Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Yuba City
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday, with your specific pickup day determined by your street address.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your trash service.
Yard Waste
Green organics and yard waste are collected weekly on the same day as your trash service.
Set Out Time
By 5:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential collection in Yuba City runs 365 days a year with no holiday delays. Single-family households can also schedule up to four free bulky item pickups per calendar year.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Eligible low-income households enrolled in the PG&E CARE program may qualify for a service rate discount.
Gray Bin (Trash)
All refuse must fit inside the gray cart with the lid closed. Hazardous waste, construction debris, and hot ashes are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flimsy plastics (bags, film, and wrap)
- ✓Styrofoam and packaging peanuts
- ✓Cat litter and animal waste
- ✓Ceramics, broken glass, and mirrors
- ✓Diapers and sanitary products
- ✓Non-recyclable food wrappers
Blue Split-Cart (Black Lid / Blue Lid) Bin (Recycling)
Materials must be separated into their proper compartments. Do not bag recyclables. Extra cardboard can be flattened to 3'x3' and stacked next to the cart for free collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean paper and small cardboard (Black Lid side)
- ✓Junk mail and magazines (Black Lid side)
- ✓Plastics #1-#7 bottles and jugs (Blue Lid side)
- ✓Aluminum and steel/tin cans (Blue Lid side)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (Blue Lid side)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags and film
- ✕Food-soiled paper and greasy pizza boxes
- ✕Styrofoam packaging
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, wires, cords)
- ✕Ceramics and Pyrex glass
Yard Waste Bin
Food scraps can be placed loosely in the cart or bagged in a paper bag. Do not use standard plastic bags. Keep the cart free of dirt, rocks, and treated wood.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food scraps (meat, bones, dairy, and produce)
- ✓Food-soiled paper (pizza boxes, napkins, paper plates)
- ✓Grass clippings, leaves, and weeds
- ✓Tree trimmings (under 8 inches in diameter)
- ✓Coffee grounds and paper filters
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Four (4) free curbside Bulky Item Collection appointments per calendar year for single-family residences.
Placement
Place items at the curb in front of your residence by 5:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. Attach a sign that reads 'RECOLOGY' to the pile. Do not block the sidewalk or street.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, mattresses)
- ✓ Large appliances (refrigerators, washers)
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, computers, monitors)
- ✓ Up to 4 passenger tires (no rims)
- ✓ Bagged or bundled excess garbage and yard waste
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste and liquid paint
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris (concrete, asphalt, dirt)
- ✕ Treated or pressure-treated wood
- ✕ Hot ashes or infectious waste
- ✕ Auto parts (other than 4 tires)
The four annual collections are free. If you exceed this limit or have items exceeding the size/weight restrictions, you must pay an additional service fee or rent a temporary debris box.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Recology Yuba-Sutter collects residential garbage, recycling, and organics 365 days a year. There are NO delays in curbside collection for any holiday, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and organics follow the exact same non-delayed, 365-day schedule.
While collection trucks run on holidays, they often finish their routes earlier than usual. You must place your carts at the curb the night before a major holiday to avoid missing the truck. Administrative offices and transfer stations are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December 26th to January 31stRecology offers a massive window for curbside holiday tree collection [1.2.3]. Strip the tree of all tinsel, lights, and stands, cut it down so no section is longer than 6 feet, and place it next to your carts by 6:00 a.m. on your normal collection day.
Year-Round
PeriodicThe Regional Waste Management Authority occasionally distributes free 'Waste Tire Amnesty Coupons' through a state grant. During these events, Yuba City residents can drop off up to 20 passenger car and light truck tires for free at the Marysville Transfer Station.
Local Tips & Community Info
Yuba City Garbage Collection Details
In Yuba City, residential waste management is operated through a dedicated partnership with Recology Yuba-Sutter. Homeowners are provided with a standard gray or black garbage bin for regular household refuse, which is emptied on a designated weekly schedule. It is highly recommended to roll your carts to the curb by the night before, or no later than 5:00 a.m. on your collection morning, to ensure the automated trucks do not bypass your residence. If you forget your pickup day, Recology offers an easy-to-use digital schedule tool tailored to your specific street address.
Proper Sorting for Commingled Recycling
Sutter County prioritizes environmental sustainability, and your blue recycling cart plays a massive role in reducing landfill dependence. Clean and dry materials, including aluminum cans, cardboard boxes, glass jars, and rigid plastic containers, should go loosely into the blue bin. Do not bag your recyclables in plastic garbage bags, as this jams the sorting machinery at the local materials recovery facility. Make sure all food residue is rinsed out to avoid contamination.
Green Waste and Excess Yard Debris
Maintaining a beautiful lawn in Yuba City means generating organic waste like leaves, grass clippings, and small branches. These natural materials belong in your green cart. However, if a weekend landscaping project leaves you with more yard waste than your bin can hold, residents have options. You can bundle or bag excess green waste for special pickup arrangements, or transport it to the local waste facility. Avoid putting rocks, dirt, or treated wood into the green container.
Safe Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
Things like old paint, motor oil, batteries, and leftover garden pesticides are incredibly dangerous if tossed into standard trash bins. Yuba City locals are fortunate to have a dedicated Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility situated at 134 Burns Drive. This drop-off location is typically open on Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., providing a safe, environmentally responsible way to discard of toxic household chemicals. Never pour these liquids down the storm drain or dump them in your gray cart.
Cart Placement and Clearance Instructions
Automated sanitation trucks require specific spacing to grab and empty your bins safely. When lining up your carts along the curb, leave a minimum of three feet of space between the garbage, recycling, and green waste containers. Also, ensure they are positioned at least five feet away from parked vehicles, fire hydrants, and mailboxes. The arrows on the cart lids must point out toward the street, and the wheels should rest tightly against the curb.
Addressing Missed Services and Bulky Waste
Have a broken appliance or an old mattress you need to discard? Please do not leave it illegally dumped in an alleyway. Recology Yuba-Sutter offers scheduled bulky item collections for items that simply will not fit into a standard cart. If you need to arrange a special haul-away, or if your regular garbage was somehow missed during the weekly route, contact Recology customer service directly at (530) 743-6933. They will help coordinate a solution quickly and efficiently.
Drop-off Facilities
Yuba-Sutter Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility & Reuse Center
134 Burns Drive, Yuba City, CA 95991
Materials Accepted
Recology Yuba-Sutter Transfer Station & MRF
3001 N Levee Road, Marysville, CA 95901
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use the split-recycling cart in Yuba City?
Yuba City utilizes a specialized split-recycling cart to keep materials clean [1.2.4]. You must place clean paper, magazines, and small cardboard pieces into the side with the black lid. Plastics, aluminum foil, glass bottles, and tin cans go into the side with the blue lid. The Recology trucks have separate compartments to maintain this sorting.
Is my trash pickup delayed on Thanksgiving or Christmas?
No! Recology Yuba-Sutter is one of the rare haulers that operates 365 days a year for residential curbside collection. Your carts will be serviced on your normal day, even if it falls on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day. Make sure to put your carts out the night before, as drivers usually finish holiday routes early.
How do I dispose of old furniture or a mattress in Yuba City?
Single-family residents in Yuba City receive four free bulky item pickups every year. You can schedule a pickup by calling Recology at (530) 743-6933. You are allowed to set out up to 10 items per appointment, including furniture, mattresses, appliances, and e-waste.
Can I put greasy pizza boxes in the blue recycling cart?
No, heavily greased or food-soiled cardboard ruins the paper recycling process. However, because Yuba City complies with state organics laws, you should place greasy pizza boxes directly into your green compost cart along with your food scraps!