Fairfax trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Town + Marin Sanitary Service (415-456-2601). Verified 2026-10-15 · marinsanitaryservice.com |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Night before (Fairfax-specific MSS rule). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Split dual-stream + compost weekly. Verified 2026-10-15 · marinsanitaryservice.com |
| Bulk | Bulk: Clean-ups 2×/year — Fairfax (MAFF) e.g. Mar 30–Apr 3, 2026; ≤14 bags. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · marinsanitaryservice.com |
| Hauler | Marin Sanitary Service. |
| Contacts | MSS 415-456-2601; Town 415-453-5330. Verified 2026-10-15 · marinsanitaryservice.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Night before (Fairfax-specific MSS rule).
Where
2 ft / 5 ft / wheels to curb; lids closed.
Limits
Lid closed; clean-up 14 bags; bulky weight/length fees.
Not allowed
Per MSS.
Bags
Clean-up bags.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · marinsanitaryservice.com
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Christmas & New Year’s only; +1 day through Saturday.
Verified 2026-10-15 · marinsanitaryservice.com
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Full details for Fairfax: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Town + Marin Sanitary Service (415-456-2601). MSS lists Fairfax. Fairfax residents should place carts at curb the night before pick-up (MSS Timing — stricter than general 6 a.m. Option).
- Recycling
- Split dual-stream + compost weekly.
- Bulk pickup
- Clean-ups 2×/year — Fairfax (MAFF) e.g. Mar 30–Apr 3, 2026; ≤14 bags. 2 free bulky (≤2 items) scheduled separately.
- Curbside: when
- Night before (Fairfax-specific MSS rule).
- Curbside: where
- 2 ft / 5 ft / wheels to curb; lids closed.
- Curbside: limits
- Lid closed; clean-up 14 bags; bulky weight/length fees.
- Curbside: brush
- Compost cart; MSS tree Jan 5–16.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Per MSS.
- Curbside: bags
- Clean-up bags
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Overload fees.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Christmas & New Year’s only; +1 day through Saturday.
- Hauler
- Marin Sanitary Service
- Contacts
- MSS 415-456-2601; Town 415-453-5330
- Find your day
- MSS residential (Fairfax night-before rule)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: marinsanitaryservice.com
Bulk: marinsanitaryservice.com
Holidays: marinsanitaryservice.com
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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