Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Stevenson Ranch
Trash Day
Weekly collection Monday through Friday, depending on your street zone.
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same day as regular trash.
Yard Waste
Organics and green waste are collected weekly on the same day as trash.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Stevenson Ranch is an unincorporated LA County community serviced under the county franchise agreement with Burrtec Waste Industries.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior and low-income rate discounts are available for qualifying residential customers.
Black Bin (Trash)
Bag all trash to prevent litter. Place carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day with lids completely closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Pet waste and kitty litter
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Treated wood
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Broken ceramics
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Place recyclables loosely in the blue cart. Do not bag recyclables. Ensure containers are empty and free of excessive food residue.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Mixed paper and junk mail
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Rigid plastic containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Liquids
- ✕Tanglers (cords, wires, hoses)
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Loose yard trimmings go directly in the cart. However, all food waste must be placed inside a plastic bag before being dropped into the green cart per LA County franchise rules.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Tree branches and prunings
- ✓Food waste (must be bagged)
- ✓Food-soiled paper
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Unlimited on-call collections (requires advance request)
Placement
Place scheduled bulky items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated service day, ensuring they do not block traffic or pedestrian walkways.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large appliances (refrigerators, washers)
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Liquid paint
- ✕ Automotive parts and tires
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
Standard bulky item pickups are included in your residential franchise service at no additional charge as long as they are scheduled in advance.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, trash, recycling, and organics collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and recycling services follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as the trash service.
If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be no delay in your regularly scheduled curbside service.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter Holidays
December 26 to January 7Burrtec provides free curbside Christmas tree recycling. Remove all ornaments, lights, tinsel, and stands. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half. Place the bare tree at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your regular collection day.
Fire Season
May to OctoberDuring peak fire season, residents must maintain defensible space. If your brush clearance generates more debris than your green cart can hold, call Burrtec 24 hours in advance to schedule a free excess green waste collection.
Local Tips & Community Info
Stevenson Ranch Trash Pickup Schedule
Residents of Stevenson Ranch rely on consistent and reliable curbside trash pickup to keep the community clean and beautiful. In this unincorporated Los Angeles County area, standard waste management services are primarily provided by Republic Services. Garbage collection happens once a week. To ensure smooth pickup, all household trash should be bagged and placed securely inside your designated refuse container. Make sure your carts are placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on your designated collection day to avoid any missed pickups, as routes can vary in timing.
Recycling Collection Guidelines
Sustainability is a key focus for Stevenson Ranch, and maintaining a robust recycling program is essential for environmental conservation. Your recycling bins are collected on the same day as your regular household trash. Acceptable recyclable materials include flattened cardboard, clean paper, glass bottles, aluminum cans, and rigid plastics. Please ensure all items are reasonably clean and free from liquid or food residue. Avoid tossing plastic grocery bags, greasy pizza boxes, or electronic waste into your blue recycling cart, as these items will contaminate the entire recycling stream.
Bulk Waste & Large Item Disposal
Occasionally, you may have items that are simply too large to fit into your standard garbage cart. For residents needing to dispose of bulky items like old furniture, broken household appliances, or large mattresses, Republic Services offers scheduled bulk waste pickups. Stevenson Ranch households are typically allowed a specific number of free bulky item collections per calendar year. You must contact customer service in advance to schedule this pickup. Remember not to place heavy items on the curb without a confirmed appointment, as this violates local neighborhood guidelines and creates safety hazards.
Yard Waste Pickup Guidelines
Keeping up with landscaping in Stevenson Ranch means you will likely generate green waste throughout the year. Organic yard waste is collected weekly alongside your regular trash and recycling services. You should place grass clippings, fallen leaves, small tree branches, and pulled weeds into your designated green yard waste bin. Do not use plastic garbage bags for your organic waste, as this directly disrupts the local composting process. All branches should be cut down to fit completely inside the container with the lid fully closed. Dirt, large rocks, and chemically treated wood are strictly prohibited in the green waste bin.
Holiday Collection Delays
Trash collection schedules in Stevenson Ranch are subject to change during major national holidays. When a recognized holiday—such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, or Independence Day—falls on a weekday, service is typically delayed by exactly one day for the remainder of that week. For example, if a holiday falls on a Monday, Monday's collection will happen on Tuesday, and Friday's regular collection will move to Saturday. Always check the official hauler's holiday schedule online to ensure your bins are placed out on the correct adjusted day.
Proper Bin Placement & Guidelines
Correct bin placement ensures efficient mechanical lifting by the collection trucks and prevents neighborhood street clutter. Carts should be placed directly at the edge of the street with the wheels resting against the curb and the handles facing toward your property. Leave at least three feet of clearance between each individual bin, and ensure they are placed safely away from parked vehicles, mailboxes, and low-hanging trees. After your trash and recycling have been collected, local regulations require that all empty carts be removed from the street and stored out of public view by the evening of your collection day.
Drop-off Facilities
Chiquita Canyon Landfill
29201 Henry Mayo Dr, Castaic, CA 91384
Materials Accepted
Nicole Bernson S.A.F.E. Collection Center
10241 N. Balboa Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my trash pickup in Stevenson Ranch is missed?
If your trash, recycling, or green waste bin was not emptied by the end of your scheduled collection day, leave the bin at the curb and contact your waste provider's customer support within 24 hours. As long as your carts were properly placed out by 6:00 AM without any prohibited items, they will typically dispatch a driver for a recovery pickup on the following business day.
How do I properly dispose of hazardous waste in Stevenson Ranch?
Household hazardous waste such as paint, motor oil, batteries, strong pesticides, and electronics cannot be placed in any of your regular curbside bins. Stevenson Ranch residents must utilize Los Angeles County S.A.F.E. Collection Centers or attend designated mobile hazardous waste collection events in the Santa Clarita Valley for safe disposal.
Will holidays affect my garbage collection schedule?
Yes, major holidays like Christmas, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Memorial Day will shift the collection schedule. If the holiday occurs on a weekday, services for that day and the rest of the week will be delayed by one day, with regular Friday pickups shifting to Saturday.