Corte Madera trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Same MVRS weekly garbage/compost + alternating dual-stream recycle. Verified 2026-10-15 · cortemadera.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Carts by 6:00 a.m. (MVRS). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Organics (food scraps, food-soiled paper, yard) in compost; clean paper/cardboard in recycling — not in garbage. Verified 2026-10-15 · cortemadera.gov |
| Bulk | MVRS limited free curbside cleanups + fee extras (Corte Madera Terms PDF on MVRS site). Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Mill Valley Refuse Service. |
| Contacts | MVRS 415-457-9760. Verified 2026-10-15 · cortemadera.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Carts by 6:00 a.m. (MVRS).
Where
Per MVRS residential guidelines.
Limits
Per MVRS / Corte Madera rate sheet.
Not allowed
Organics/recyclables not in garbage (Town ordinance).
Bags
Per MVRS (garbage bagged; recyclables loose).
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · cortemadera.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
MVRS Christmas & New Year’s only; +1 day through Saturday when weekday.
Verified 2026-10-15 · millvalleyrefuse.com
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Full details for Corte Madera: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Town franchise — Mill Valley Refuse Service (confirmed Town Solid Waste page; franchise through 2026, new agreement effective Jan 1, 2027). Same MVRS weekly garbage/compost + alternating dual-stream recycle.
- Recycling
- Organics (food scraps, food-soiled paper, yard) in compost; clean paper/cardboard in recycling — not in garbage (Town SB 1383 / Organics Reduction & Recycling Ordinance).
- Bulk pickup
- MVRS limited free curbside cleanups + fee extras (Corte Madera Terms PDF on MVRS site).
- Curbside: when
- Carts by 6:00 a.m. (MVRS).
- Curbside: where
- Per MVRS residential guidelines.
- Curbside: limits
- Per MVRS / Corte Madera rate sheet.
- Curbside: brush
- MVRS compost bundle rules.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Organics/recyclables not in garbage (Town ordinance).
- Curbside: bags
- Per MVRS (garbage bagged; recyclables loose).
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Town ordinance enforcement; $ amounts not on Solid Waste hub.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
MVRS Christmas & New Year’s only; +1 day through Saturday when weekday.
- Hauler
- Mill Valley Refuse Service
- Contacts
- MVRS 415-457-9760
- Find your day
- Town Solid Waste + MVRS
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: cortemadera.gov
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: millvalleyrefuse.com
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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