Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for San Dimas
Collections in California municipal routes run weekly (Mon-Fri). Your specific collection day is determined by your local neighborhood route.
State Mandate
Follow SB 1383 guidelines for food waste.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste services are provided under contract by Waste Management (WM) and billed directly. Single-family households are eligible for up to 6 free bulky item pickups per calendar year.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
A senior discount is available for qualifying senior residents via the WM Senior Discount Application.
Dark Gray with Black Lid Bin (Trash)
All household landfill trash must be placed inside secure trash bags to prevent wind-blown litter. The lid must close completely. Place your carts curbside by 6:00 AM on Tuesdays.
Accepted Items
- ✓Single-use plastic bags and wrap
- ✓Styrofoam plates, cups, and block packing
- ✓Disposable diapers and sanitary wipes
- ✓Bagged pet waste and kitty litter
- ✓Chip bags, candy wrappers, and shiny food packaging
- ✓Broken ceramics and home drinking glasses
Dark Gray with Blue Lid Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag your recyclables; they must be placed loosely in the blue-lidded bin. Clean, empty, and dry all items to avoid contaminating clean paper goods.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paperboard boxes (flattened)
- ✓Clean, dry paper, junk mail, and catalogs
- ✓Aluminum, steel, and tin food or beverage cans
- ✓Glass bottles and food jars
- ✓Paper and plastic to-go cups
- ✓Rigid plastic bottles, jugs, and containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags, bubble wrap, or film liners
- ✕Styrofoam materials of any kind
- ✕Food waste, liquids, or grease-stained boxes
- ✕Garden hoses, wires, electrical cords, or rope
- ✕Needles, medical sharps, or hazardous items
Yard Waste Bin
Place organic materials completely loose into the cart. Do not use plastic bags, and keep soil, rocks, concrete, pet waste, palm fronds, or animal manure out of this cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Vegetables, fruits, eggshells, and food scraps
- ✓Meats, fish, bones, and dairy leftovers
- ✓Food-soiled paper products, napkins, and greasy pizza boxes
- ✓Grass clippings, tree leaves, weeds, and plant trimmings
- ✓Small branches and prunings under 4 inches in diameter
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
6 free curbside pickups per calendar year
Placement
Call Waste Management at 800-266-7551 at least 48 hours in advance of your regular Tuesday collection. Place items curbside clear of parked vehicles, mailboxes, and overhead obstacles.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas, chairs, tables, rugs, and wood furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (must be wrapped in plastic)
- ✓ Large household appliances (washers, dryers, stoves)
- ✓ Water heaters and drained toilets
- ✓ Lumber (must be cut into 4-foot lengths and bundled)
- ✓ Electronic waste (televisions, monitors, computers)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Automotive parts, engines, or car bodies
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (liquid paints, chemicals, motor oil)
- ✕ Standard construction and demolition debris exceeding 1 cubic yard
The six annual collections are free. Additional bulky pickups can be requested throughout the year for a standard fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your scheduled weekly pickup falls on or after an observed weekday holiday, collection service will be delayed by exactly one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and recycling services align perfectly with the holiday delay schedule.
If an observed holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is absolutely no delay to your regular Tuesday collection.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall Leaf Collection Program
October - DecemberTo handle high volumes of autumn leaf fall from deciduous trees, Waste Management will pick up three (3) extra bags of organic yard waste/leaves per week at no extra charge. Simply bag your extra leaves in paper bags and call customer service to request the seasonal curbside pickup.
Post-Holiday Christmas Tree Recycling
JanuaryDuring the first two weeks of January, real Christmas trees are collected curbside on your normal service day. You must remove all ornaments, lights, stands, and tinsel. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half before placement.
Local Tips & Community Info
Reliable Residential Trash and Recycling Services in San Dimas
Keeping the city beautiful and clean is a collaborative effort between residents and the city's official waste hauler, Waste Management (WM). San Dimas has established a comprehensive solid waste franchise agreement that covers standard household garbage, green organics, and commingled recyclables. Every home is provided with color-coded curbside carts designed to help separate waste correctly. Trash is collected weekly, and residents should ensure their bins are placed out on the curb the night before or early morning on their designated collection day. To help trucks operate smoothly, keep all containers at least three feet apart and clear of parked cars, basketball hoops, or mailboxes.
Maximizing Curbside Recycling and Organics Collection
With recent updates to recycling infrastructure, Waste Management now accepts even more materials in your recycling bin, including paper and plastic to-go cups! When sorting your plastics, a great rule of thumb is to look at the shape—tubs, jugs, jars, cups, and bottles can all go in. Remember that food scraps and liquids must be kept out of the blue recycling cart. Items should be placed directly inside, without being stuffed into plastic bags. Used motor oil and household hazardous wastes (HHW) such as paints, batteries, and medical sharps are prohibited in regular trash; these must be dropped off at designated Los Angeles County Department of Public Works roundup events.
Scheduling Free Bulky Item and E-Waste Pickups
Replacing old furniture or dealing with broken appliances? San Dimas residents are permitted to schedule up to six free bulky item collections per calendar year through Waste Management. Qualifying items include mattresses, stoves, water heaters, rugs, washing machines, and electronic waste like old televisions, DVD players, and computers. To utilize this convenient service, you must contact WM customer support at (800) 266-7551 at least 24 hours prior to your regularly scheduled pickup day. Leaving large items on the curb without an appointment violates local ordinances and creates neighborhood blight.
Senior Discounts and Holiday Service Delays
San Dimas strives to make utility services affordable for all community members. Residents who are 65 years of age or older can apply for a special reduced collection rate through Waste Management by filling out a senior discount application. When it comes to holiday schedules, pick-up times may be delayed by one day during major national holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. If your normal service day falls on or after a recognized holiday, anticipate collection to occur the following day. Residents can always check the online WM portal for exact holiday schedules and to report missed pickups.
Drop-off Facilities
WM Azusa Transfer Station and Recycling Center
1501 W Gladstone St, Azusa, CA 91702
Materials Accepted
Valley Vista Services Transfer Station (Pomona Valley)
1371 E Ninth St, Pomona, CA 91766
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dispose of used motor oil safely in San Dimas?
Used motor oil is hazardous and cannot go into your curbside bins. Through a CalRecycle grant, San Dimas offers residents free oil drain containers, funnels, and rags. You can drop off oil at participating local auto shops or take it to a free Los Angeles County HHW collection drive.
How many bulk waste pick-ups am I allowed each year?
San Dimas households can request up to six bulky item or e-waste curbside pickups per calendar year at no extra cost. You must call Waste Management at least 24 hours in advance of your normal trash day to schedule the removal.
Are plastic to-go cups accepted in my curbside recycling cart?
Yes! Waste Management recently expanded its capabilities, and both paper and plastic to-go cups are now accepted in your blue recycling cart. Make sure they are completely empty of liquid and food remnants before tossing them in.