Redlands Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026: Trash, Recycling, Green Waste, Holidays and Missed Pickup Help
This Redlands trash pickup schedule garbage collection guide is for City of Redlands, California solid waste customers. The key rule for 2026 is simple: place refuse/trash, green waste and recycling containers curbside before 6:00 a.m. on your regular collection day. Different trucks collect different carts, so one truck passing does not always mean everything was missed.
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Quick Answer for Redlands Residents
For City of Redlands residential service, refuse/trash, green waste and recycling containers should be curbside before 6:00 a.m. on your regular collection day. Collection can happen any time from about 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and sometimes later. Three different trucks may pass for trash, green waste and recycling, so do not report a miss just because one truck collected one cart.
Refuse / trash only
Use for non-recyclable, non-organic waste. No food waste, green waste or recyclables in the trash cart.
Recycling
Use for accepted bottles, jugs, tubs, cans, paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars. Keep items loose and do not use plastic bags.
Organics
Use for yard material and food waste except raw meat and bones. Plastic lawn bags are contamination.
Call 909-798-7529
Use Solid Waste Customer Service for collections, missed pickups, holiday schedules, recycling and roll-off questions.
Write this on a card: “Before 6 AM, 3 feet from cars, 1 foot between carts, missed pickup within 24 hours.”
How to Find Your Redlands Trash Pickup Day in 2026
Redlands collection is route-based. The safest way to confirm your regular pickup day is to contact City Solid Waste Customer Service or use the official Redlands solid waste pages, especially if you are new to town, moved within Redlands, live near the city edge, or have a utility-billing question.
- Confirm you are inside City of Redlands service. Redlands, CA searches sometimes show private haulers or nearby county disposal pages. City-served residential customers should use the City Solid Waste Division.
- Use your exact service address. Pickup can vary by route, so do not rely only on a neighbor’s reminder if you are on a different street or service boundary.
- Save all three streams. Your reminder should say black cart, blue cart and green cart because the trucks may arrive at different times.
- Check the 2026 holiday page before holiday weeks. Some holidays have no schedule change, while others push the rest of the week one day later.
- Report missed service quickly. Redlands says missed collection must be reported within 24 hours of the regular collection day for a make-up collection.
Redlands Cart Set-Out Rules: What Prevents a Missed Pickup
The Redlands schedule is only useful if the truck can safely service your containers. Set-out time, spacing and contamination rules matter as much as the day on the calendar.
Correct Redlands set-out
- Place refuse/trash, green waste and recycling containers curbside before 6:00 a.m.
- Keep containers at least 3 feet from obstacles such as parked cars, fences, trees or other objects.
- Keep at least 1 foot between containers.
- Keep lids closed and do not exceed the upper perimeter of the container.
- Leave containers out until all three trucks have had time to pass.
- Remove containers from the street after service, no later than 10:00 p.m. on service day.
Common missed-pickup causes
- Putting carts out after the truck has already passed.
- Parking a car too close to the cart.
- Placing food waste in the black trash cart.
- Putting plastic bags in the recycling or green waste cart.
- Overfilling carts above the rim.
- Calling after the 24-hour missed-pickup window.
Collection can happen between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and in rare cases later. Route timing can change from week to week, so do not wait until you hear the truck.
Redlands Cart Colors: Black, Blue and Green Explained
Many Redlands missed pickups and contamination tags happen because the right item goes into the wrong cart. Use this table before you toss something confusing.
| Cart | Main use | Good examples | Do not place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black cart | Refuse / trash only | Grocery bags, plastic cereal liners, snack wrappers, broken dishes, foam packing, diapers, pet waste, hoses, wires, cords, hangers, raw meats and bones | Food waste that belongs in green cart, green waste or recyclables |
| Blue cart | Recycling | Bottles, jugs, tubs, empty aerosol cans, aluminum, paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, small PVC or ABS cut under 18 inches | Plastic bags, textiles, diapers, light bulbs, mirrors, needles, used oil, hoses, food-contaminated paper |
| Green cart | Organic green waste and food waste | Branches, leaves, sticks, grass clippings, flowers, weeds, small amounts of sawdust, food waste except raw meat and bones | Trash, dirt, lumber, rocks, stumps, palm fronds, cactus, tree limbs larger than 6 inches, plastic lawn bags |
Black is last-resort trash. Blue is clean loose recycling. Green is yard material plus food waste, not plastic bags.
Redlands Green Cart: Food Waste and Yard Waste Rules
Redlands requires separate collection of organic green waste. Since April 2024, food waste must go in the green yard waste cart and is no longer allowed in the trash cart.
Routine organics
Branches, leaves, sticks, grass clippings, flowers, weeds, small amounts of sawdust and food waste except raw meat and bones belong in the green cart.
Hard rejects
Trash, dirt, lumber, rocks, stumps, palm fronds, cactus and tree limbs larger than 6 inches in diameter do not belong in the green cart.
Plastic lawn bags
Plastic lawn bags are contamination. If contamination is found, the container can be tagged and left.
Remove the contamination first. Then request a special pickup for an extra charge or place the cart out the following week for regular collection.
Redlands Recycling Pickup: Blue Cart Rules
Redlands blue carts are for accepted recyclables only. The biggest recycling mistake is bagging recyclables. Keep recyclable items loose, flatten boxes and keep the cart free of trash and food-contaminated material.
Blue cart examples
- Water, soda and juice bottles.
- Laundry detergent, milk and juice jugs.
- Margarine, yogurt and sour cream tubs.
- Soda, soup, meat, juice, vegetable and pet food cans.
- Clean aluminum trays, pie tins and foil.
- Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, office paper and envelopes.
- Cereal, shoe, tissue and shipping boxes; paper tubes.
- Glass bottles and jars.
Common blue cart rejects
- Plastic bags or bagged recyclables.
- Ceramics, pottery, drinking glasses, mirrors and window glass.
- Clothing, textiles, diapers, toys and plastic housewares.
- Needles, used oil, light bulbs and rubber garden hoses.
- Food-contaminated paper and swimming pool covers.
Flatten boxes before placing them in the blue cart. Recycling should be free and loose inside the cart, not inside plastic bags.
Redlands Bulky Item Pickup: Free Slots, Paid Special Hauls and Landfill Option
Bulky items are not handled like normal weekly carts. Redlands says bulky item special hauls must be scheduled in advance and material must be ready on the agreed collection day.
Call first business day
Redlands says free bulky item requests are limited to the first 30 requests received by phone or in person. Call Customer Service at 909-798-7529 or visit 35 Cajon St, Suite 15-A.
Two free pickups
Single-family residential customers receive two free bulky item pickups per year with up to three items per collection.
Faster option
If you do not get a free slot or do not want to wait, a paid special haul can often be scheduled within a couple of days.
| Bulky situation | Best Redlands path | Resident note |
|---|---|---|
| Sofa, mattress, dresser, chair or large household item | Schedule bulky item pickup | Book before placing it out. Crews do not go inside buildings or residences. |
| Missed free monthly slots | Paid special haul | 2026 rate matrix lists $56.65 for the first bulky item and $28.32 for each additional item. |
| Large cleanout or construction debris | Roll-off container or self-haul disposal | Do not treat construction debris as normal cart waste. |
| Item may be recyclable | Recycler or special disposal | Search for a recycler before paying to landfill a recyclable item. |
Roll-Off Container Service: When a Cart or Bulky Pickup Is Not Enough
For remodeling, cleanouts, large yard projects or heavy material, Redlands roll-off service may be a better fit than trying to overload weekly carts. Roll-off rules are stricter because the container must be safe to deliver, load and pick up.
Picked up on the 7th day
Redlands roll-off containers are picked up on the seventh day after delivery. Extra daily charges apply after the initial service period.
Nothing above the top
Containers cannot exceed the top perimeter. If the box is overloaded or too heavy, it may not be picked up until the customer off-loads it.
| Roll-off issue | Redlands rule | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery and pickup timing | Can occur between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; time-sensitive requests are not guaranteed | Do not schedule work crews assuming an exact pickup minute. |
| Heavy dirt, rock, concrete, sand or sod | Load only 15 to 18 inches deep, end to end, in a 10-yard container only | Heavy material can make the container unsafe or too heavy. |
| Weight | Maximum weight is 10 tons; loads over 8 tons have an overage fee | Heavy loads can add cost or require off-loading. |
| Prohibited material | No hazardous waste, tires or metallic discards / white goods | These require separate disposal paths. |
Redlands 2026 Holiday Trash Schedule
Redlands does not delay collection for every holiday. In 2026, several holidays show “no change,” while Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day 2027 show no service on the holiday with the rest of the week one day later.
| Holiday | 2026 date | Collection impact |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan. 19 | No change in collection schedule. |
| Presidents’ Day | Monday, Feb. 16 | No change in collection schedule. |
| Cesar Chavez Day | Tuesday, Mar. 31 | No change in collection schedule. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25 | No service on holiday; rest of week one day later. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun. 19 | No change in collection schedule. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul. 4 | No service on holiday; rest of week one day later. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep. 7 | No service on holiday; rest of week one day later. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct. 12 | No change in collection schedule. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov. 11 | No change in collection schedule. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov. 26 | No service on holiday; rest of week one day later. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec. 25 | No service on holiday; rest of week one day later. |
| New Year’s Day | Friday, Jan. 1, 2027 | No service on holiday; rest of week one day later. |
Missed Redlands Pickup: What to Check Before Calling
A missed pickup in Redlands must be reported within 24 hours of your regular collection day to receive a make-up collection. Before calling, check whether it was a true miss or a cart setup issue.
Before reporting
- Was the correct cart out before 6:00 a.m.?
- Was it your regular collection day?
- Was there a holiday delay?
- Was the cart at least 3 feet from obstacles?
- Was there at least 1 foot between carts?
- Was the lid closed and the cart not overfilled?
- Was the cart contaminated or tagged?
- Did only one of the three trucks pass?
Call Solid Waste Customer Service
Call 909-798-7529 with your address, collection day, missed cart color, and whether a tag was left. For best results, call within the 24-hour report window.
Household Hazardous Waste, E-Waste and Sharps in Redlands
Do not place hazardous materials, electronics, batteries, paint, propane tanks or sharps in regular trash, recycling or green waste carts. Redlands residents have dedicated disposal paths.
Corporate Yard site
The HHW and e-waste program is at 1270 W. Park Ave., entering from Kansas Street north of Redlands Animal Control. Hours are Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., excluding holidays and rain closures.
15 gallons or 125 pounds
Loads are limited per visit, and containers should be no larger than 5 gallons. Keep waste in original containers when possible.
Use approved containers
Home-generated sharps should go in approved sharps containers, not regular trash. Redlands lists drop-off options and a sharps information phone number.
| Item | Best Redlands route | Do not do this |
|---|---|---|
| Paint, used motor oil, filters, cleaners, pesticides, antifreeze, fertilizers, gasoline, pool supplies | HHW site / San Bernardino County Fire HHW guidance | Do not put in black, blue or green carts. |
| Propane tanks, e-waste, batteries, sharps containers, non-narcotic expired medications | HHW / e-waste program | Do not hide these in regular cart material. |
| Business waste, radioactive waste, explosives, asbestos, controlled medications, tires, large appliances | Special disposal route | These are listed as not accepted at the Redlands HHW program. |
| Needles and syringes | Approved sharps container and sharps drop-off guidance | Do not bend, break, recap or place exposed sharps in regular trash. |
Blue Curb Service for Elderly or Physically Challenged Customers
Redlands has a set-out/set-back service for physically challenged and/or elderly customers with infirmities who do not have an able-bodied person assisting with household or business activities. Approved customers can receive automated container assistance at no extra charge.
Assisted collection
The request should describe the infirmity or other factors and the care or assistance the person is receiving that requires the service.
Call Customer Service
Contact Redlands Solid Waste Customer Service at 909-798-7529 for information or enrollment.
For special on-premises collection, containers must be freely accessible and not inside closed buildings or gated areas.
Redlands Pickup Tools: Save This Page and Reuse It
These tools answer common search intents like “Redlands trash pickup today,” “Redlands holiday trash schedule,” “Redlands bulky item pickup,” “Redlands missed trash pickup,” and “where does this item go?” without showing a raw keyword list.
Sort by color
Black for refuse, blue for clean loose recycling, green for organics. Do not mix food waste into black trash.
6 AM check
Carts should already be curbside, spaced correctly, not blocked and not overfilled.
10 PM deadline
Bring carts back from the street as soon as possible and no later than 10:00 p.m. on service day.
Redlands Solid Waste Map and Contact Context
Use this map for customer-service context, not as your pickup-day lookup. For collection questions, missed pickups and holiday schedule help, contact Solid Waste Customer Service.
| Need | Contact | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Waste Customer Service | 35 Cajon St Suite 15A • 909-798-7529 | Collections, trash pickup, missed pickups, holiday schedules, recycling, roll-off questions |
| Household Hazardous Waste / E-Waste | 909-382-5401 | Paint, chemicals, batteries, electronics, propane, oil and filters |
| Self-haul construction waste | 909-386-8701 | Construction, demolition and disposal requirements |
| Sharps disposal information | 1-800-645-9228 | Home-generated needles and sharps guidance |
Official Redlands Links Residents Actually Need
Use the right link for the problem. Solid waste handles carts and pickup. Bulky pickup handles large items. HHW handles dangerous material. Roll-off service handles bigger cleanouts.
Related Trash-Pickup.org Guides
Use these guides when comparing nearby California pickup rules, every-other-week recycling patterns, bulky-item options and holiday delay logic.
Redlands Trash Pickup FAQ
What time should Redlands trash carts be out?
Place refuse/trash, green waste and recycling containers curbside before 6:00 a.m. on your regular collection day.
What time does Redlands collection happen?
Collection can occur any time between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and in rare cases later. Route timing can change from week to week.
Why did only one Redlands cart get picked up?
Redlands uses three different trucks for refuse/trash, yard waste and recycling. One truck may collect one cart while another truck comes later.
How do I report a missed pickup in Redlands?
Call Solid Waste Customer Service at 909-798-7529. Redlands says missed collection must be reported within 24 hours of your regular collection day to receive a make-up collection.
What goes in the Redlands green cart?
Use the green cart for green waste and food waste except raw meat and bones. Accepted items include branches, leaves, sticks, grass clippings, flowers, weeds, small amounts of sawdust and food waste.
Can food waste go in the black trash cart?
No. Redlands says food waste must go in the green yard waste cart and is no longer allowed in the trash cart.
Can plastic bags go in Redlands recycling?
No. Do not use plastic bags for recycling. Keep recyclables loose inside the blue cart.
How do I schedule Redlands bulky item pickup?
Call 909-798-7529 on the first business day of the month or visit 35 Cajon St, Suite 15-A. Free requests are limited, and paid special haul service is available if you need faster service or miss the free slots.
How many free bulky pickups do Redlands single-family customers get?
The City page says single-family residential customers receive two free bulky item pickups per year with up to three items per collection, subject to scheduling and free-request availability.
Where do Redlands residents take paint, batteries, oil and electronics?
Use the Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste program at the Redlands Corporate Yard, 1270 W. Park Ave., or call San Bernardino County Fire HHW at 909-382-5401 for current instructions.
Does Redlands trash pickup change on holidays?
Some holidays have no change, while Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day 2027 show no service on the holiday with the rest of the week one day later.
Is Trash-Pickup.org the City of Redlands?
No. Trash-Pickup.org is an independent resident help guide. For live route changes, official service decisions, billing, missed pickup dispatch, cart repair and emergency updates, use the official City links on this page.
Final Redlands Resident Summary
For Redlands trash pickup in 2026, place black, blue and green carts curbside before 6:00 a.m., keep carts 3 feet from obstacles and 1 foot apart, and leave enough time for all three trucks to pass. Report missed pickups within 24 hours by calling 909-798-7529.
Use the black cart for refuse only, the blue cart for clean loose recycling, and the green cart for yard material and food waste except raw meat and bones. Use bulky pickup, roll-off service, HHW, e-waste or sharps disposal for items that do not belong in carts.
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