Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Sanger
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone
Set Out Time
By 5:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Solid waste, recycling, and green waste services are contracted through Mid Valley Disposal and billed monthly with City of Sanger municipal utility services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, In Person, Mail, Phone
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
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.
Local Tips & Community Info
Sanger's Integrated Waste Management
Sanger residents benefit from a streamlined residential refuse system managed through a direct partnership between the City of Sanger and Mid Valley Disposal. This joint effort ensures that Central Valley neighborhoods stay beautiful while meeting strict state landfill diversion goals. When a new utility account is established at City Hall, the city automatically issues three distinct carts to handle standard household garbage, mixed recyclables, and compostable green waste. Maintaining this three-cart system is a community-wide responsibility that helps Fresno County significantly reduce its environmental footprint.
Morning Set-Out Rules & Container Spacing
To guarantee your bins are emptied on your designated service day, Mid Valley Disposal requires all residential carts to be placed curbside by 6:00 a.m. The automated collection vehicles operate between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., so early placement is crucial. Residents must ensure there is a minimum of three feet of clearance between each container to allow the mechanical arms to grab the bins without knocking them over. Furthermore, all cart lids must be fully closed; overloaded bins with propped-open lids may be bypassed by the drivers to prevent street litter.
Sorting Your Debris and Green Waste
Proper material separation is highly enforced in Sanger to comply with California’s organics recycling mandates. Your green waste container is designated for yard trimmings as well as food scraps, meaning fruit peels, meat bones, and coffee grounds must go here rather than in the trash. Clean cardboard, aluminum, and rigid plastics belong in your recycling cart. Standard, non-recyclable refuse like styrofoam, pet waste, and treated wrappers are the only items that should end up in your standard garbage bin. Hazardous items like batteries and motor oil are strictly prohibited in all three carts.
Holiday Service Interruptions
The standard collection routing in Sanger is occasionally interrupted by major federal holidays. Mid Valley Disposal officially closes its operations in observance of New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If any of these specific holidays fall on a weekday (Monday through Friday), residential collection services will be delayed by exactly one day for the remainder of that week. If your normal trash day is Thursday and Thursday is Thanksgiving, your bins will be collected on Friday. Normal routing resumes the following Monday.
Managing Large Projects and Roll-Off Dumpsters
For residents undertaking significant home renovations, large landscaping projects, or garage cleanouts, standard curbside carts are often insufficient. Through Mid Valley Disposal, Sanger locals can rent temporary roll-off dumpsters ranging from 3-yard bins for minor debris to massive 40-yard containers for major construction cleanouts. If a rented dumpster needs to be placed on a public street or sidewalk, you will be required to obtain an Encroachment Permit from the City of Sanger Public Works department. Dumpsters placed entirely on private driveways do not require this city permit.
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
What time do I need to set my trash bins out in Sanger?
All trash, recycling, and green waste containers must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. Ensure they are spaced at least 3 feet apart.
Who do I call if my garbage was not picked up?
For all changes to service levels, missed collections, or special service requests, residents should contact the City of Sanger at 559-876-6300, option 1.
Does trash get picked up on Thanksgiving in Sanger?
No, Mid Valley Disposal observes Thanksgiving Day. If your collection day falls on or after the holiday, your pickup will be delayed by one day that week.