setup ensures materials are successfully diverted from the local Neal Road Landfill and processed correctly in strict alignment with state environmental standards.
Curbside Logistics and Timing Requirements
Collection routes begin early in the morning to avoid heavy traffic and the afternoon heat. Homeowners must wheel their carts to the curb edge by 6:00 a.m. on their scheduled service day. Ensure the wheels rest directly against the curb with the lid hinges facing the house. The automated mechanical arms on the collection trucks require at least three feet of clearance between each container, as well as a safe distance from overhanging tree branches, fire hydrants, and parked vehicles.
Navigating the Three-Cart Sorting System
Proper material separation is essential for preventing contamination. Your blue cart is dedicated to loose, clean recyclables—think flattened cardboard boxes, rinsed aluminum cans, and empty plastic bottles. The green organics cart is strictly for yard trimmings, grass clippings, leaves, and all kitchen food scraps. Everything else, including non-recyclable plastics, candy wrappers, and styrofoam packaging, must be securely bagged and placed in the gray or black garbage bin.
Handling Over-Sized Loads and Hazardous Debris
Standard weekly service cannot accommodate massive items like broken couches, old mattresses, or heavy kitchen appliances. Residents need to contact Recology customer service directly to schedule a special bulky item pickup. Furthermore, toxic materials such as wet paint, motor oil, solvents, and batteries are strictly prohibited in any curbside bin. These dangerous items must be safely transported to the Butte County Household Hazardous Waste facility for proper processing.
Drop-off Facilities
Recology Butte Colusa Counties Transfer Station & Office
2720 South 5th Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965
Materials Accepted
Household Hazardous Waste Facility (At the Transfer Station)
2720 South 5th Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should my trash be at the curb in Oroville?
All garbage, recycling, and organic carts must be placed at the curbside no later than 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection morning.
Who is the residential waste hauler for the city?
Recology Butte Colusa Counties holds the franchise agreement to provide all residential solid waste and recycling collection services for Oroville.
Can I throw old paint in my regular garbage bin?
No. Paint, motor oil, and chemicals are considered household hazardous waste and must be taken to the designated Butte County drop-off facility.