Find Your Trash Pickup
Schedule in Seconds ⚡
Search your city below and go straight to the official garbage collection schedule. Holiday changes, recycling rules, bulk pickup — all in one place.
Find Trash Pickup Schedules by State 🗺️
Click your state to see all available city guides — or filter by region.
Recently Updated Trash Pickup Guides 2026
Freshly updated with 2026 holiday schedules, official links and city-specific tips.
Trash Pickup Tools — Quick Answers in Seconds ⚡
Use these free tools to check holiday delays, find your ZIP code’s official schedule, calculate your next pickup, and find where to drop off special waste.
ZIP Code Finder
Enter your ZIP — get the official city trash schedule page directly.
2026 Holiday Delay Checker
Is there a trash pickup delay this week? Select a date to check.
Next Pickup Calculator
Enter your pickup day + frequency — see next 4 collection dates.
Special Waste Finder
Find out where to dispose of batteries, paint, electronics & more.
What Goes in Which Bin? 2026 Complete Guide ♻️
Wrong items in the wrong bin can get your whole load rejected. Here’s exactly what goes where — save this page or screenshot it!
- Food-soiled wrappers
- Diapers & hygiene items
- Styrofoam / foam packing
- Broken ceramics or glass
- Rubber items & toys
- Worn-out clothing
- Recyclables (blue bin)
- Batteries or electronics
- Liquid paint or chemicals
- Paper & cardboard (dry)
- Glass bottles & jars (rinsed)
- Tin & aluminum cans (rinsed)
- Plastic bottles & jugs #1 & #2
- Newspapers & magazines
- Milk & juice cartons
- Plastic bags (store drop-off)
- Food-soiled containers
- Styrofoam of any kind
- Grass clippings & leaves
- Tree branches (bundled)
- Garden plants & flowers
- Untreated wood chips
- Food scraps (composting cities)
- Soil, rocks or concrete
- Treated/painted wood
- Plastic bags
- 🔋 Batteries → Home Depot/Lowe’s
- 🎨 Paint → paintcare.org
- 💻 Electronics → Best Buy
- 💊 Meds → Pharmacy drop-box
- 🛢️ Motor oil → AutoZone
- 💡 Fluorescent bulbs → Retailers
2026 Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 🎉
When a US federal holiday falls on your pickup day, most cities delay collection by one day. Save these dates!
Bulk & Large Item Pickup Guide 2026 🏗️
Getting rid of furniture, appliances or renovation debris? Here’s the fastest way to do it for free (or cheap).
Furniture & Mattresses
Schedule a free curbside bulk pickup via 311 or your city’s sanitation site. Most cities allow 2–4 free pickups per year. Confirm the day — items must be out by 7 AM.
📌 Free donate option: Habitat for Humanity ReStore, local shelters, Facebook Marketplace Free section.
Appliances (Fridge, Washer, AC)
Most cities accept appliances in bulk pickup. Fridges and ACs with refrigerant require a certified technician to remove the coolant first — ask your city when booking.
📌 Free alternative: Many appliance retailers remove old units free when delivering new ones.
Renovation Debris
Drywall, lumber, flooring, shingles, and concrete are almost NEVER accepted in any curbside program. Rent a roll-off dumpster or hire a licensed junk hauler for renovations.
📌 Search “dumpster rental near me” or “junk hauler near me” for local services.
Electronics (TVs, Computers)
Electronics are NOT accepted in regular bulk pickup. Drop at Best Buy (free for most items), Staples, or a county e-waste event. Never put TVs or computers in the trash.
📌 Manufacturer take-back: Dell, Apple, HP, Samsung all have free recycling programs.
Recycling Guide 2026 — What Can & Can’t Go in the Blue Bin ✅❌
Contamination is the #1 recycling problem in the US. One wrong item can send a whole truckload to the landfill. Here’s the definitive guide.
- Paper & cardboard (dry)
- Glass bottles & jars (rinsed)
- Aluminum cans (rinsed)
- Steel/tin cans (rinsed)
- Plastic #1 & #2 bottles
- Milk jugs & shampoo bottles
- Newspapers & magazines
- Cardboard boxes (flattened)
- Juice & soup cartons
- Office paper & envelopes
- Plastic bags (store drop-off only)
- Styrofoam / polystyrene
- Greasy pizza boxes
- Food-soiled containers
- Diapers & paper towels
- Batteries & light bulbs
- Electronics of any kind
- Hoses, toys, rubber items
- Black plastic trays
- Broken window glass
Trash Wasn’t Picked Up? Here’s What to Do 📞
Before you call — check these steps first. Most missed pickup reports resolve within 24 hours when done correctly.
Wait until late afternoon on your collection day
Trucks run all day — sometimes until 5–6 PM. Don’t report before 3–4 PM unless you’re sure the truck already passed your street.
Make sure your bin was out before 7 AM
Routes start as early as 5 AM. If your bin wasn’t out before the truck came — that’s not a missed pickup, it’s a late set-out. The truck won’t return.
Report via 311 or your city’s app/website
Call 311, use the city’s 311 app, or submit online. Include your full address and collection day. Leave the bin curbside after reporting.
Keep bin curbside until return pickup confirmed
If you take the bin in, the crew can’t collect it on the return run. Leave it out until you get a notification or see it emptied.