San Rafael trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Same 3-cart bundled weekly program as Larkspur. Verified 2026-10-15 · marinsanitaryservice.com |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Night before or before 6:00 a.m. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Split dual-stream + compostables weekly. Extra recycle free beside cart. Verified 2026-10-15 · marinsanitaryservice.com |
| Bulk | Bulk: Curbside clean-ups 2×/year by billing cycle (designated San Rafael areas multiple spring weeks — see MSS clean-ups table). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · marinsanitaryservice.com |
| Hauler | Marin Sanitary Service. |
| Contacts | MSS 415-456-2601; City non-emergency 415-485-3000. Verified 2026-10-15 · marinsanitaryservice.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Night before or before 6:00 a.m.
Where
2 ft between carts; 5 ft from objects; wheels to curb; lids closed.
Limits
Lid must close; overload fees. Clean-up ≤14 bags. Bulky weight/length fees as MSS.
Not allowed
Mattresses/appliances/furniture not during bag clean-ups; household hazardous waste → Marin household hazardous waste facility.
Bags
Clean-up bags.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · marinsanitaryservice.com
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Christmas & New Year’s only non-service; +1 day through Saturday when weekday (e.g. Thu Dec 25 2025 → Fri; Fri → Sat).
Verified 2026-10-15 · marinsanitaryservice.com
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Full details for San Rafael: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Marin Sanitary Service (415-456-2601) — primary listed city. Same 3-cart bundled weekly program as Larkspur. Night before or by 6:00 a.m.
- Recycling
- Split dual-stream + compostables weekly. Extra recycle free beside cart.
- Bulk pickup
- Curbside clean-ups 2×/year by billing cycle (designated San Rafael areas multiple spring weeks — see MSS clean-ups table). 2 free scheduled bulky collections of up to 2 items each (personal MSS account). City hosts monthly bulky events for multifamily only (Canal / Pickleweed); single-family residents use MSS clean-ups/bulky.
- Curbside: when
- Night before or before 6:00 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- 2 ft between carts; 5 ft from objects; wheels to curb; lids closed.
- Curbside: limits
- Lid must close; overload fees. Clean-up ≤14 bags. Bulky weight/length fees as MSS.
- Curbside: brush
- Compost cart; trees curb Jan 5–16, 2026 (cut >6 ft; no flocking/stands).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Mattresses/appliances/furniture not during bag clean-ups; household hazardous waste → Marin household hazardous waste facility.
- Curbside: bags
- Clean-up bags
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Overload fees; specific citation.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Christmas & New Year’s only non-service; +1 day through Saturday when weekday (e.g. Thu Dec 25 2025 → Fri; Fri → Sat).
- Hauler
- Marin Sanitary Service
- Contacts
- MSS 415-456-2601; City non-emergency 415-485-3000
- Find your day
- MSS residential + City bulky events (multi-family)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: marinsanitaryservice.com
Bulk: marinsanitaryservice.com
Holidays: marinsanitaryservice.com
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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