El Cerrito trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly three-cart service (garbage size sets rate). Verified 2026-10-15 · ebsan.com |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Night before or by 6:00 a.m. collection day; remove by 7:00 p.m. same day (EBS). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · ebsan.com |
| Recycling | City blue recycling carts (staffing shortage note Jun 2026: leave blue carts out if delayed). Verified 2026-10-15 · ebsan.com |
| Bulk | EBS free residential large-item/extra trash/green: 2×/calendar year — up to 8 large items OR 25×32-gal bags/boxes/bundles. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · ebsan.com |
| Hauler | East Bay Sanitary (garbage/organics) + City of El Cerrito (recycling). |
| Contacts | EBS 510-237-4321; City Recycling 510-215-4350. Verified 2026-10-15 · ebsan.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Night before or by 6:00 a.m. collection day; remove by 7:00 p.m. same day (EBS).
Where
Street, wheels against curb, not angled; 2 ft between carts; 4 ft from cars/poles/mailboxes/trees; lids closed; no overfill.
Limits
Late set-out / skip = no credit. Vacation hold ≥1 month / ≥4 consecutive weeks for credit; $40 reinstate fee.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste → WCC household hazardous waste Facility; see City sorting guides.
Bags
Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
Verified 2026-10-15 · ebsan.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · elcerrito.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Only Christmas & New Year’s interrupt collection (City + EBS); on/after holiday → +1 day that week.
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Full details for El Cerrito: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- East Bay Sanitary (EBS) (510-237-4321; [email protected]) — garbage + green waste/food scraps. City provides recycling collection (510-215-4350; [email protected]). Weekly three-cart service (garbage size sets rate).
- Recycling
- City blue recycling carts (staffing shortage note Jun 2026: leave blue carts out if delayed). Annual City recycling pickup: schedule ≥1 week ahead, typically Thursday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. — up to 12 bags/bundles ≤25 lb + bundled cardboard ≤36×36 in + 1 large or 3 small e-items.
- Bulk pickup
- EBS free residential large-item/extra trash/green: 2×/calendar year — up to 8 large items OR 25×32-gal bags/boxes/bundles. E-waste/universal waste curbside up to 3×/year. Call 510-237-4321. Apartments via property manager (different allotments).
- Curbside: when
- Night before or by 6:00 a.m. collection day; remove by 7:00 p.m. same day (EBS).
- Curbside: where
- Street, wheels against curb, not angled; 2 ft between carts; 4 ft from cars/poles/mailboxes/trees; lids closed; no overfill.
- Curbside: limits
- Late set-out / skip = no credit. Vacation hold ≥1 month / ≥4 consecutive weeks for credit; $40 reinstate fee.
- Curbside: brush
- Green waste via EBS organics cart; free pickups for extra green per allotment.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste → WCC household hazardous waste Facility; see City sorting guides.
- 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
Only Christmas & New Year’s interrupt collection (City + EBS); on/after holiday → +1 day that week.
- Hauler
- East Bay Sanitary (garbage/organics) + City of El Cerrito (recycling)
- Contacts
- EBS 510-237-4321; City Recycling 510-215-4350
- Find your day
- City Garbage + EBS residential
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: ebsan.com
Bulk: ebsan.com
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: ebsan.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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