Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Temescal Valley
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
Temescal Valley is an unincorporated Riverside County community serviced by Waste Management (WM). Waste collection is billed directly by the contracted hauler and is not bundled with local water district (TVWD) bills.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
A 10% senior discount on cart service is available for qualifying residents aged 65 and older who are heads of household.
Black or Dark Gray Bin (Trash)
All residential refuse must be securely bagged and fit entirely within the cart. Overloaded containers that prevent lids from shutting completely will be tagged and skipped to prevent wildlife foraging.
Accepted Items
- ✓Unrecyclable snack packaging and chip bags
- ✓Plastic film layers, bubble wrap, and grocery bags
- ✓Diapers, sanitary wipes, and bagged pet waste
- ✓Broken home glass, mirrors, and window panes
- ✓Worn-out rags, textiles, and composite trash elements
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be deposited loose, empty, dry, and entirely unbagged inside the blue container. Rinsing plastic and metal prevents contamination of dry paper sorting loads.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean glass bottles and food jars (all colors)
- ✓Aluminum soda cans and steel soup cans
- ✓Rigid plastic containers and jugs labeled #1 through #7
- ✓Flattened cardboard shipping boxes and clean paperboard packaging
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, and white office paper
Do NOT Include
- ✕Flimsy plastic grocery sacks or heavy bubble wraps
- ✕Polystyrene (Styrofoam) foam blocks or packing cups
- ✕Loose shredded paper fragments
- ✕Electronic components or consumer household batteries
- ✕Food-contaminated pizza boxes or greasy wax liners
Yard Waste Bin
Organic green waste must be loaded loose inside the cart. Do not bundle materials using metallic wire or plastic ropes, as they clog regional processing compost machinery.
Accepted Items
- ✓Fresh lawn clippings and organic thatch
- ✓Dry garden leaves, flowers, and shrub prunings
- ✓Tree branches under 4 inches in diameter and under 4 feet long
- ✓Household food scraps, fruit peelings, and vegetable cores
- ✓Meat leftovers, bones, dairy scraps, and bread crusts
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
2 pickups per calendar year
Placement
Oversized items must be placed neatly at the street curb edge by 6:00 AM on your confirmed appointment date. Ensure items do not block pedestrian sidewalks or roadway traffic.
Accepted
- ✓ Large household furniture (sofas, mattresses, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Major household appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers)
- ✓ Consumer electronics (television sets, computers, monitors)
- ✓ Bundled yard waste branches under 4 feet long and tied securely
Not Accepted
- ✕ Commercial liquid chemicals or industrial hazardous materials
- ✕ Loose construction demolition debris (concrete blocks, drywall panels)
- ✕ Automotive passenger tires and heavy car components
- ✕ Loose unbagged household garage trash piles
Once your two free annual service appointments are exhausted, additional bulk collections or cleanouts can be scheduled through CR&R for an established per-item or per-load fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a major observed calendar holiday occurs on a scheduled weekday, the curbside collection route for that day and all remaining pickup days for the rest of the week will be delayed by exactly one business day. Regular Friday neighborhood routes are completed on Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Green organic waste collections mirror the identical holiday schedule delay structure implemented for standard residential trash and blue bin recycling.
If an official calendar holiday falls naturally on a Saturday or Sunday, standard Monday through Friday residential collection loops remain completely unaffected.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer Heat Organic Odor Management
June to SeptemberHigh Inland Empire summer temperatures accelerate decomposition, creating heavy odors inside green organics carts. Layer food scrap fractions underneath dry yard trimmings and keep bin lids securely closed to prevent pest problems.
Post-Holiday Tree Recycling Loop
December to JanuaryNatural Christmas trees are collected curbside by CR&R for two weeks following the holidays. All tinsel, metallic stands, lights, and ornaments must be fully stripped. Trees exceeding 6 feet must be cut completely in half.
Winter Canyon Run-off Safety
November to MarchHeavy winter rains can cause localized erosion and mud flow across canyon streets. Ensure all collection containers are positioned securely out of active roadside water channels and gutters to prevent blocking neighborhood storm run-off.
Local Tips & Community Info
Riverside County Waste Management Operations
Riverside County designates Waste Management (WM) as the primary solid waste franchise hauler for the unincorporated Temescal Valley region. To guarantee seamless weekly service, homeowners must position their refuse carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the designated collection day. For inquiries regarding specific neighborhood route schedules, container replacements, or general service questions, residents are encouraged to contact WM’s regional customer care center to ensure their household waste needs are met.
Sorting Guidelines for the Recycling Receptacle
Proper material separation is critical to the region's environmental goals. Your dedicated recycling container is designed for everyday clean, dry household items. Allowed materials include flattened corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, rinsed glass bottles, and rigid plastic jugs. A major point of failure at the recycling plant is plastic film; therefore, you must keep all recyclables loose. Do not bag them. Styrofoam packaging, tangling cords, and greasy food boxes are strictly prohibited and belong in the standard landfill bin.
Organics Recovery and Kitchen Scraps
In compliance with California state law, Temescal Valley has transitioned to a comprehensive organics recycling program. The provided yard waste container is no longer just for landscaping debris like grass clippings and branches. You are now required to deposit all kitchen food scraps, including meat, dairy, coffee grounds, and vegetable peels, directly into this organics cart. This statewide initiative aims to drastically reduce the methane emissions produced when organic matter decomposes in a traditional landfill.
Scheduling Oversized Item Retrievals
When it comes time to discard oversized household goods, such as an old mattress, broken couch, or a large appliance, dumping them on the roadside is illegal and heavily fined. Fortunately, residential customers with active WM accounts are eligible for scheduled bulky item collections each calendar year. These special pickups must be arranged in advance by contacting Waste Management directly. The dispatch team will provide specific volume limits and instruct you on how to safely stage the items on your curb.
Precise Cart Placement for Automated Trucks
Because WM utilizes automated collection vehicles equipped with robotic lifting arms, precise container placement is necessary. Carts should be placed side-by-side with at least a three-foot gap between each one. Additionally, keep the bins at least three feet away from parked vehicles, mailboxes, and fences. Ensure the wheels are touching the curb and the lid opening faces the street, allowing the truck to lift and empty the barrel without spilling debris into the street.
Adjustments for Major National Holidays
Certain national holidays will affect your regular garbage pickup routine in Temescal Valley. Waste Management observes major holidays such as New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If a holiday falls on a weekday, all collection services for the remainder of that week will be delayed by one day. Regular scheduling automatically resumes the following Monday, so be sure to adjust your cart placement accordingly during holiday weeks.
Drop-off Facilities
El Sobrante Landfill (Privately Operated - Public Access)
10910 Dawson Canyon Rd, Corona, CA 92883
Materials Accepted
Riverside County HHW Collection Mobile Events
Varies (Rotates through regional locations like Corona City Yard)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides residential trash pickup services in Temescal Valley?
Because Temescal Valley is an unincorporated community in Riverside County, waste management is governed by the county franchise system. Services are executed by CR&R Environmental Services, which manages the local collection routes for Franchise Area 8.
Can Temescal Valley residents bring extra trash directly to the El Sobrante Landfill?
Yes. The privately owned El Sobrante Landfill located right in the valley is open to the public Monday through Saturday for self-haul residential waste disposal. Standard county tipping fees apply based on load size and material weight.
Where can I safely discard hazardous items like engine oil, paint, and batteries?
Hazardous materials are strictly prohibited from all curbside rolling carts. Temescal Valley residents can dispose of these items for free at rotating Riverside County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) mobile events or permanent regional collection yards.
Are household food scraps allowed in the green yard waste cart?
Yes, absolutely. To satisfy California SB 1383 regulations, all organic food scraps—including fruit and vegetable trimmings, meat bones, cheese, and bread—must be mixed directly into your green curbside cart alongside traditional lawn prunings.