Brisbane trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly garbage cart (20/32/64/96 gal per SSF–Brisbane residential guide). Verified 2026-10-15 · brisbaneca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | On-call cleanup / bulky materials ≤12 hours before collection (guide). Routine cart clock: check Scavenger FAQ/guide — lids closed. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Weekly 64-gal split recycling cart + weekly organics (green). Verified 2026-10-15 · brisbaneca.gov |
| Bulk | Single-family: 2 free On-Call Cleanups/calendar year (appointment ≥1–2 business days ahead; on regular service day) (large items). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · ssfscavenger.com |
| Hauler | South San Francisco Scavenger (majority); Recology (Tunnel Ave only). |
| Contacts | Scavenger 650-589-4020; Public Works 415-508-2130. Verified 2026-10-15 · brisbaneca.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
On-call cleanup / bulky materials ≤12 hours before collection (guide). Routine cart clock: check Scavenger FAQ/guide — lids closed.
Where
Curbside; contain loose items in bags/boxes for cleanup; carpet rolls ≤4 ft; wood waste bundled ≤4 ft.
Limits
Cleanup limits above. Green bin: organics only (yard, food scraps, food-soiled/wax-coated paper) — not plastic-looking items.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste not in On-Call Cleanup. Film plastic not in blue recycle stream.
Bags
Cleanup: bags/boxes.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · brisbaneca.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
SSF Scavenger: no service Christmas Day or New Year’s Day; if regular day lands on those → alternate day + mail notice.
Verified 2026-10-15 · ssfscavenger.com
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Full details for Brisbane: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City + South San Francisco Scavenger (650-589-4020; [email protected]) for nearly all of Brisbane; Tunnel Avenue only → Recology. Weekly garbage cart (20/32/64/96 gal per SSF–Brisbane residential guide). Integrated rate includes green organics for single-family.
- Recycling
- Weekly 64-gal split recycling cart + weekly organics (green). Sort Smart guide via Scavenger. Film plastic/bags not in Scavenger recycle — retail drop-off.
- Bulk pickup
- Single-family: 2 free On-Call Cleanups/calendar year (appointment ≥1–2 business days ahead; on regular service day). Options: 12 bags garbage OR 6 bags + 1 large item OR 2 large items. Set out ≤12 hours before scheduled collection (2025 SSF–Brisbane guide). Mattress: up to 4 free at Blue Line Transfer alone, or schedule pickup. Extra bags/junk for fee if cleanups used.
- Curbside: when
- On-call cleanup / bulky materials ≤12 hours before collection (guide). Routine cart clock: check Scavenger FAQ/guide — lids closed.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; contain loose items in bags/boxes for cleanup; carpet rolls ≤4 ft; wood waste bundled ≤4 ft.
- Curbside: limits
- Cleanup limits above. Green bin: organics only (yard, food scraps, food-soiled/wax-coated paper) — not plastic-looking items.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard in green cart; cleanup wood ≤4 ft bundled.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste not in On-Call Cleanup. Film plastic not in blue recycle stream.
- Curbside: bags
- Cleanup: bags/boxes.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
SSF Scavenger: no service Christmas Day or New Year’s Day; if regular day lands on those → alternate day + mail notice. Other holidays: regular collection (office hours may shorten). 2026 table: New Year's Day Thu Jan 1 CLOSED; Christmas Fri Dec 25 CLOSED (Sat make-up for Fri routes per Beyond the Curb when applicable).
- Hauler
- South San Francisco Scavenger (majority); Recology (Tunnel Ave only)
- Contacts
- Scavenger 650-589-4020; Public Works 415-508-2130
- Find your day
- City Waste & Recycling + SSF Scavenger
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: brisbaneca.gov
Bulk: ssfscavenger.com
Holidays: ssfscavenger.com
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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