San Marino trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Billing monthly via VVS. Valley Vista Services (VVS) — two-stream: 96-gal black trash/recycling (commingled; VVS post-sorts) + 96-gal green organics (city Parks & Public Works trash hauling page). Verified 2026-10-15 · sanmarinoca.gov |
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| Curbside | Check exact a.m. Clock with VVS San Marino guide/customer service (backyard service timing may differ); bulky Tue with 24-hr notice. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · valleyvistaservices.com |
| Recycling | Loose in black cart with trash (empty, clean, dry preferred — Summer 2026 newsletter). Verified 2026-10-15 · sanmarinoca.gov |
| Bulk | 2 free on-call bulky pickups/year; ≤10 items/pickup; backyard/sideyard where trash containers located (city). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · valleyvistaservices.com |
| Hauler | Valley Vista Services. |
| Contacts | VVS (626) 325-6508; [email protected]; [email protected]; Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Verified 2026-10-15 · sanmarinoca.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Check exact a.m. Clock with VVS San Marino guide/customer service (backyard service timing may differ); bulky Tue with 24-hr notice.
Where
Existing barrels / new VVS carts; backyard service default per guide.
Limits
2×10-item free bulky/year. Extra cart configs via VVS (must keep trash/recycle + organics capacity for SB 1383).
Not allowed
Follow VVS What Goes guides; household hazardous waste not in carts.
Bags
Recyclables loose in black; food in clear bag for green.
Verified 2026-10-15 · valleyvistaservices.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · sanmarinoca.gov
Holidays
| 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 | — |
VVS holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — if holiday on/before regular day → +1.
Verified 2026-10-15 · valleyvistaservices.com
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- Trash
- Valley Vista Services (VVS) — two-stream: 96-gal black trash/recycling (commingled; VVS post-sorts) + 96-gal green organics (city Parks & Public Works trash hauling page). Backyard service available (VVS Residential Services Guide). Billing monthly via VVS. San Marino customer line (626) 325-6508 / [email protected].
- Recycling
- Loose in black cart with trash (empty, clean, dry preferred — Summer 2026 newsletter). Organics green: yard waste loose; food waste in securely tied clear/transparent plastic or compostable bag before green cart (newsletter).
- Bulk pickup
- 2 free on-call bulky pickups/year; ≤10 items/pickup; backyard/sideyard where trash containers located (city). Schedule online valleyvistaservices.com/bulky-item/, [email protected], or (626) 325-6508. Newsletter: bulky service Tuesdays only; request ≥24 hours ahead.
- Curbside: when
- Check exact a.m. Clock with VVS San Marino guide/customer service (backyard service timing may differ); bulky Tue with 24-hr notice.
- Curbside: where
- Existing barrels / new VVS carts; backyard service default per guide.
- Curbside: limits
- 2×10-item free bulky/year. Extra cart configs via VVS (must keep trash/recycle + organics capacity for SB 1383).
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste loose in green; food bagged clear/transparent.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Follow VVS What Goes guides; household hazardous waste not in carts.
- Curbside: bags
- Recyclables loose in black; food in clear bag for green.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- 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
VVS holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — if holiday on/before regular day → +1 day that week; weekend → no delay. Trees/greenery: city/VVS guide Dec 26–Jan 15 (three full weeks); general VVS holiday page also cites Jan 10.
- Hauler
- Valley Vista Services
- Contacts
- VVS (626) 325-6508; [email protected]; [email protected]; Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Find your day
- City Trash Hauling + VVS San Marino Residential Services Guide
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: sanmarinoca.gov
Bulk: valleyvistaservices.com
Holidays: valleyvistaservices.com
Curbside: valleyvistaservices.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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