Berkeley trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | City of Berkeley Zero Waste collection ([email protected]) — weekly landfill + compost; recycling via Ecology Center for 1–9 unit residential. Verified 2026-10-15 · berkeleyca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Carts curb by 7:00 a.m.; remove within 24 hours after pickup (Zero Waste guide). Missed pickup: report by 5:00 p.m. next day (Mon for Fri–Sun misses). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Weekly dual-stream via Ecology Center (cardboard/paper + container). Verified 2026-10-15 · berkeleyca.gov |
| Bulk | 1–4 unit owners: 1 free bulky/calendar year up to 3 cy (~20 large bags / 9′×3′×3′); Wednesdays only; schedule; cancel by 2:00 p.m. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · berkeleyca.gov |
| Hauler | City of Berkeley Zero Waste (+ Ecology Center recycling). |
| Contacts | Zero Waste CS 510-981-7270; Ecology Center 510-527-5555. Verified 2026-10-15 · berkeleyca.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Carts curb by 7:00 a.m.; remove within 24 hours after pickup (Zero Waste guide). Missed pickup: report by 5:00 p.m. next day (Mon for Fri–Sun misses).
Where
Gutter in front of curb/driveway; wheels against curb; lids fully closed; ≥1 ft between carts; ≥3 ft from parked vehicles; parking strip if street-sweeping day; don't block sidewalk/traffic.
Limits
Lid must close; pre-paid bags ≤10; bulky ≤3 cy free then $46.06/cy. Improper/obstructed placement → special pickup charge to return.
Not allowed
See bulky ban list; Sorting Guide for cart streams. Mattresses via separate mattress program / Transfer Station — not free bulky.
Bags
Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · berkeleyca.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
No trash/compost/recycle on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day; pickup one day later for rest of week including Sat/Sun.
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- Trash
- City of Berkeley Zero Waste collection (510-981-7270; [email protected]) — weekly landfill + compost; recycling via Ecology Center (510-527-5555) for 1–9 unit residential. Trash cart sizes 20/32/64/96 gal (rates include weekly recycle + compost).
- Recycling
- Weekly dual-stream via Ecology Center (cardboard/paper + container). Compost weekly with City.
- Bulk pickup
- 1–4 unit owners: 1 free bulky/calendar year up to 3 cy (~20 large bags / 9′×3′×3′); Wednesdays only; schedule 510-981-7270; cancel by 2:00 p.m. Business day before. Extra cy $46.06. Set curb by 7:00 a.m.; not more than 1 day early. Bans: household hazardous waste, mattresses (separate program), large/refrigerated appliances, e-waste, construction debris, rocks/dirt/concrete, tires, recyclables/organics. Pre-paid bags for extra trash/plant debris (≤10 bags/collection) beside cart on regular day.
- Curbside: when
- Carts curb by 7:00 a.m.; remove within 24 hours after pickup (Zero Waste guide). Missed pickup: report by 5:00 p.m. next day (Mon for Fri–Sun misses).
- Curbside: where
- Gutter in front of curb/driveway; wheels against curb; lids fully closed; ≥1 ft between carts; ≥3 ft from parked vehicles; parking strip if street-sweeping day; don't block sidewalk/traffic.
- Curbside: limits
- Lid must close; pre-paid bags ≤10; bulky ≤3 cy free then $46.06/cy. Improper/obstructed placement → special pickup charge to return.
- Curbside: brush
- Plant debris via compost cart or pre-paid plant bags; Transfer Station options.
- Curbside: not allowed
- See bulky ban list; Sorting Guide for cart streams. Mattresses via separate mattress program / Transfer Station — not free bulky.
- Curbside: bags
- Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Special pickup charge for obstructed carts; excess bulky fee $46.06/cy; specific early set-out.
- 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 trash/compost/recycle on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day; pickup one day later for rest of week including Sat/Sun. Other holidays: normal.
- Hauler
- City of Berkeley Zero Waste (+ Ecology Center recycling)
- Contacts
- Zero Waste CS 510-981-7270; Ecology Center 510-527-5555
- Find your day
- City Residential Waste Services
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: berkeleyca.gov
Bulk: berkeleyca.gov
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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