Atherton trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly gray mixed compostables (food scraps + garbage) + blue recycle + green yard trimmings. Verified 2026-10-15 · athertonca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Ready by 6:30 a.m.; retrieve within 24 hours. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Blue 64-gal recycle free; up to two green 96-gal yard trimmings free. Verified 2026-10-15 · athertonca.gov |
| Bulk | 2 free on-call cleanups/year (≥48 hours notice): 2 cy material (rigid ≤60 lb or bagged ≤30 lb) + 1 large appliance + 1 bulky + 1. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | GreenWaste Recovery. |
| Contacts | GreenWaste 650-798-5999. Verified 2026-10-15 · athertonca.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Ready by 6:30 a.m.; retrieve within 24 hours.
Where
Curbside (green always curb even with Backyard); 2 ft spacing; ≤150 lb/cart.
Limits
On-call package above; first 32-gal extra free then fee.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste/batteries/sharps not in carts; food not in green.
Bags
Extra recycle clear/translucent bags ≤30 lb; yard in paper bags.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · athertonca.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
No service New Year’s, Thanksgiving, Christmas; if holiday = normal day → remainder of week +1 day.
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Full details for Atherton: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Town franchise — GreenWaste Recovery (650-798-5999; [email protected]). Weekly gray mixed compostables (food scraps + garbage) + blue recycle + green yard trimmings. Town Service Guide on athertonca.gov.
- Recycling
- Blue 64-gal recycle free; up to two green 96-gal yard trimmings free. Food scraps go in gray mixed compostables (not green).
- Bulk pickup
- 2 free on-call cleanups/year (≥48 hours notice): 2 cy material (rigid ≤60 lb or bagged ≤30 lb) + 1 large appliance + 1 bulky + 1 e-waste (Freon item counts as appliance + bulky). Extra cardboard free if flattened/bundled ≤3′×3′×3′.
- Curbside: when
- Ready by 6:30 a.m.; retrieve within 24 hours.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside (green always curb even with Backyard); 2 ft spacing; ≤150 lb/cart.
- Curbside: limits
- On-call package above; first 32-gal extra free then fee.
- Curbside: brush
- Green yard only; woody debris ≤3′×3′×3′ bundled; trees Dec 26–Jan ≤6 ft sections next to green.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste/batteries/sharps not in carts; food not in green.
- Curbside: bags
- Extra recycle clear/translucent bags ≤30 lb; yard in paper bags.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not on Service Guide excerpt.
- 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 service New Year’s, Thanksgiving, Christmas; if holiday = normal day → remainder of week +1 day.
- Hauler
- GreenWaste Recovery
- Contacts
- GreenWaste 650-798-5999
- Find your day
- Town Garbage & Recycling FAQs
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: athertonca.gov
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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