Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Pittsburg
Trash Day
Trash collection runs weekly, Monday through Friday, with your specific pickup day determined by your neighborhood street address.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Organics and yard waste are collected weekly on your regular trash collection day.
Set Out Time
By 5:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste services are managed through Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery on a monthly billing cycle. Single-family households are entitled to two free on-call bag cleanups and one bulky item pickup per calendar year.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Discounted garbage and water rates are available for qualifying low-income senior citizens and disabled residents through the City of Pittsburg.
Black or Brown Bin (Trash)
Place at the curb by 5:00 a.m. Make sure the lid is fully closed and the cart is kept clear of obstructions.
Accepted Items
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓Sanitary products
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Broken ceramics
- ✓Standard non-recyclable household waste
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Keep all recyclables loose in the blue cart. Do not bag your recycling in plastic bags, and flatten all cardboard boxes.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Clean cardboard
- ✓Paper products
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic containers and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Tanglers like hoses and wires
Yard Waste Bin
Organics and food scraps must go in the green cart. Do not use plastic bags to contain food waste; use paper bags or place items loosely.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food scraps (meat, dairy, bones, bread)
- ✓Food-soiled paper products
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small branches and weeds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Two (2) On-Call bag pickups and one (1) large bulky item pickup per calendar year.
Placement
You must call 925-682-9113 to schedule in advance. Place items curbside by 5:00 a.m. on your designated service day.
Accepted
- ✓ Up to 12 bags of garbage or yard waste
- ✓ One large appliance
- ✓ One large piece of furniture
- ✓ One electronic item (TV, computer)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Items weighing over 200 lbs
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Dirt, rock, or concrete
These annual pickups are entirely free for single-family residential customers. Additional pickups or extra items will require a fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
MDRR only observes Christmas Day and New Year's Day. If your collection day falls on or after one of these two holidays during the week, your service will be delayed by one day, with Friday customers serviced on Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
The one-day delay applies to all three carts, including recycling and organics.
Collections run on a completely normal schedule for all other holidays, including Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryFollowing the holidays, you can schedule a curbside collection for your Christmas tree on your regular pickup day. Alternatively, residents can drop off one bare, uncut Christmas tree per household directly at the Recycling Center and Transfer Station on Loveridge Road.
Autumn
October - NovemberIf you accumulate massive amounts of fallen leaves that won't fit in your green organics cart, remember to utilize one of your two annual On-Call Pickups to dispose of up to 12 extra bags of yard debris for free.
Year-Round
January - DecemberIf you prefer not to wait for a scheduled bulky pickup, Pittsburg residents can self-haul materials directly to the Recycling Center and Transfer Station (RCTS) at 1300 Loveridge Road. It is open year-round from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Local Tips & Community Info
Residential Waste Collection via Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery
The City of Pittsburg has partnered with Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR) to provide comprehensive solid waste management for all residential properties. For single-family homes, this family-owned local business offers a bundled weekly collection service that covers standard refuse, recycling, and organic materials. Ensuring your bins are out early is crucial; all carts must be placed curbside no later than 5:00 a.m. on your designated service day. Residents must ensure that the lids are completely closed and that the contents do not overflow past the cart's rim, which prevents litter from blowing into neighborhood streets and storm drains.
Organics, Food Scraps, and State Mandates
To comply with California's SB 1383 short-lived climate pollutant reduction strategy, Pittsburg requires every household to separate organic materials from landfill garbage. Each property is provided with a green 96-gallon cart specifically designed for yard trimmings, landscape debris, and everyday food waste. This includes vegetable peelings, meat, bones, and soiled paper products. By diverting these materials away from the landfill, the community actively helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For residents who generate excess green waste, self-hauling is permitted to the local Recycling Center and Transfer Station (RCTS) situated at 1300 Loveridge Road.
Blue Cart Recycling Guidelines
Maximizing recycling efforts is straightforward with the provided blue 64-gallon recycling cart. This bin is meant for clean, dry, and unbagged household recyclables. Cardboard boxes should be flattened to save space, and all glass, aluminum cans, and rigid plastics must be rinsed free of food residue. Plastic bags and film wrappers are strictly forbidden in this container because they tangle in the sorting machinery at the Materials Recovery Facility. If you need help determining exactly what belongs in the blue bin, MDRR offers a helpful online sorting guide on their official website.
Scheduling Bulky Items and On-Call Pickups
Disposing of old furniture, broken appliances, or large piles of household clutter shouldn't be a hassle. Pittsburg residents are eligible for up to two free on-call curbside pickups per calendar year. This convenient service allows you to easily get rid of bulky items without having to transport them yourself. Additionally, homeowners can schedule a scrap metal pickup for cast aluminum and small metal parts once annually. All of these special services require advance scheduling through the MDRR customer service team to ensure proper routing and truck capacity.
Convenient Curbside Disposal for Batteries and CFLs
Keeping hazardous waste out of standard collection carts is essential for safety. However, the city offers a simple solution for two common household hazards. If you have dead household batteries or compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs), you do not necessarily have to drive to a hazardous waste drop-off site. Instead, residents can schedule a special pickup. Simply place these items securely in a clear, sealed plastic bag and set them on the ground right next to your standard garbage cart on your regular collection morning.
Drop-off Facilities
Recycling Center and Transfer Station (RCTS)
1300 Loveridge Road, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Materials Accepted
Delta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
2550 Pittsburg-Antioch Hwy, Antioch, CA 94509
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How many extra bags of trash can I throw away for free?
Pittsburg residents get two free On-Call Pickups per year, which allows up to 12 bags of garbage or yard waste per scheduled pickup.
Where can I drop off household hazardous waste and old paint?
You can take HHW to the Delta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility located at 2550 Pittsburg-Antioch Hwy in Antioch. They are open Thursday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Can I put food scraps in my green yard waste bin?
Yes, in compliance with SB 1383, Pittsburg residents are required to place all food scraps, including meat and dairy, directly into the green organics cart.
What do I do if I miss my bulky item pickup limit?
If you've used your annual free bulky pickup, you can either schedule an additional pickup for a fee or self-haul your items to the Recycling Center and Transfer Station (RCTS) at 1300 Loveridge Road.