Poway trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly gray trash + blue recycle + green organics (35/96-gal options per guide). Verified 2026-10-15 · ca-poway.civicplus.com · source |
|---|---|
| Curbside | From sunset prior → by 7:00 a.m.; remove by midnight (city). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · ca-poway.civicplus.com · source |
| Recycling | Blue + green organics. Household hazardous waste via EDCO / regional. Verified 2026-10-15 · ca-poway.civicplus.com · source |
| Bulk | Paid curbside bulky (nominal fee; schedule EDCO). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · poway.edcodisposal.com · source |
| Hauler | EDCO |
| Contacts | EDCO (858) 748-7769. Verified 2026-10-15 · ca-poway.civicplus.com · source |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
From sunset prior → by 7:00 a.m.; remove by midnight (city).
Where
Front of premises; street/curb per EDCO (≥2 ft carts / ≥3 ft obstacles).
Limits
Paid bulky; 2 free self-haul coupons/year.
Not allowed
No household hazardous waste/construction debris/auto parts in carts/bulky.
Bags
Per EDCO Poway guide; lids closed.
Verified 2026-10-15 · ca-poway.civicplus.com · source
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarHolidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Not yet confirmed.
Verified 2026-10-15 · poway.edcodisposal.com · source
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- Trash
- Franchise EDCO. Weekly gray trash + blue recycle + green organics (35/96-gal options per guide). Carts out by 7:00 a.m. (not earlier than sunset the day prior); remove by midnight (PMC 8.68.145C). EDCO guide also states by 6:00 a.m. / night before — 7:00 a.m. EDCO (858) 748-7769.
- Recycling
- Blue + green organics. Household hazardous waste via EDCO / regional.
- Bulk pickup
- Paid curbside bulky (nominal fee; schedule EDCO). 2 free self-haul cleanup coupons/year (1 load each) → Ramona Disposal Transfer Station or Escondido Resource Recovery Sat/Sun 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (EDCO guide / city FAQ).
- Curbside: when
- From sunset prior → by 7:00 a.m.; remove by midnight (city).
- Curbside: where
- Front of premises; street/curb per EDCO (≥2 ft carts / ≥3 ft obstacles).
- Curbside: limits
- Paid bulky; 2 free self-haul coupons/year.
- Curbside: brush
- Green organics cart.
- Curbside: not allowed
- No household hazardous waste/construction debris/auto parts in carts/bulky.
- Curbside: bags
- Per EDCO Poway guide; lids closed.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- City code set-out/remove window (PMC cited on FAQ).
- 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
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
City FAQ + EDCO Poway 2026: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — delay if your service day falls on or after the holiday; Sat/Sun holidays do not delay. Sat Jul 4 2026 = no delay.
- Hauler
- EDCO
- Contacts
- EDCO (858) 748-7769
- Find your day
- City FAQ + EDCO Poway
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: ca-poway.civicplus.com
Bulk: poway.edcodisposal.com
Holidays: poway.edcodisposal.com
Curbside: ca-poway.civicplus.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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