Lincoln trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | City One and Done 96-gal weekly cart (.58/mo one can) — commingled trash/recyclables per city guidelines with organics law streams. Verified 2026-10-15 · lincolnca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6 a.m.; lids closed; 5 ft apart, 6 ft from cars. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Commingled in One & Done cart (organics law — separate streams per guidelines PDF). Verified 2026-10-15 · lincolnca.gov |
| Bulk | Missed cart return pickup $42/can via service request; 3-yd bin temporary rental via utility form. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | City of Lincoln Public Works (in-house collection). |
| Contacts | PW 916-434-2450; Utility 916-434-2430. Verified 2026-10-15 · lincolnca.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6 a.m.; lids closed; 5 ft apart, 6 ft from cars.
Where
Edge of street — not sidewalk; cardboard at Joiner Park / library bins if excess.
Limits
Second can +$17.12/mo via Utility Billing 916-434-2430.
Not allowed
Universal waste — free Wed pickup or MRF 3195 Athens Blvd.
Bags
All trash bagged to prevent spills.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · lincolnca.gov
Holidays
All weekday holidays serviced normal per FAQ.
Private junk pickup
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Full details for Lincoln: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City One and Done 96-gal weekly cart (.58/mo one can) — commingled trash/recyclables per city guidelines with organics law streams. Out by 6:00 a.m.; lids closed; carts 5 ft apart, 6 ft from cars. Public Works 916-434-2450; second can +.12/mo via Utility Billing 916-434-2430. FAQ: weekday holidays serviced on normal schedule.
- Recycling
- Commingled in One & Done cart (organics law — separate streams per guidelines PDF).
- Bulk pickup
- Missed cart return pickup $42/can via service request; 3-yd bin temporary rental via utility form.
- Curbside: when
- By 6 a.m.; lids closed; 5 ft apart, 6 ft from cars.
- Curbside: where
- Edge of street — not sidewalk; cardboard at Joiner Park / library bins if excess.
- Curbside: limits
- Second can +$17.12/mo via Utility Billing 916-434-2430.
- Curbside: brush
- Biweekly green waste cart by blue/yellow street zone (2026 calendar PDF).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Universal waste — free Wed pickup or MRF 3195 Athens Blvd.
- Curbside: bags
- All trash bagged to prevent spills.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Return pickup fee $42.
- Holidays
All weekday holidays serviced normal per FAQ.
- Hauler
- City of Lincoln Public Works (in-house collection)
- Contacts
- PW 916-434-2450; Utility 916-434-2430
- Find your day
- Trash schedule map + 2026 service calendar PDF
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: lincolnca.gov
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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