Richmond trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly black/brown trash + blue recycle + green organics. Verified 2026-10-15 · richmondca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Before 6:00 a.m. service day; put away after pickup. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Weekly blue + green organics. Verified 2026-10-15 · richmondca.gov |
| Bulk | Single-family through fourplex: 3 free bulky/calendar year — call ≥10 workdays ahead; collected on next scheduled day. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · ci.richmond.ca.us |
| Hauler | Republic Services (Richmond Sanitary Service). |
| Contacts | Republic 510-262-7100. Verified 2026-10-15 · richmondca.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Before 6:00 a.m. service day; put away after pickup.
Where
Wheels against curb/gutter; ≥5 ft from cars/mailboxes/objects; ≥3 ft between carts; lids fully closed; not too heavy to move.
Limits
Lid closed; obstructed/overloaded carts may miss service. Cart replacement every 5 years on request (new agreement).
Not allowed
Per Republic Richmond / City Zero Waste materials guidance.
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 · richmondca.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
No collection New Year’s, Jul 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
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- Trash
- City franchise — Republic Services / Richmond Sanitary Service (510-262-7100). Weekly black/brown trash + blue recycle + green organics. Carts before 6:00 a.m. collection day.
- Recycling
- Weekly blue + green organics. Holiday trees: natural trees curbside next to carts Dec 26–Jan 16 window (Q4 2026 newsletter) on regular day by 6 a.m.; >6 ft cut in half / green cart; artificial/flocked → trash cart.
- Bulk pickup
- Single-family through fourplex: 3 free bulky/calendar year — call 510-262-7100 ≥10 workdays ahead; collected on next scheduled day. Options per pickup: (A) ≤15×35-gal bags ≤50 lb; (B) 4×95-gal bags ≤50 lb; (C) 5 e-waste items; (D) ≤1.8 cy uncontainerized garbage/organics; (E) max 1×/year large-item pickup ≤3 large items. Extra for fee. Multi-family bulky expanded under Jul 1, 2025 agreement.
- Curbside: when
- Before 6:00 a.m. service day; put away after pickup.
- Curbside: where
- Wheels against curb/gutter; ≥5 ft from cars/mailboxes/objects; ≥3 ft between carts; lids fully closed; not too heavy to move.
- Curbside: limits
- Lid closed; obstructed/overloaded carts may miss service. Cart replacement every 5 years on request (new agreement).
- Curbside: brush
- Organics cart; holiday tree rules above.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Per Republic Richmond / City Zero Waste materials guidance.
- Curbside: bags
- Follow your hauler or city set-out rules — contact them if unsure.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not fully itemized on About curbside page; missed carts set out on time completed by next day per City Zero Waste.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): 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
No collection New Year’s, Jul 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Weekday → +1 day rest of week. Q4 2026 newsletter: Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year's Day weeks — Thu→Fri, Fri→Sat; Mon–Wed unaffected.
- Hauler
- Republic Services (Richmond Sanitary Service)
- Contacts
- Republic 510-262-7100
- Find your day
- City About curbside + Zero Waste
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: richmondca.gov
Bulk: ci.richmond.ca.us
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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