Hanford trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly.
At a glance
| Trash | City Refuse Division — weekly black 96-gal automated cart. Verified 2026-10-15 · hanfordca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Not yet confirmed Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Weekly blue cart for recyclables only — paper, cardboard, bottles/cans per Refuse/Recycling Collection Regulations; no cross-contamination with black. Verified 2026-10-15 · hanfordca.gov |
| Bulk | Refuse Division bulky/special collection — contact for scheduling and prep rules. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | City of Hanford Refuse Division (in-house). |
| Contacts | Refuse 559-585-2550; Finance signup 559-585-2510. Verified 2026-10-15 · hanfordca.gov |
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.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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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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