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
!Contamination Tips
Embrace the 'One Big Bin'
Don't worry about separating your cardboard, cans, or plastics into a separate bin. Throw them right into your standard garbage cart! The local MRF will sort the recyclables for you.
Keep Food Out of the Green Cart
Even though food scraps are organic, Roseville requires you to put all food waste into the regular trash bin to be sorted at the facility. Your green cart is strictly for yard trimmings only.
No Bark in the Yard Waste
Bark, dirt, rocks, and large stumps are prohibited in the green waste cart as they are too heavy and can damage the composting equipment.
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.
About Roseville Waste Management
The Unique 'One Big Bin' System in Roseville
Unlike most California municipalities, the City of Roseville utilizes a mixed-waste processing system known colloquially in Placer County as 'One Big Bin'. Instead of residents sorting clean recyclables into a separate cart, all standard garbage, recyclables, and food waste go into your primary trash container. The City's Environmental Utilities division collects this mixed waste weekly and delivers it to the Western Placer Waste Management Authority (WPWMA) Materials Recovery Facility, where state-of-the-art technology sorts the recyclables and organics on your behalf.
Meeting SB 1383 Mandates Without a Third Cart
In compliance with California’s SB 1383 law to reduce short-lived climate pollutants, Placer County handles food waste diversion differently. Because of the sophisticated sorting capabilities at the local Materials Recovery Facility, Roseville residents are instructed to place food scraps and food-soiled paper directly into their standard garbage bin, rather than placing them in the green yard waste cart. The facility mechanically separates the organic material and diverts it to a composting facility, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.
Bi-Weekly Green Waste Collection
While food waste belongs in the main trash container, your green waste cart is dedicated strictly to yard trimmings. Collected every other week, this cart is meant for leaves, grass clippings, and prunings less than four inches in diameter. Residents must ensure that the green waste cart is placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day, with at least 4 to 6 feet of clearance from the garbage bin to accommodate the automated mechanical arms of the collection trucks.
Free Doorstep HHW Pickup Appointments
Roseville offers an incredibly convenient, free doorstep pickup service for household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronic waste. Residents can schedule appointments to safely dispose of items like old paint, used motor oil, cooking fats (FOG), batteries, and electronics. To qualify for a pickup, you must have a minimum of 20 pounds or five different types of eligible items, up to a maximum of 125 pounds per appointment.
Neighborhood Clean-Up Events for Bulky Waste
To help residents clear out clutter, the City of Roseville periodically partners with the Roseville Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (RCONA) to host free neighborhood clean-up events. These community events offer an excellent opportunity to dispose of bulky items that won't fit in your standard trash cart without having to haul them all the way to the WPWMA landfill.
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.