Saratoga trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly landfill + recycle + organics. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Prior to 6:00 a.m. collection day. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Blue recycle + green organics weekly same day; extra cardboard ≤4×4 ft tied; batteries bagged on landfill cart; cooking oil jug next to recycle. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | 3 free on-call bulky cleanups/year: ≤3 cy bagged/boxed/bundled reusable/recycle/landfill AND ≤3 large items (2 appliances/furniture + 1 e-waste) ≤150. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | West Valley Collection & Recycling (West Valley Recycles). |
| Contacts | WVR 408-283-9250. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Prior to 6:00 a.m. collection day.
Where
≥2 ft between carts; ≥5 ft from obstacles (cars/trees/hoops/mailboxes); lids fully close.
Limits
Don't overload; extra beyond free programs fee.
Not allowed
Per How-To / Waste Wizard; household hazardous waste not in carts.
Bags
Label bulky bags by material type.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
No collection Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s; holiday on service day → following day; normal within one week (WVR FAQ).
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Full details for Saratoga: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- West Valley Solid Waste Management Authority member — West Valley Collection & Recycling / West Valley Recycles (408-283-9250). Weekly landfill + recycle + organics. City/Authority via WVR (Campbell City confirms Saratoga in JPA).
- Recycling
- Blue recycle + green organics weekly same day; extra cardboard ≤4×4 ft tied; batteries bagged on landfill cart; cooking oil jug next to recycle (request jug).
- Bulk pickup
- 3 free on-call bulky cleanups/year: ≤3 cy bagged/boxed/bundled reusable/recycle/landfill AND ≤3 large items (2 appliances/furniture + 1 e-waste) ≤150 lb/item. Extra for fee. Schedule 408-283-9250. Extra yard trimmings 6×/year (32-gal paper bag or ≤6 in × 3 ft bundles).
- Curbside: when
- Prior to 6:00 a.m. collection day.
- Curbside: where
- ≥2 ft between carts; ≥5 ft from obstacles (cars/trees/hoops/mailboxes); lids fully close.
- Curbside: limits
- Don't overload; extra beyond free programs fee.
- Curbside: brush
- Organics cart; extra yard per above.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Per How-To / Waste Wizard; household hazardous waste not in carts.
- Curbside: bags
- Label bulky bags by material type.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Extra collections beyond free allotment charged (rate postcard).
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
No collection Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s; holiday on service day → following day; normal within one week (WVR FAQ).
- Hauler
- West Valley Collection & Recycling (West Valley Recycles)
- Contacts
- WVR 408-283-9250
- Find your day
- West Valley Recycles Single Family (City of Saratoga listed)
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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