Palm Desert trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Grey landfill cart weekly with blue recycle + green organics (cart sizes 35/65/95-gal). Verified 2026-10-15 · palmdesert.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Carts at curb before 6:00 a.m. collection day, lids closed; bring in within 12 hours after collection (Burrtec Palm Desert Recycling Guide). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Blue cart single-stream — follow Burrtec Palm Desert Recycling Guide (paper, cardboard, bottles/cans; flattened cardboard may be tied beside blue cart). Verified 2026-10-15 · palmdesert.gov |
| Bulk | Up to 4 curbside bulky collections / 12 months, ≤5 items/collection (furniture, appliances, e-waste) — call Burrtec ~1 week ahead; place on curb. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services. |
| Contacts | Burrtec 760-340-2113; Environmental Programs 760-776-6342. Verified 2026-10-15 · palmdesert.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Carts at curb before 6:00 a.m. collection day, lids closed; bring in within 12 hours after collection (Burrtec Palm Desert Recycling Guide).
Where
Carts front facing street; ≥5 ft from mailbox/fence/tree; ≥2 ft between carts; parked cars ≥15 ft from carts; max 150 lb/cart.
Limits
Material only inside proper carts; bulky caps above; tax-roll billing cycle per city FAQ.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste in bulky/trash; organics contamination; extras beside carts (except tied cardboard).
Bags
Per Burrtec cart rules; recyclables typically loose in blue.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · burrtec.com
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Verified 2026-10-15 · burrtec.com
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Full details for Palm Desert: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Burrtec Waste & Recycling franchise — mandatory residential service; billed on property tax roll (since May 2015). Grey landfill cart weekly with blue recycle + green organics (cart sizes 35/65/95-gal). 760-340-2113; city Environmental Programs 760-776-6342 / [email protected].
- Recycling
- Blue cart single-stream — follow Burrtec Palm Desert Recycling Guide (paper, cardboard, bottles/cans; flattened cardboard may be tied beside blue cart). Extra refuse/recyclables/organics outside carts not collected (except tied cardboard). Kitchen pail for organics per SB 1383 outreach.
- Bulk pickup
- Up to 4 curbside bulky collections / 12 months, ≤5 items/collection (furniture, appliances, e-waste) — call Burrtec ~1 week ahead; place on curb (not street) by 6:00 a.m. after confirmation. No household hazardous waste (paint/oil/cleaners). City hub also links e-waste/household hazardous waste/self-haul.
- Curbside: when
- Carts at curb before 6:00 a.m. collection day, lids closed; bring in within 12 hours after collection (Burrtec Palm Desert Recycling Guide).
- Curbside: where
- Carts front facing street; ≥5 ft from mailbox/fence/tree; ≥2 ft between carts; parked cars ≥15 ft from carts; max 150 lb/cart.
- Curbside: limits
- Material only inside proper carts; bulky caps above; tax-roll billing cycle per city FAQ.
- Curbside: brush
- Green organics cart — landscaper green waste must use Burrtec per SB 1826/city diversion rules.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste in bulky/trash; organics contamination; extras beside carts (except tied cardboard).
- Curbside: bags
- Per Burrtec cart rules; recyclables typically loose in blue.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Municipal Code 8.16.020 requires trash service; commercial contamination fee notices exist — residential citation dollars not fully listed on waste hub HTML.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Not yet confirmed. Check your city.
- Hauler
- Burrtec Waste and Recycling Services
- Contacts
- Burrtec 760-340-2113; Environmental Programs 760-776-6342
- Find your day
- Burrtec Palm Desert account / city waste hub
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: palmdesert.gov
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: burrtec.com
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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