Burlingame trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly garbage + recycling + compost. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m. collection day; remove within 24 hours. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Blue recycle + green compost weekly. Batteries/cell phones + motor oil/filters curbside (City rate description). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | 2 free Bulky Item Collections/calendar year (Feb 1–Dec 31) on regular Mon–Fri collection day. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · recology.com |
| Hauler | Recology San Mateo County. |
| Contacts | Recology 650-595-3900. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m. collection day; remove within 24 hours.
Where
Curbside/roadside per guide.
Limits
Lid closed; BIC weight/length bans (no construction debris, household hazardous waste, >5 ft, >200 lb may fee).
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste via County (650-372-6200 / smchealth.org/hhw).
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 · burlingame.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
No collection Christmas Day & New Year’s Day; on/after → alternate day + advance notice.
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Full details for Burlingame: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City contracts Recology San Mateo County (650-595-3900). Weekly garbage + recycling + compost. RethinkWaste SFD guide (Burlingame listed): carts by 6:00 a.m.; wheels against curb; arrows toward street; 2 ft between; lids closed; put away within 24 hours (Municipal Code fine risk).
- Recycling
- Blue recycle + green compost weekly. Batteries/cell phones + motor oil/filters curbside (City rate description). Holiday trees next to green cart Jan 2–31 (cut if >8 ft).
- Bulk pickup
- 2 free Bulky Item Collections/calendar year (Feb 1–Dec 31) on regular Mon–Fri collection day. Per Recology BIC / Burlingame insert: ~2 cy / 12×32-gal bags + 1 large appliance + 1 bulky (mattress/furniture) + 1 e-scrap. Schedule Recology.com / 650-595-3900. City Bulky Item Disposal page confirms 2 free/year.
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m. collection day; remove within 24 hours.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside/roadside per guide.
- Curbside: limits
- Lid closed; BIC weight/length bans (no construction debris, household hazardous waste, >5 ft, >200 lb may fee).
- Curbside: brush
- Green cart; trees Jan next to green.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste via County (650-372-6200 / smchealth.org/hhw).
- Curbside: bags
- Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Possible Municipal Code fine if carts left >24 hours (guide).
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
No collection Christmas Day & New Year’s Day; on/after → alternate day + advance notice. No other holiday disruptions (RethinkWaste SFD guide).
- Hauler
- Recology San Mateo County
- Contacts
- Recology 650-595-3900
- Find your day
- City Garbage Utility (Recology) + Bulky Item Disposal
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: recology.com
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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