Redwood City trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly garbage + recycling + organics same day. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m.; put away within 24 hours (RethinkWaste; Municipal Code fine risk). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Blue recycle + green compost weekly (RethinkWaste SFD guide; Redwood City listed). Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Bulk: Residential 2 free BIC/year on regular collection day (Feb 1–Dec 31); schedule Recology. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · recology.com |
| Hauler | Recology San Mateo County. |
| Contacts | Recology 650-595-3900; City Public Works 650-780-7464 (billing hardship). Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m.; put away within 24 hours (RethinkWaste; Municipal Code fine risk).
Where
Wheels against curb; arrows toward street; 2 ft apart; lids closed.
Limits
BIC package above; items >200 lb / >5 ft restricted.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste not in carts; BIC bans construction debris/liquids/dirt/rock/household hazardous waste.
Bags
Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · redwoodcity.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
No service Christmas & New Year’s; if regular day on/after holiday → +1 day (Recology SMC calendar).
Verified 2026-10-15 · recology.com
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Full details for Redwood City: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City contractor — Recology San Mateo County (650-595-3900; [email protected]). Weekly garbage + recycling + organics same day. Billing transferred to Recology Jan 1, 2026 (City Solid Waste); collection unchanged. RethinkWaste member city.
- Recycling
- Blue recycle + green compost weekly (RethinkWaste SFD guide; Redwood City listed).
- Bulk pickup
- Residential 2 free BIC/year on regular collection day (Feb 1–Dec 31); schedule Recology. Package: up to 12×32-gal (≈2 cy, <60 lb) + 1 large appliance + 1 bulky (mattress/furniture/tires) + 1 e-waste. Extra for fee.
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m.; put away within 24 hours (RethinkWaste; Municipal Code fine risk).
- Curbside: where
- Wheels against curb; arrows toward street; 2 ft apart; lids closed.
- Curbside: limits
- BIC package above; items >200 lb / >5 ft restricted.
- Curbside: brush
- Green cart; holiday trees next to green per guide.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste not in carts; BIC bans construction debris/liquids/dirt/rock/household hazardous waste.
- Curbside: bags
- Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Possible Municipal Code if carts left >24 hours (RethinkWaste).
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
No service Christmas & New Year’s; if regular day on/after holiday → +1 day (Recology SMC calendar). Other listed holidays: drivers service as normal (call center may close). Trees: curbside compost Dec 26–Jan 31 on regular day (≤8 ft; remove decorations/stands; City/recyclestuff guide).
- Hauler
- Recology San Mateo County
- Contacts
- Recology 650-595-3900; City Public Works 650-780-7464 (billing hardship)
- Find your day
- City Solid Waste
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: recology.com
Holidays: recology.com
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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