Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Roseville
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Collected weekly with trash via Roseville's 'One Big Bin' system; recyclables are placed directly into your regular trash container and sorted at the regional Materials Recovery Facility.
Yard Waste
Green waste is collected every other week on your scheduled trash day (alternating A and B week schedules).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash collection fees are bundled into a single consolidated monthly utility bill alongside water, wastewater, and Roseville Electric services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
The Utility Rate Assistance Program (URAP) offers income-qualified residents a 20% electric rate discount, a $15 electric base charge discount, and up to a 20% discount on the fixed water base charge. Medical Electrical Rate Assistance is also available.
Black/Grey Bin (Trash)
Place at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day. Ensure a 4 to 6-foot clearance around the cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓All food waste and food scraps
- ✓Clean recyclables (glass, plastic, cans, cardboard)
- ✓Styrofoam and non-recyclable plastics
N/A (Mixed Waste System) Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables are sorted from your standard trash at the Materials Recovery Facility.
Accepted Items
- ✓Roseville uses a 'One Big Bin' system; all recyclables go into the main trash cart.
Do NOT Include
- ✕Hazardous waste, batteries, and electronics must be handled separately.
Yard Waste Bin
Do not put food waste, dirt, or bark in the green cart. Materials must fit completely inside with the lid closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Tree prunings (under 4 inches in diameter)
- ✓Unflocked Christmas trees (cut to fit)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
During scheduled RCONA events or by self-hauling
Placement
Items must only be set out according to the specific guidelines of your neighborhood's RCONA clean-up event.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses (at clean-up events)
- ✓ Large appliances
- ✓ Scrap metal
- ✓ General junk
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (schedule a doorstep pickup instead)
- ✕ Dirt, concrete, and heavy construction debris
Self-hauling to the Western Placer Waste Management Authority landfill incurs standard gate disposal fees based on weight and material.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a major holiday falls on a weekday, trash and green waste collection is typically delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Bi-weekly green waste collection follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as the weekly trash service.
Roseville residents are encouraged to download the ReCollect Waste Wizard app or check the city website to verify specific holiday schedules.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Post-Holiday Cleanup
Late December - JanuaryUnflocked Christmas trees can be placed inside your green waste bin for collection. Trees must be completely stripped of all decorations, lights, and stands, and they must be cut into sections small enough to fit entirely inside the closed cart.
Spring and Summer Cleanups
Spring - SummerLook out for RCONA neighborhood clean-up events scheduled throughout the warmer months. These are the best times to dispose of bulky household waste and large junk for free locally.
Local Tips & Community Info
The Innovative 'One Big Bin' Advantage
Unlike most neighboring municipalities, Roseville Environmental Utilities employs a highly advanced 'One Big Bin' waste management strategy. Residents do not need to separate their traditional dry recyclables from their regular garbage. You simply toss your clean cardboard, aluminum cans, plastics, and regular household trash into the same dark gray refuse container. Once collected, the Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) utilizes a high-tech Materials Recovery Facility to mechanically separate the recyclables from the waste, maximizing diversion rates without requiring extra effort from homeowners.
Sorting Organics in the Green Waste Container
While traditional recycling is sorted at the facility, California’s SB 1383 organics legislation requires residents to manually separate their compostable materials. Your green container is strictly reserved for landscape debris and kitchen food scraps. Everything from grass clippings and fallen branches to fruit peels, meat bones, and spoiled leftovers must go directly into this green cart. Keeping food waste out of the primary gray bin is essential for reducing local greenhouse gas emissions and producing nutrient-dense compost.
Curbside Cart Spacing and Placement Rules
To guarantee that your household refuse is collected without delay, all carts must be rolled out to the gutter by 6:00 a.m. on your assigned neighborhood service day. Position the containers so that the lid opening faces the street and the wheels rest against the curb. It is critical to maintain at least three feet of clearance around each individual cart. Avoid placing bins near low-hanging tree branches, parked vehicles, or fire hydrants, as the automated trucks require ample spatial clearance to operate safely.
At-Home Door-to-Door Hazardous Waste Pickup
Roseville goes above and beyond standard municipal services by providing a highly convenient, at-home collection program for dangerous household toxins. Instead of forcing residents to drive to a distant dump, the city allows you to schedule a free doorstep pickup for items like used motor oil, old car batteries, fluorescent tubes, and consumer electronics. You must call the Environmental Utilities hotline to request a specialized containment bag and secure a designated pickup date.
Scheduling Disposals for Oversized Items
Dealing with massive furniture or defunct appliances is hassle-free thanks to the city's complimentary bulky waste program. Single-family households are generally permitted up to three free oversized pick-ups every calendar year. Whether you need to get rid of a torn sofa, an outdated refrigerator, or a pile of bulky tree stumps, you simply contact the solid waste division to get on the schedule. Items cannot exceed specific weight limits and must not be placed on the sidewalk prematurely.
Holiday Routing Adjustments
Wondering what happens during the festive seasons? Roseville maintains a highly aggressive collection schedule and only pauses operations on very specific major holidays, primarily Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. If your standard trash day falls on one of these recognized closures, your neighborhood's route will be delayed by exactly 24 hours. However, for most other federal holidays like Columbus Day or Presidents' Day, the sanitation crews continue to work their normal routes.
Drop-off Facilities
Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) Facility
3033 Fiddyment Road, Roseville, CA 95747
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Roseville provide a separate recycling bin?
No. Roseville operates on a 'One Big Bin' mixed-waste system. Residents place all standard garbage and clean recyclables into a single bin. The waste is then taken to the Materials Recovery Facility where the recyclables are mechanically sorted out from the trash.
How do I dispose of food waste in Roseville to comply with SB 1383?
Unlike most California cities that require food waste in the green yard waste cart, Roseville requires you to put all food scraps and food-soiled paper into your regular garbage bin. The local facility automatically diverts this organic material to a composter on the back end.
How can I schedule a hazardous waste pickup in Roseville?
The City of Roseville offers a free doorstep pickup service for household hazardous waste like paint, batteries, motor oil, and e-waste. You can schedule an appointment by calling (916) 774-5780 or by emailing the Waste Services Division. You must have a minimum of 20 pounds or five eligible items.
Where can I take my bulky items like old furniture and mattresses?
Residents can self-haul bulky items to the WPWMA facility on Fiddyment Road (fees apply), rent a commercial dumpster, or wait for the periodic free neighborhood clean-up events hosted by the city and local neighborhood associations.