Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for San Jacinto
Trash Day
Collection runs Tuesday through Thursday, depending on your neighborhood street zone.
Recycling
Weekly on the same day as your trash collection.
Yard Waste
Weekly on your scheduled collection day (green organics cart).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste and recycling services are serviced by CR&R. Each household is entitled to up to four free bulky item pickups per calendar year (up to 4 items per call).
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail, Auto-Pay
Pro Tip / Discount
The city offers a Low Income Senior Assistance Program (50% credit on the first 5 units of water usage for residents 65+ enrolled in CARE), and CR&R provides 60-gallon cart options for seniors.
Black (or Charcoal with Black Lid) Bin (Trash)
All non-recyclable and non-compostable household refuse must go in the black-lid landfill cart. Items left outside the container will not be collected by the automated trucks.
Accepted Items
- ✓Pet waste and cat litter
- ✓Diapers and sanitary products
- ✓Styrofoam packaging and peanuts
- ✓Plastic bags, shrink wrap, and snack wrappers
- ✓Treated or painted wood
- ✓Broken ceramics and window glass
- ✓Heavily waxed paper or lined coffee cups
Blue (or Charcoal with Blue/Black Lid) Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be completely empty, clean, and dry before disposal. Do not bag your recyclables; keep them loose in the blue cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Empty plastic bottles and containers (#1-#7)
- ✓Aluminum, tin, and steel cans
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars
- ✓Flattened cardboard and chipboard (cereal boxes)
- ✓Newspaper, mixed office paper, and junk mail
- ✓Empty aerosol cans (completely dry)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and plastic film
- ✕Food or liquid waste
- ✕Clothing, textiles, and stuffed animals
- ✕Ceramics, Pyrex, and safety glass
- ✕Mixed material packaging
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords, plumbing parts)
Yard Waste Bin
Alternate layers of yard waste and wet food scraps to reduce odors and pests. Do not use plastic bags in the organics cart; only use unwaxed paper bags or place materials loosely.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings, leaves, and weeds
- ✓Tree branches, prunings, and shrubbery
- ✓Fruit, vegetable, meat, and dairy scraps
- ✓Coffee grounds and eggshells
- ✓Food-soiled paper products (uncoated)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Four (4) free pickups per calendar year.
Placement
You must call CR&R at (951) 943-1991 to schedule your bulk pickup in advance. Place items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled morning.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches, desks, and sleeper sofas
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large tables and chairs
- ✓ Excess bagged green waste
- ✓ Automobile tires (limit 4 per request)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, motor oil)
- ✕ Dirt, concrete, and rock
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Liquid waste
If you exceed your annual limit of 16 free items, additional bulky item pick-ups can be provided for a nominal charge.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday (Monday through Friday), your collection service will be postponed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
The holiday delay applies to all carts, including your green organics container.
If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, trash will be collected on your normal scheduled day with no delays to your pickup.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
Late December to early JanuaryCR&R collects natural Christmas trees for two weeks following December 26th. Trees taller than six feet must be cut in half. Remove all stands, lights, and ornaments. Flocked trees cannot be composted and must be broken down and placed in the black landfill cart.
Year-Round
VariableDuring periods of severe inclement weather (heavy rain or high winds), standard street sweeping operations in San Jacinto may be suspended. Call CR&R's customer service line on rainy days to verify if your street will still be swept.
Local Tips & Community Info
San Jacinto Trash & Recycling Schedule and Guidelines
Residents in the City of San Jacinto receive their comprehensive residential waste collection services through CR&R Environmental Services. To guarantee a successful and on-time pickup, you must make sure your designated bins are securely positioned at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on your specific collection morning. After the trucks have successfully completed their route for the day, local city ordinances require that you retrieve your empty containers within a 12-hour window. This essential rule keeps local neighborhoods looking pristine and helps prevent street sweepers from having to awkwardly navigate around abandoned bins on the road.
Understanding Your Carts: Trash, Recycling, and Organics
San Jacinto utilizes a standard three-cart automated system to streamline recycling efficiency and comply with California's strict organics recycling mandates. The black cart (or a charcoal bin with a black lid) is strictly reserved for your regular household refuse. The blue container (or gray with a black lid) is designed to take all your standard recyclables—such as flattened cardboard boxes, rinsed glass jars, aluminum cans, paper products, and clean plastic bottles. Finally, your green cart (or black base with a green lid) is exclusively meant for organic waste, which includes grass clippings, yard debris, and leftover food scraps. Keeping plastic bags out of the blue and green carts is critical to avoiding contamination fees.
Optimal Bin Placement Rules for Automated Collection
Because CR&R utilizes trucks equipped with automated mechanical arms to grab your bins, providing proper spatial clearance is absolutely mandatory. Place each cart side-by-side with a minimum of one foot of distance between them. Additionally, you must ensure there is at least three feet of empty space separating your trash carts from any major physical obstructions like parked cars, fire hydrants, mailboxes, or low-hanging trees. As a helpful rule of thumb for collection day, always angle the cart so the handles and wheels are facing backward toward your home, with the lid opening pointing directly toward the street.
Holiday Schedule Delays
It is very common to experience a slight shift in your garbage collection during major seasonal events. If your regular pickup day happens to land on a recognized holiday like New Year's Day or Independence Day during the standard work week, collection services will simply roll over. This means your trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by exactly one day for the remainder of that week. If the holiday falls on a weekend, your standard weekday collection typically remains completely unaffected.
Bulk Waste, E-Waste, and Hazardous Materials Disposal
When standard residential bins are not quite enough to handle your debris, San Jacinto residents have multiple specialty disposal options at their fingertips. You can schedule a specialized curbside pickup directly through the CR&R online portal for large appliances, refrigerators containing Freon, and electronic waste like old televisions or computer monitors. For massive property cleanouts, temporary 10- to 40-yard roll-off dumpsters are available for rent. However, you must never toss household hazardous waste (HHW) such as used motor oil, old paint, chemical solvents, or batteries into your standard bins. These highly dangerous items must be properly transported to a certified Riverside County Department of Waste Resources drop-off facility to protect our local ecosystem.
Drop-off Facilities
Riverside County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Various locations across Riverside County (Visit rcwaste.org for the schedule)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What company provides trash pickup in San Jacinto?
CR&R Environmental Services is the exclusive, franchised waste hauler responsible for residential and commercial solid waste, recycling, and organics collection in the City of San Jacinto.
How many bulky items can I throw away for free each year?
San Jacinto households receive up to four free bulky item pickups per calendar year, and you may place up to four items at the curb during each pickup. This means you can dispose of up to 16 bulky items annually at no extra cost. You must call CR&R in advance to schedule the service.
Can I put my food scraps in a plastic bag before throwing them in the green bin?
No. CR&R strictly prohibits all plastic bags, including those labeled 'compostable', in the green organics cart. Food waste must be placed loosely into the cart or contained within an unwaxed paper bag.
Does my trash pickup get delayed on holidays in San Jacinto?
Yes, but only if the holiday falls on a weekday. CR&R observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If one of these holidays lands on a Monday through Friday, all collections for the rest of that week will be delayed by one day.