Alameda trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly garbage + recycling + organics carts. Verified 2026-10-15 · alamedacountyindustries.com · source |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Carts curb by 6:00 a.m. (Residential Recycling Guide). FAQ page also says 5:00 a.m.m.; note conflict. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Weekly recycle + organics per ACI Residential Recycling Guide. Verified 2026-10-15 · alamedacountyindustries.com · source |
| Bulk | All residential (single-family/multiplex/multi-family): 1 on-call bulky/household/unit per 12 months free. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · alamedacountyindustries.com · source |
| Hauler | Alameda County Industries (ACI). |
| Contacts | ACI 510-483-1400 Verified 2026-10-15 · alamedacountyindustries.com · source |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Carts curb by 6:00 a.m. (Residential Recycling Guide).
Where
Face street; ~3 ft between carts; not near cars/hydrants/low branches/meters/poles; lids fully closed; leave until emptied.
Limits
Lid must close; no wedging/compacting.
Not allowed
household hazardous waste/construction debris need special handling; no single bulky item >150 lb.
Bags
Contain loose/small bulky items; overflow garbage needs tags.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarHolidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
No collection Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day.
Verified 2026-10-15 · alamedacountyindustries.com · source
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- Trash
- City franchise — Alameda County Industries (ACI) (510-483-1400; [email protected]). Weekly garbage + recycling + organics carts. Overflow garbage only with pre-paid tags (call ACI) or additional service.
- Recycling
- Weekly recycle + organics per ACI Residential Recycling Guide. Extra/occasional overflow → On-Call Clean Up.
- Bulk pickup
- All residential (single-family/multiplex/multi-family): 1 on-call bulky/household/unit per 12 months free. Up to 3 cy (3′×3′×9′) + up to 3 large bulky items ≤150 lb each (appliances/mattresses/furniture; 1 may be e-waste). Set curb by 6:00 a.m.; not >24 hours early. Extra volume/days for fee. Not available first two weeks of January (tree season). City Zero Waste page confirms ACI on-call.
- Curbside: when
- Carts curb by 6:00 a.m. (Residential Recycling Guide). FAQ page also says 5:00 a.m.m.; note conflict.
- Curbside: where
- Face street; ~3 ft between carts; not near cars/hydrants/low branches/meters/poles; lids fully closed; leave until emptied.
- Curbside: limits
- Lid must close; no wedging/compacting. Pre-paid tags for overflow bags.
- Curbside: brush
- Organics cart; holiday trees next to carts Jan (cut >6 ft in half; no plastic wrap).
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste/construction debris need special handling; no single bulky item >150 lb.
- Curbside: bags
- Contain loose/small bulky items; overflow garbage needs tags.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Fees for excess bulky volume; dollar amounts via ACI rates.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
No collection Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day. Weekday holiday: service on/after holiday one day late (Thu→Fri; Fri→Sat). Preceding days unaffected.
- Hauler
- Alameda County Industries (ACI)
- Contacts
- ACI 510-483-1400
- Find your day
- City Zero Waste + ACI Alameda
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: alamedacountyindustries.com
Bulk: alamedacountyindustries.com
Holidays: alamedacountyindustries.com
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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