Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Rohnert Park
Trash Day
Monday through Friday, assigned by street neighborhood route.
Recycling
Weekly on your scheduled trash collection day.
Yard Waste
Weekly on your scheduled trash collection day.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day (or placed curbside the evening prior)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential curbside collection is provided through Recology Sonoma Marin where rates depend on your chosen trash cart size; City water and sewer services are billed monthly.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (ACH/Credit Card), Phone, Mail, Drop Box, In-Person
Gray or Black Bin (Trash)
Place your cart at the curb the night before or by early morning on collection day. Do not over-stuff or compact the garbage inside the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Diapers and pet waste
- ✓Styrofoam (foam packaging)
Blue Bin (Recycling)
All recyclable items must be empty, clean, and dry. Place materials loosely inside the blue cart without using any plastic garbage bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and mixed paper [1.1.1]
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastic bottles and rigid containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Food waste and liquids
- ✕Electronic waste (TVs and monitors)
- ✕Hazardous materials
Yard Waste Bin
Do not include liquids, dirt, rock, concrete, or plastics. Food scraps can be gathered in your countertop pail before transferring to the green cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food-soiled paper (pizza boxes, napkins)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Two (2) free bulky item pick-ups per calendar year for residential customers.
Placement
All small or loose items must be contained in bags or boxes weighing less than 60 pounds each. Call (800) 243-0291 in advance to schedule; do not place items out unannounced.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (couches, recliners, chairs) [2.1.2]
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Household appliances (washers, dryers, ovens)
- ✓ Bagged household refuse (under 60 lbs per bag)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris [2.1.1]
- ✕ Liquids, dirt, rock, cement, or asphalt
- ✕ Hazardous waste (televisions, monitors, batteries, paint, tires)
Any appliance containing Freon (like refrigerators or air conditioners) will incur a hazardous extraction charge of $63.66 per item. Additional pickups beyond the two free ones can be scheduled for a fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, garbage service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week (e.g., Tuesday pickups move to Wednesday).
Yard Waste Exception
No exceptions. The green compost cart and blue recycling cart follow the exact same delayed holiday schedule as regular refuse.
Holidays not explicitly mentioned, such as Memorial Day or Presidents' Day, do not affect the pickup schedule. Regular service resumes the following week.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryFollowing the holidays, holiday trees can be collected as part of your bulky item service. Trees must be stripped of all lights, ornaments, and stands.
Fall
October - NovemberDuring autumn leaf drop, avoid piling leaves in the street gutters. Instead, place them inside your green compost cart to ensure Recology’s street sweepers can clean the neighborhood effectively.
Year-Round
January - DecemberRefuse charges in Rohnert Park are determined by the size of your garbage cart. You can contact Recology to adjust your bin size (available in 20, 32, 64, or 96-gallon options) to fit your actual waste generation and potentially lower your bill.
Local Tips & Community Info
Overview of Rohnert Park Waste Management
In the City of Rohnert Park, residential garbage, recycling, and composting services are managed through an exclusive contract with Recology. Collection happens five days a week, with different neighborhoods assigned specific service days. Every week on your designated trash day, Recology will empty your household garbage, blue recycling container, and green organics cart. A unique aspect of the city's maintenance schedule is that street sweeping directly follows your garbage collection day, so keeping the streets clear is vital.
Guidelines for Curbside Bin Placement
To guarantee your carts are emptied without issue, residents must roll their bins to the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection morning. Position your carts side-by-side with the wheels and handles facing your house. It is crucial to leave at least a few feet of space between the containers and any surrounding obstacles like parked vehicles, mailboxes, or fire hydrants. Once Recology has serviced your property, please return the bins to your storage area promptly.
Using Your Blue Recycling Cart Properly
Rohnert Park utilizes a single-stream recycling system, which means all approved recyclables go into your blue bin together. You can toss in clean paper, flattened cardboard, empty glass bottles, metal cans, and rigid plastic containers. However, you must ensure that all food residue and liquids are rinsed out before disposal. Furthermore, please keep your recyclables loose; do not put them inside plastic bags, as bags can jam up the sorting machinery at the recycling facility.
Mandatory Organics and Compost Disposal
Statewide environmental laws mandate the recycling of organic waste, and Rohnert Park makes this easy with the green compost bin. This cart is meant for all yard trimmings and household food scraps. You can include fruit peels, vegetable clippings, eggshells, meat, bones, cheese, and even coffee grounds. Never place regular trash, plastic wrappers, or glass into the green cart, as this contaminates the nutrient-rich compost being created for local agriculture.
Recology Holiday Schedule Adjustments
Throughout the year, Recology observes five primary holidays: New Year's Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If a holiday falls on a weekday, all refuse collection services for that day and the remainder of the week will be pushed back by one single day. For instance, Thursday customers will be serviced on Friday. If you have inquiries about holiday delays or need to report a missed pickup, you can contact Recology customer service at 800-243-0291.
Drop-off Facilities
Sonoma County Central Disposal Site (Mecham Road Landfill) [2.1.10]
500 Mecham Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952
Materials Accepted
Zero Waste Sonoma HHW Events
Various rotating locations throughout Sonoma County
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule a free bulky item pickup in Rohnert Park?
Rohnert Park residents can schedule up to two free bulky item pickups per year by calling Recology Sonoma Marin at (800) 243-0291. You can put out up to two large furniture items or appliances, or up to 14 bags of standard refuse.
Does my trash get delayed on Memorial Day?
No. Recology Sonoma Marin only observes five holidays in Rohnert Park: New Year’s Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Your trash will be collected on its normal schedule during Memorial Day and Presidents' Day.
Can I get a smaller garbage can to save money?
Yes! Refuse charges in Rohnert Park are determined by the size of your garbage cart. Recology offers 20, 32, 64, and 96-gallon options. Downsizing to a smaller cart (like the 20-gallon size) is a great way to lower your monthly bill.
Where do I dispose of an old refrigerator or air conditioner?
You can include refrigerators and air conditioners in your bulky item pickup with Recology. However, because these appliances contain Freon, they require special environmental handling and will incur a state-mandated extraction fee of approximately $63.66 per item.