Representative ZIP 92101
Bulk Trash Pickup in San Diego, CA — 2026 Schedule & Rules
San Diego bulk trash: Community cleanups or self-haul
There is no on-demand curbside bulky pickup for City-serviced residents; residents must attend community cleanup events or self-haul to the Miramar Landfill. Contact Environmental Services at 858-694-7000 or use the ‘Get It Done’ app for information on upcoming events.
San Diego bulk trash at a glance
| Service type | Community cleanups or self-haul |
|---|---|
| How to schedule | There is no on-demand curbside bulky pickup for City-serviced residents; residents must attend community cleanup events or self-haul to the Miramar Landfill. Contact Environmental Services at 858-694-7000 or use the ‘Get It Done’ app for information on upcoming events. |
| How often / limits | Occasional community cleanup events (varies by neighborhood); Miramar Landfill is open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for self-haul disposal (fees apply). |
| Where to place items | Items must be brought to designated community cleanup event locations during scheduled hours (typically 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.). For regular trash, containers must be at the curb by 6 a.m. and removed by 6 p.m. on collection day. |
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What you can & can’t put out in San Diego
| ✓ Accepted | ✗ Not accepted |
|---|---|
| Furniture, appliances (without Freon), rugs, mattresses, box springs, electronics (TVs, monitors), scrap metal, tires (up to 9 per vehicle at events), green waste | Household hazardous waste (paint, batteries, chemicals), construction and demolition debris (dirt, rocks, concrete), business waste, items containing Freon (at most events), liquids |
Regular trash & recycling in San Diego
| Trash | Trash is collected weekly in black bins by the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department for eligible single-family homes and small multi-family complexes. |
|---|---|
| Recycling | Recycling is collected biweekly (every other week) in blue bins. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass jars, and plastic containers #1-7. |
View San Diego trash & recycling details →
San Diego 2026 holiday trash schedule
No collection of City of San Diego trash, recyclables, or organic waste on observed holidays. Starting on the day of the holiday, trash is collected one day later for the remainder of that week. Friday collection shifts to Saturday. Note: this applies only to residences serviced by the City of San Diego — residents served by private haulers must check with their hauler.
| New Year's DayThu, Jan 1, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
|---|---|
| Memorial DayMon, May 25, 2026 | Schedule changes No pickup that Monday; the whole week slides one day forward. |
| Independence DaySat, Jul 4, 2026 | No change July 4 is a Saturday, so weekday pickups run as normal. |
| Labor DayMon, Sep 7, 2026 | Schedule changes No pickup that Monday; the whole week slides one day forward. |
| ThanksgivingThu, Nov 26, 2026 | Schedule changes Thursday & Friday pickups slide one day (Fri & Sat). Mon–Wed unaffected. |
| Christmas DayFri, Dec 25, 2026 | Schedule changes Friday pickup slides to Saturday. Mon–Thu unaffected. |
Schedule confirmed from the official San Diego source below. Most U.S. cities apply a one-day delay for the rest of the week after an observed holiday — always double-check your own pickup day on the official site before a holiday week. Official San Diego holiday schedule →
San Diego bulk trash — frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in San Diego?
How many bulk pickups do I get, and are there limits?
Where and when do I place items for pickup?
What items will San Diego NOT take?
Official San Diego resources
Rules and schedules for San Diego, California are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change.
We verify against official city sources, but always confirm current details on the official San Diego pages linked above before scheduling.