Milpitas trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly garbage/food-scraps split cart + recycling + yard trimmings. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Bulky/on-call by 6:00 a.m. Weekly cart clock: check Residential Service Guide / address calendar. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Blue recyclables + green yard; food scraps in gray split cart (resources posters). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Single-family 4 free bulky/cleanups per rolling 12 months (≥8 weeks apart): options include 2×1.5-cy white bags OR up to 3 large/bulky items OR 14×32-gal bags. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · milpitassanitation.com |
| Hauler | Milpitas Sanitation. |
| Contacts | Milpitas Sanitation 408-988-4500; City Recycles 408-586-3341. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Bulky/on-call by 6:00 a.m. Weekly cart clock: check Residential Service Guide / address calendar.
Where
Curb for automated arm; bulky guidelines on sanitation site.
Limits
4 cleanups/12 mo; 8 weeks apart.
Not allowed
Construction debris needs special bin; household hazardous waste separately.
Bags
Cleanup bag options per program choice.
Not yet confirmed: Fees and fines.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · milpitas.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Address-specific holiday schedule via Milpitas Sanitation pickup-schedule / Waste Connect.
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Full details for Milpitas: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City — Milpitas Sanitation. Weekly garbage/food-scraps split cart + recycling + yard trimmings. City Large Item Pick-up & Cleanups 408-988-4500.
- Recycling
- Blue recyclables + green yard; food scraps in gray split cart (resources posters).
- Bulk pickup
- single-family 4 free bulky/cleanups per rolling 12 months (≥8 weeks apart): options include 2×1.5-cy white bags OR up to 3 large/bulky items OR 14×32-gal bags — see Milpitas Sanitation bulky page. By 6:00 a.m. scheduled day. Also up to 2 Zanker vouchers/rolling year. Neighborhood cleanups via City 408-586-3341.
- Curbside: when
- Bulky/on-call by 6:00 a.m. Weekly cart clock: check Residential Service Guide / address calendar.
- Curbside: where
- Curb for automated arm; bulky guidelines on sanitation site.
- Curbside: limits
- 4 cleanups/12 mo; 8 weeks apart.
- Curbside: brush
- Green yard cart; holiday trees per Holiday Tree Disposal resource.
- Curbside: not allowed
- construction debris needs special bin; household hazardous waste separately.
- Curbside: bags
- Cleanup bag options per program choice.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not yet confirmed
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Address-specific holiday schedule via Milpitas Sanitation pickup-schedule / Waste Connect. Oct–Dec 2025 newsletter covers Holiday Service Schedule. Trees: Monday after Christmas for 10 business days on regular day (rates page). Check weekly holiday delay list in address widget 408-988-4500.
- Hauler
- Milpitas Sanitation
- Contacts
- Milpitas Sanitation 408-988-4500; City Recycles 408-586-3341
- Find your day
- City Large Item Pick-up & Cleanups
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: milpitassanitation.com
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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