Santee trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Carts 96 / 64 / 35 gal: gray/black trash, gray/blue recycle, gray/green organics. WM (619) 596-5100; city [email protected]. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofsanteeca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Night before or by 6:00 a.m.; remove same day (Waste Management (WM)). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com |
| Recycling | Blue recycle + green organics (SB 1383). Extra carts are a fee; cracked carts replaced free. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofsanteeca.gov |
| Bulk | 4 free/calendar year ≤6 items/pickup (bulky, white goods, or e-waste). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com |
| Hauler | Waste Management (WM). |
| Contacts | Waste Management (WM) (619) 596-5100; [email protected]. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofsanteeca.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Night before or by 6:00 a.m.; remove same day (Waste Management (WM)).
Where
Curb; wheels against the curb; ≥3 ft clear (Waste Management (WM)).
Limits
Bulky 4×/year ≤6 items.
Not allowed
Outside-cart waste; no Freon/household hazardous waste/construction debris in bulky.
Bags
Trash bagged (Waste Management (WM)); lids closed.
Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofsanteeca.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 | — |
Waste Management (WM) Santee guide + Winter 2025 newsletter: New Year’s Day; Memorial Day; Thanksgiving; weekday → +1 day (Fri → Sat)
Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com
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- Trash
- Exclusive franchise Waste Management (USA Waste of California). Carts 96 / 64 / 35 gal: gray/black trash, gray/blue recycle, gray/green organics. Night before or by 6:00 a.m.; lid closed; outside-cart materials aren’t collected. Waste Management (WM) page: street wheels against the curb; ≥3 ft from cars/mailboxes. WM (619) 596-5100; city [email protected].
- Recycling
- Blue recycle + green organics (SB 1383). Extra carts are a fee; cracked carts replaced free.
- Bulk pickup
- 4 free/calendar year ≤6 items/pickup (bulky, white goods, or e-waste). Sofas, chairs, washers/dryers, toilets OK. Not accepted: tires, batteries, paints, oils, construction debris, chemicals, Freon, rocks/dirt, logs, carpet, household hazardous waste/medical. Call (619) 596-5100 for the next service day.
- Curbside: when
- Night before or by 6:00 a.m.; remove same day (Waste Management (WM)).
- Curbside: where
- Curb; wheels against the curb; ≥3 ft clear (Waste Management (WM)).
- Curbside: limits
- Bulky 4×/year ≤6 items.
- Curbside: brush
- Green cart; holiday trees Dec 26–Jan 9 in the green cart (newsletter example season).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Outside-cart waste; no Freon/household hazardous waste/construction debris in bulky.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash bagged (Waste Management (WM)); lids closed.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Overflow may incur a charge (Waste Management (WM)).
- 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
Waste Management (WM) Santee guide + Winter 2025 newsletter: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — weekday → +1 day (Fri → Sat); Sat/Sun → no delay.
- Hauler
- Waste Management (WM)
- Contacts
- Waste Management (WM) (619) 596-5100; [email protected]
- Find your day
- City Trash & Recycling + Waste Management (WM) Santee
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: cityofsanteeca.gov
Bulk: wm.com
Holidays: wm.com
Curbside: wm.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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