Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Walnut
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Same day as trash collection (weekly)
Yard Waste
Same day as trash collection (weekly)
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste and recycling services in Walnut are contracted through Valley Vista Services and billed directly every three months.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizen discounts (for heads of household age 65+) and low-income rate assistance discounts are available upon application through Valley Vista Services.
Brown or Black Bin (Trash)
Place your cart at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day. When not out for collection, carts must be stored out of public view behind a fence or enclosure per city code.
Accepted Items
- ✓Regular household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Styrofoam (EPS)
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓Broken ceramics
Blue or Grey Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables in plastic. Place high-value CRV bottles at the bottom of the cart underneath other paper and cardboard to deter street scavengers.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean paper and cardboard
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓CRV beverage containers
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Rigid plastic containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Household hazardous waste
- ✕Yard trimmings
- ✕E-waste
Yard Waste Bin
All food scraps and organic waste must be placed in the green cart. Do not use plastic bags; use paper bags or certified compostable bags if necessary to contain food scraps.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Weeds and small branches
- ✓Fruit and vegetable scraps
- ✓Meat, dairy, and bones
- ✓Food-soiled paper products
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Unlimited (On-Call)
Placement
Do not place bulky items on the curb until you have received confirmation from VVS. Items should be placed curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your approved collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (couches, mattresses, chairs)
- ✓ Large appliances (refrigerators, washers)
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
- ✓ Water heaters
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
- ✕ Pesticides and chemicals
- ✕ Wet paint
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Automotive parts and fluids
The bulky item service is free for residential customers. Ensure you provide your account number and a detailed list of items when calling (800) 442-6454.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, your collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. If the holiday falls on a weekend, there is no change to the schedule.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and recycling follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard trash collection.
Regular collections will occur on all other federal holidays not explicitly listed by Valley Vista Services.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryVVS offers Holiday Tree Pickup on your regular trash day from December 26 through January 10. Trees are processed for recycling, so you must remove all ornaments, garlands, tinsel, and flocking. Trees taller than six feet must be cut in half.
Spring/Summer
March - AugustIf you are taking on large seasonal landscaping or remodeling projects, VVS offers temporary roll-off 'clean-up bins' to Walnut residents. You can rent 3-yard bins or larger roll-offs for extensive debris that exceeds the limits of your regular carts.
Local Tips & Community Info
Valley Vista Services: Walnut's Exclusive Hauler
Maintaining the pristine aesthetic of the City of Walnut relies heavily on effective waste management. For residential neighborhoods, Valley Vista Services (VVS) holds the exclusive franchise agreement to collect and process all municipal solid waste, recyclable goods, and organic compost. VVS equips single-family homes with specific, color-coded barrels designed for automated truck lifting. This partnership ensures that Walnut exceeds California's rigorous environmental diversion mandates while keeping local streets sanitary and visually appealing.
Barrel Set-Out and Removal Regulations
Punctuality and proper placement are vital for seamless curbside collection. Walnut homeowners must wheel their barrels to the street edge no later than 6:00 a.m. on their designated pickup day. To facilitate the mechanical arms of the VVS trucks, leave a minimum gap of two feet between each container. Keep barrels clear of mailboxes, fire hydrants, and parked vehicles. In keeping with the city's strict neighborhood beautification codes, all emptied containers must be retrieved from the curb and stored completely out of public view by 8:00 p.m. on the evening of your collection day.
Navigating the SB 1383 Organics Mandate
California's SB 1383 legislation requires a significant shift in how Walnut residents handle kitchen waste. Your green yard waste barrel is no longer just for grass clippings and branches. It serves as the mandatory destination for all organic food scraps, including meat, dairy, bones, vegetable peels, and food-soiled paper like coffee filters. Mixing these organics into the standard trash stream is prohibited. Clean plastics, aluminum, and cardboard go into the blue recycling container, leaving only non-recoverable refuse like synthetic wrappers and pet waste for the standard trash barrel.
Scheduling On-Demand Bulky Item Pickups
If you are upgrading furniture or clearing out garage clutter, Valley Vista Services provides Walnut residents with a convenient solution. You do not have to haul large items to a dump yourself; single-family households can schedule free bulky item pickups directly through VVS. Eligible items include mattresses, couches, broken appliances, and bundled wood. Electronic waste (e-waste) such as old televisions and computers can also be collected but must be explicitly mentioned when booking your appointment. Call the VVS customer care team at least 48 hours before your regular trash day to secure a spot on the route.
Holiday Schedule Adjustments
Valley Vista Services drivers take time off for six major federal holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If any of these recognized holidays falls on a weekday, residential collection schedules in Walnut will be pushed back by exactly one day for the remainder of that week. For example, if July 4th falls on a Tuesday, Tuesday collections will move to Wednesday, and so forth, with Friday routes being serviced on Saturday. Normal operations always resume the following week.
Drop-off Facilities
Grand Central Recycling and Transfer Station
999 S Hatcher Ave, Industry, CA 91748
Materials Accepted
Pomona Valley Transfer Station
1371 E 9th St, Pomona, CA 91766
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides residential trash collection in Walnut?
Valley Vista Services (VVS) is the exclusive franchised waste and recycling hauler for all residential neighborhoods in the City of Walnut.
When do I need to bring my empty trash barrels back inside?
To maintain neighborhood aesthetics, Walnut city regulations require that all emptied trash barrels be removed from the curb and stored out of public view by 8:00 p.m. on the day of collection.
Can I throw away a television in my regular trash?
No, televisions are considered e-waste and contain hazardous materials. You must call Valley Vista Services to schedule a special electronic waste curbside pickup.