Hanford bulk trash pickup

Refuse Division bulky/special collection — contact for scheduling and prep rules.

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At a glance

BrushGreen cart — greenwaste + food waste only; oversized brush via bulky/special.
LimitsThree-cart system — green organics separate day per green schedule PDF.
Not allowedCross-contamination between black/blue/green carts prohibited.
CurbsideNot yet confirmed Checklist

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Schedule

Curbside

Curbside checklist

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

Where

Automated collection per city regulations on refuse page (clearance for arm).

Limits

Three-cart system — green organics separate day per green schedule PDF.

Not allowed

Cross-contamination between black/blue/green carts prohibited.

Bags

Residential cart rules on refuse page; commercial “bag and tie” guidance does not replace residential cart rules.

Brush

Green cart — greenwaste + food waste only; oversized brush via bulky/special.

Not yet confirmed: When.

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Full details for Hanford: every rule, with sources
Trash
City Refuse Division — weekly black 96-gal automated cart. Day via Refuse Collection Schedule Map PDF (modified Sep 14, 2020 on FAQ). Sign up residential 559-585-2510 (Finance). Operations 559-585-2550. Three-cart system: black trash / blue recycle / green organics (green may be different weekday — use Green schedule PDF).
Recycling
Weekly blue cart for recyclables only — paper, cardboard, bottles/cans per Refuse/Recycling Collection Regulations; no cross-contamination with black or green. Keep materials loose (no plastic bags) unless city regulations state otherwise for a material type.
Bulk pickup
Refuse Division bulky/special collection — contact 559-585-2550 for scheduling and prep rules.
Curbside: when
Not yet confirmed
Curbside: where
Automated collection per city regulations on refuse page (clearance for arm).
Curbside: limits
Three-cart system — green organics separate day per green schedule PDF.
Curbside: brush
Green cart — greenwaste + food waste only; oversized brush via bulky/special.
Curbside: not allowed
Cross-contamination between black/blue/green carts prohibited.
Curbside: bags
Residential cart rules on refuse page; commercial “bag and tie” guidance does not replace residential cart rules.
Curbside: fees and fines
Refuse Division enforcement — contact supervisor; specific dollars.
Holidays

Not yet confirmed. Check your city.

Hauler
City of Hanford Refuse Division (in-house)
Contacts
Refuse 559-585-2550; Finance signup 559-585-2510
Find your day
Not yet confirmed
Sources
Trash and recycling: hanfordca.gov
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed
Verified
2026-10-15

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