Grey or Black Bin (Trash)
Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day with the lid fully closed. Ensure carts are spaced at least 3 feet apart from each other and away from obstacles like parked cars or mailboxes.
Accepted Items
- ✓Regular household garbage
- ✓Styrofoam (EPS)
- ✓Diapers and sanitary products
- ✓Pet waste and cat litter
- ✓Broken ceramics and dishes
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Plastic bags and film
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Place items loosely inside the blue cart. Do not bag recyclables, as the AI sorting equipment cannot process bagged materials. Ensure all containers are clean and dry.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean paper and newspaper
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Recyclable plastic containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords, clothing)
Yard Waste Bin
No plastic bags, pet waste, or treated wood. Organic waste must go directly into the green cart to be properly processed at Mid Valley Disposal's regional composting facility.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and weeds
- ✓Leaves and small branches
- ✓Fruit and vegetable peels
- ✓Coffee grounds and filters
- ✓Food-soiled paper (napkins, tea bags)
- ✓Bread, pasta, and grains
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
2 Free Pickups Per Year
Placement
Items must be placed at the curb prior to the scheduled pickup time and must not block sidewalks, traffic, or your automated collection carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Old appliances (refrigerators, washers)
- ✓ Couches and mattresses
- ✓ Household furniture
- ✓ Items under 100 lbs
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste and chemicals
- ✕ Commercial construction debris
- ✕ Loose household trash
- ✕ Items over 100 lbs or requiring more than two people to lift
Pickups must be scheduled by calling the City of Sanger Public Works at (559) 876-6300, option 1. Additional items beyond the annual allowance can be picked up for an extra fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your scheduled collection day falls on or after an observed holiday, your pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week (e.g., Thursday routes move to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and organics (green cart) collections follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard trash and recycling.
Mid Valley Disposal only shifts routes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Normal service occurs on all other federal holidays.
Observed Holidays
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Don't Bag Your Recyclables
The high-tech AI robotics at the Mid Valley Disposal MRF cannot see inside plastic garbage bags. All recyclables in your blue cart must remain loose. Loose plastic bags also jam the gears and belts of the automated sorting lines.
Keep Bulky and Hazardous Items Out of Carts
Never stuff electronics, construction debris, automotive parts, or hazardous chemicals into your standard curbside carts. These items cause truck fires and damage machinery. Utilize Sanger's two free annual bulky item pickups for large items instead.
Proper Cart Spacing is Essential
Mid Valley Disposal uses automated trucks equipped with mechanical arms. If your grey, blue, and green carts are placed too close together or blocked by a parked car, the driver cannot safely lift them. Always maintain a three-foot clearance around each bin.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryResidents can participate in the city's Christmas Tree Recycling program during the weeks immediately following the holiday. You must remove all tree stands, lights, ornaments, and tinsel before placing the tree out for designated green waste collection.
Summer
June - SeptemberDuring the intense Central Valley summer heat, organic waste in the green cart can quickly generate odors and attract flies. Residents are encouraged to freeze meat and food scraps in a container until the night before collection day and keep the cart lid completely closed.
About Sanger Waste Management
SB 1383 Compliance with Mid Valley Disposal
The City of Sanger partners with Mid Valley Disposal to operate a comprehensive three-cart automated waste collection system. To comply with California's SB 1383 mandates aimed at reducing landfill methane emissions, residents are required to use a grey or black cart for traditional trash, a blue cart for recyclables, and a green cart strictly for organic waste, which includes both yard trimmings and household food scraps.
AI-Powered Recycling Processing for Sanger Residents
Materials collected from Sanger's blue recycling carts are transported to Mid Valley Disposal's Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in nearby Fresno. This facility recently underwent a multi-million dollar upgrade and now features advanced AI-powered robotic sorting technology. These robotics help precisely separate recyclable materials from contaminants at high speeds, ensuring that cleaner streams of cardboard, plastics, and metals re-enter the circular economy rather than the landfill.
Maximizing Your Free Bulky Item Pickups
Sanger residents are entitled to two free bulky item pickups per calendar year through the City's partnership with Mid Valley Disposal. Each scheduled pickup allows for up to three items. Alternatively, residents can combine their two pickups to have up to six items hauled away at once. To qualify, each item must weigh under 100 pounds, be easily handled by two people, and fit onto a standard flatbed truck.
Streamlined Holiday Schedule Rules
Unlike some haulers that shift schedules for every federal holiday, Mid Valley Disposal keeps things simple for Sanger by only observing three major holidays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If your collection day falls on or after one of these specific holidays, your service will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. For all other holidays, such as Memorial Day or Labor Day, collections occur on their normal schedule.
Drop-off Facilities
Mid Valley Disposal - Kingsburg MRF & Transfer Station
1535 Avenue 392, Kingsburg, CA 93631
Materials Accepted
Mid Valley Disposal - Fresno MRF & Transfer Station
2721 S. Elm Ave, Fresno, CA 93706
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I call if my trash cart is broken in Sanger?
While the City of Sanger contracts with Mid Valley Disposal for the physical carts, residents must submit repair or replacement requests directly to the City. You can do this by submitting an online form on the City's website or by calling Public Works at (559) 876-6300.
How many bulky item pickups do I get per year in Sanger?
Sanger residents receive two free bulky item pickups per calendar year. Each pickup allows for up to three large items. You also have the option to combine both pickups into a single request, allowing you to dispose of up to six items at one time.
Does Mid Valley Disposal pick up trash on Memorial Day or Labor Day?
Yes. Mid Valley Disposal only observes three holidays for route delays: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. On all other federal holidays, including Memorial Day and Labor Day, you should have your carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. as usual.
Can I put my food scraps in a plastic bag before tossing them in the green cart?
No. Plastic bags severely contaminate the commercial composting process. All food scraps, yard trimmings, and food-soiled paper must be placed loosely into the green organics cart.