Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for West Sacramento
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood street zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on your designated trash collection day.
Yard Waste
Organics and yard waste are collected weekly on your designated trash collection day.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside trash and recycling services are contracted through Waste Management but billed together with city water and sewer on your monthly municipal utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, Drop Box, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
The City offers the Low-Income Rate Assistance (LIRA) program ($20 monthly credit) and the Fixed Income Senior Rate Assistance (FISRA) program ($15 monthly credit for residents aged 62+).
Gray with Black Lid Bin (Trash)
All landfill trash must be securely bagged to prevent litter. Ensure your cart is not overfilled; the lid must close completely. Do not place recyclables or organic materials in this cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Chip bags and plastic wrappers
- ✓Diapers and bagged pet waste
- ✓Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam)
- ✓Textiles and clothing (if not donated)
- ✓Treated or painted wood
- ✓Standard household refuse
Gray with Blue Lid Bin (Recycling)
Keep all recyclables loose inside the cart! Do not place your paper, glass, or plastic inside plastic garbage bags, as they will jam the sorting machinery at the materials recovery facility.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Mixed paper, magazines, and mail
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Empty aerosol cans (dry)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Clean plastic bottles and containers (#1-#7)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Food waste and liquids
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Foam packaging
- ✕Clothing or textiles
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords)
Yard Waste Bin
All organic waste must go into the green-lidded cart. Place items loosely inside or use an ASTM D6400 rated compostable bag. Standard plastic bags are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food scraps (meat, bones, dairy, fruits, veggies)
- ✓Food-soiled paper (pizza boxes, napkins, uncoated paper plates)
- ✓Coffee grounds and eggshells
- ✓Leaves, grass clippings, and weeds
- ✓Small tree branches and shrubbery trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Two (2) free bulky waste appointments per year (July 1 - June 30).
Placement
Call WM at (866) 844-1508 to schedule your bulky waste collection. Do not place items at the curb until your scheduled appointment date.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large and small household appliances
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, monitors)
- ✓ Automobile tires (limit 4)
- ✓ Rugs and rolled carpets
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, oil, chemicals)
- ✕ Dirt, rock, sod, and concrete
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Liquid waste
If you exceed your two free pickups, you can call Environmental Services for a free landfill voucher. Exceeding set-out size limits may result in additional charges.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Waste Management only observes three holidays. If the holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the remainder of the week will be pushed back by one day (e.g., Thursday service moves to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
The one-day holiday delay applies equally to your trash, recycling, and organics carts.
If a designated holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there are absolutely no delays to your standard weekday collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
Late December through JanuaryFrom December 26 through late January, you can place natural, undecorated Christmas trees next to your organics cart on your regular collection day. Trees must be cut into 3-foot sections. Alternatively, local Cub Scout Pack 49 frequently offers weekend tree pickups for a community donation.
Fall
November to JanuaryDuring the designated Fall Leaf Season (November 1 to January 31), West Sacramento residents may place excess leaves in paper bags or ASTM D6400 compostable bags beside their organics cart. Bags must not weigh more than 50 pounds.
Local Tips & Community Info
Waste Management Municipal Partnership
In West Sacramento, residential curbside refuse and recycling operations are serviced exclusively through an agreement with Waste Management (WM). Every single-family dwelling is outfitted with three specialized carts designed for modern automated pickup: a container for daily household landfill trash, a dedicated bin for mixed recyclables, and a green cart for yard trimmings and organic materials. By consolidating solid waste services under one franchise hauler, the city maintains consistent neighborhood sanitation standards and streamlines the collection process across all districts.
Cart Positioning and Regulations
Ensuring your bins are emptied without a hitch requires following Waste Management's specific curbside placement guidelines. All carts must be wheeled out to the street edge early in the morning on your designated service day. Residents are instructed to leave ample space—typically two to three feet—between each bin so the truck's mechanical lifting arm has enough room to operate safely. Furthermore, bins should never obstruct bike lanes, fire hydrants, or mailboxes, and the lid must be completely closed to prevent windblown litter from cluttering local streets.
Disposing of Food Scraps and Cooking Oils
Following California's statewide environmental mandates, West Sacramento strongly enforces organics recycling. All typical food scraps, from fruit peels to meat bones, must be placed directly into your green organics cart alongside standard yard waste. The city also offers a unique solution for small volumes of household fats, oils, and grease (FOG). Instead of pouring these damaging liquids down the kitchen sink, residents are encouraged to soak up leftover cooking oils with paper towels or napkins and toss the soiled paper directly into the green organics bin.
Bulky Waste Appointments and Landfill Vouchers
Getting rid of large furniture, broken appliances, or heavy household debris is highly convenient for locals. Every residential address in West Sacramento is eligible to schedule two free bulky waste pick-up appointments per fiscal year, which runs from July 1 through June 30. If you have already exhausted your two free curbside pickups and still have oversized items cluttering your garage, you can contact the city's Environmental Services division to request a specialized landfill voucher. This voucher allows you to drop off additional bulky refuse directly at the Yolo County Central Landfill subject to certain restrictions.
Curbside Collection on Major Holidays
Unlike many municipalities that shift their schedules for every minor federal holiday, West Sacramento's waste collection remains largely uninterrupted throughout the year. Your routine curbside service will continue exactly as scheduled on days like Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day. The only three holidays that trigger a one-day delay in neighborhood collection are Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If your regular pickup day happens to fall on or after these three specific holidays during the workweek, expect the garbage truck to arrive one day later.
Household Hazardous Materials Collection
Toxic chemicals, wet paint, motor oil, and strong pesticides cannot legally or safely be thrown into your standard curbside carts. To help keep these dangerous contaminants out of the local soil and water table, West Sacramento provides a targeted disposal solution. Eligible households can schedule up to two special at-home collection appointments each year for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Booking these specialized pickups in advance guarantees that your household chemicals are processed and neutralized at a regulated environmental facility.
Drop-off Facilities
Yolo County Central Landfill
44090 County Road 28H, Woodland, CA 95776
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I throw away leftover food scraps in West Sacramento?
Under state law SB 1383, all West Sacramento residents must place food waste—including meat, bones, dairy, and coffee grounds—directly into their green-lidded organics cart alongside yard trimmings. Waste Management offers free kitchen pails to help you collect these scraps.
What happens if I need more than two bulky item pickups this year?
West Sacramento residents receive two free bulky waste pickups annually between July 1 and June 30. If you use both appointments and still have large items to dispose of, you can call Environmental Services at (916) 617-4590 to request a free landfill voucher (some restrictions apply).
Are there trash collection delays for every holiday in West Sacramento?
No. Waste Management only delays collection for three major holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. All other holidays (such as Memorial Day or Labor Day) will not interrupt your regular collection schedule.
How do I safely dispose of old paint and motor oil in West Sacramento?
Hazardous materials are strictly prohibited from curbside carts. Residents receive two free 'At Your Door' HHW collections per year by calling WM at (800) 449-7587. Alternatively, you can drop off HHW for free at the Yolo County Central Landfill on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.