Colma trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly Recycle, Organics, and Garbage (basic service). Verified 2026-10-15 · colma.ca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Town FAQ: carts out by 4:00 a.m. collection day. (Winter newsletter also mentions ready by 7 a.m. in one bullet.m.) Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · colma.ca.gov |
| Recycling | Weekly blue Recycle Cart + green Compost/Organics; gray garbage for residuals. Verified 2026-10-15 · colma.ca.gov |
| Bulk | One On-Call Bulky Goods collection annually — schedule ≥2 weeks ahead ([email protected] per Town mattress FAQ). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · colma.ca.gov |
| Hauler | Republic Services. |
| Contacts | 650-756-1130; [email protected]; Town 650-997-8300. Verified 2026-10-15 · colma.ca.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Town FAQ: carts out by 4:00 a.m. collection day. (Winter newsletter also mentions ready by 7 a.m. in one bullet.m.)
Where
Curbside, wheels against curb; ~2 ft between carts and from parked cars; keep off street during street sweeping times.
Limits
Don't overfill; lids closed. Bulky limits as above.
Not allowed
Per Republic Colma materials lists; household hazardous waste not in carts.
Bags
Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
Verified 2026-10-15 · colma.ca.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · colma.ca.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Republic Colma: observes Christmas & New Year’s; if pickup falls on holiday → delayed one day; Friday service not affected.
Verified 2026-10-15 · republicservices.com
Private junk pickup
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Full details for Colma: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Town exclusive franchise — Republic Services ([email protected]; 650-756-1130; same corridor office 1680 Edgeworth Ave, Daly City). Weekly Recycle, Organics, and Garbage (basic service). Day via Republic “View My Schedule.”
- Recycling
- Weekly blue Recycle Cart + green Compost/Organics; gray garbage for residuals. Town FAQ: lids fully closed; don't overfill.
- Bulk pickup
- One On-Call Bulky Goods collection annually — schedule ≥2 weeks ahead (650-756-1130 / [email protected] per Town mattress FAQ). Up to 2 cy bagged/boxed/bundled garbage (~12×32-gal) ≤60 lb each; up to two large items ≤200 lb / 3×6 ft (appliances, mattresses, electronics). Set out by 4:00 a.m. appointment day. Tree trunks/branches ≤2 ft dia / 4 ft / 60 lb.
- Curbside: when
- Town FAQ: carts out by 4:00 a.m. collection day. (Winter newsletter also mentions ready by 7 a.m. in one bullet.m.)
- Curbside: where
- Curbside, wheels against curb; ~2 ft between carts and from parked cars; keep off street during street sweeping times.
- Curbside: limits
- Don't overfill; lids closed. Bulky limits as above.
- Curbside: brush
- Organics cart / bulky branch limits (2 ft dia / 4 ft / 60 lb on bulky). Holiday trees cut to 4-ft sections in green cart window per newsletter.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Per Republic Colma materials lists; household hazardous waste not in carts.
- Curbside: bags
- Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
- 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
Republic Colma: observes Christmas & New Year’s; if pickup falls on holiday → delayed one day; Friday service not affected (municipality page). Winter 2025 newsletter example: Thu Dec 25 → Fri Dec 26; Thu Jan 1 → Fri Jan 2 (differs from Daly City Saturday make-up).
- Hauler
- Republic Services
- Contacts
- 650-756-1130; [email protected]; Town 650-997-8300
- Find your day
- Town pickup-day FAQ + Republic Colma
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: colma.ca.gov
Bulk: colma.ca.gov
Holidays: republicservices.com
Curbside: colma.ca.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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