Proper waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy, and sustainable community. Stockton residents rely on efficient trash pick up services to keep their neighborhoods clean, reduce environmental impact, and ensure proper disposal of household waste. This comprehensive overview will help you navigate Stockton’s residential waste collection system.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Stockton
Stockton offers comprehensive waste collection services for single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes. The city provides a well-organized system that includes weekly collection of multiple waste types:
- Trash collection
- Recycling pickup
- Green waste and food waste collection
- Street sweeping (every other week)
Residential Trash Collection Details
Residents receive three-wheeled carts for different waste types, all included in one monthly cost:
Cart Types and Colors
- Trash Cart: Gray Lid
- Recycling Cart: Blue Lid
- Organics (Green & Food Waste) Cart: Green Lid
Cart Size Options
- Trash: 30-, 60-, or 90-gallon wheeled carts
- Recycling: 60-gallon wheeled cart
- Organics: 90-gallon wheeled cart (additional cart available for free)
Trash Pick Up Guidelines
Cart Placement
- Place carts curbside after 6 p.m. the day before collection
- Remove carts by 11 p.m. on collection day
- Ensure carts are accessible and not blocked by vehicles or obstacles
Acceptable Trash Items
- Household waste that cannot be recycled
- Examples: chip bags, plastic bags, textiles
- Keep cart lid closed completely
Non-Acceptable Items
- Construction waste
- Auto parts
- Tires
- Household hazardous waste
- Electronic waste
- Medical waste
- Food scraps (must go in organics cart)
Recycling Services
Stockton encourages residents to maximize recycling:
- Keep recyclables loose (do not bag)
- Clean and empty bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard
- Weekly pickup on designated collection day
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Extra Service Stickers
- 12 free extra service stickers annually
- Use for additional waste that doesn’t fit in carts
- Place in 30-gallon bags with sticker attached
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Seasonal Collections
- Clean Sweep Collection: February 1 to October 31
- Leaf Collection: October 1 to December 31
- Christmas Tree Collection: December 30 to January 17
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
Most holidays maintain regular collection schedules, with exceptions:
- Christmas and New Year’s Week: Collection delayed by one day
How to Find or Request Services
Service Providers
- Republic Services (Brown Carts): (209) 466-3604
- Waste Management (Green Carts): (209) 946-5711
Special Services
- Backyard service available (free for seniors/disabled with verification)
- Online service requests for missed pickups or special collections
Stockton’s waste collection system offers comprehensive, environmentally conscious services to keep the community clean and sustainable. By following guidelines and utilizing provided services, residents can contribute to efficient waste management and community cleanliness.
https://www.stocktonca.gov/services/garbage___recycling/residential_services_index.php
Residents receive three-wheeled carts for: trash, recycling, and green/food waste – all for one monthly cost. Weekly waste collection services occur on a day
https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/ca/stockton/trash-pickup-stockton-ca
WM provides a 90, 60 or 30 gallon cart for weekly trash collection. Rates vary based on cart size selected. To view your specific service day, please click here