Riverside Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026
This Riverside trash pickup schedule guide is for City of Riverside, California residential customers who need the correct 2026 garbage collection day, holiday delay rule, recycling and green waste guidance, bulky item pickup steps, Agua Mansa drop-off help, missed pickup contact, and official links. Riverside is not one simple “countywide” schedule: some residential areas are served by the City and some by Athens Services under contract, so your first move is to confirm the provider for your address.
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Quick Answer for Riverside Residents
For City of Riverside residential service, trash, green waste and recycling are normally picked up once per week on the same day. Your exact day depends on your service area and provider. If you are unsure, use the official residential collection map or call the City Call Center at 311 or 951-826-5311. Bulky items are different: Riverside requires a bulky item appointment and allows 2 appointments per year, with up to 5 items per appointment.
Trash
Use for regular household waste after recycling, green waste, HHW, e-waste, construction debris and bulky items are separated.
Recycling
Use for accepted paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and metal listed by the City. Do not place HHW or bulky items in the blue barrel.
Green waste + bagged food scraps
Riverside uses the green waste barrel for yard material and bagged food scraps under the City’s food waste diversion program.
Appointment only
Call first, get the appointment, and place items curbside by 5:30 a.m. on the scheduled day.
Call 951-826-5311 when you need your pickup day, provider, bulky appointment, missed pickup, extra barrel, or unclear holiday delay confirmed. Have your street address and utility account information ready.
First Check: Riverside City Service, Athens, Burrtec, CR&R, County or Another City?
Searches like “Riverside trash pickup near me” can lead to the wrong place because Riverside can mean the City of Riverside, Riverside County, Moreno Valley, Corona, Jurupa Valley, Perris, Eastvale, or a private-hauler community. This page is written for City of Riverside, CA residential trash and recycling customers.
Use this guide
All City residential trash services are managed through Public Works Solid Waste, and residential service is once per week with the same-day pickup for trash, recycling and green waste.
Provider matters
Some Riverside areas, including areas such as La Sierra, University and Orangecrest, are serviced by Athens Services under contract to the City. Holiday delay rules may differ from City pickup rules.
Do not copy this calendar
Unincorporated Riverside County, apartments, condos, businesses and nearby cities can use different providers, fee rules, holiday delays and bulky-item programs.
Do not use a neighbor’s answer if you live near a route border or recently moved. Riverside’s official FAQ says to contact the 311 Call Center to find out who services your area and the day or days of service.
How to Find Your Riverside Trash Pickup Day by Address
The best answer for “Riverside trash pickup schedule by address” is not a generic weekday list. Use the official residential collection days map, then confirm with 311 if your address is close to a boundary or serviced by Athens.
- Open the City residential collection map. Use the official map first because routes are geographic.
- Search your neighborhood carefully. Zoom in around your street, especially in La Sierra, University, Orangecrest, Canyon Crest, Arlington, Magnolia Center and border areas.
- Confirm your service provider. Some addresses are City-served and some are Athens-served under contract.
- Save one weekly reminder. Since Riverside residential service is same-day for trash, recycling and green waste, your reminder should say “Riverside carts tonight” plus the provider name.
- Add a holiday check reminder. Holiday rules differ between City pickup and Athens pickup, so a repeating reminder alone can be wrong.
- Call 311 when the map is unclear. A phone call prevents the common mistake of reporting a missed pickup when it was the wrong route day.
Riverside Weekly Garbage Collection: Brown, Blue and Green Barrels
Riverside’s residential system is easiest when you treat the three barrels as a weekly sorting routine. The City rate page says service is once per week with same-day pickup for all three trash types. Your practical job is to put the right material in the right barrel and avoid special waste in normal carts.
| Container / service | Typical timing | Use it for | Do not use it for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown / gray trash barrel | Weekly on your assigned service day | Regular household waste that is not recyclable, not green waste, not HHW, and not bulky. | Paint, batteries, sharps, e-waste, tires, large furniture, construction debris, used oil, or recyclables. |
| Blue recycling barrel | Weekly on your assigned service day | Accepted paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and metal listed by the City. | HHW, batteries, cell phones, computers, tires, medications, needles, used oil, bulky items or dirty problem waste. |
| Green waste barrel | Weekly on your assigned service day | Green waste and bagged food scraps under the City food waste program. | Beverage containers, cans, cups, bottles, food containers, packaging and to-go boxes. |
| Bulky items | By appointment only | Large household items that do not fit in a residential trash container. | Unscheduled piles, over-limit piles, large limbs, tree trunks, stumps, tires at Agua Mansa free drop-off, and commercial waste. |
| HHW / e-waste / sharps | Drop-off or event route | Paint, batteries, chemicals, sharps, computers, fluorescent bulbs, used oil and similar items. | Normal curbside trash, recycling or green waste barrels. |
If the item could hurt a sanitation worker, leak, catch fire, jam equipment, or sit outside as a large object, do not put it in a normal barrel until you check the item path below.
Riverside Trash Pickup Holiday Schedule 2026
Riverside’s 2026 holiday schedule matters because City-served routes and Athens-served routes have different delay language. The official flyer says trash will not be collected on the holidays below. City pickup holidays occurring on a scheduled service day result in a one-day delay, with an exception for Wednesday holidays. Athens pickup holidays occurring Monday through Friday result in a one-day delay for each day following the holiday. If the holiday falls on Saturday, there is no service delay.
| 2026 holiday with no trash collection | Date | What Riverside residents should do |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, Jan. 1 | Check City vs Athens delay before setting carts out. |
| Martin Luther King Day | Monday, Jan. 19 | Expect a holiday change if your route is on or after the affected day. |
| Lincoln’s Birthday | Thursday, Feb. 12 | Use the official 2026 PDF; do not rely on an old calendar. |
| President’s Day | Monday, Feb. 16 | Set a phone reminder to verify before curb set-out. |
| United Farmworkers Day, observed | Monday, Mar. 30 | A less obvious holiday; do not skip the check. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25 | Holiday week delay can affect the rest of the week. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun. 19 | Friday impacts can move service later depending on provider. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul. 4 | Official flyer says Saturday holidays create no service delay. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep. 7 | Check provider-specific delay before placing carts. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct. 12 | Another easy-to-miss holiday; verify before curb set-out. |
| Veteran’s Day | Wednesday, Nov. 11 | City pickup has a Wednesday-holiday exception; confirm your exact provider. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov. 26 | Holiday week changes are common; check the PDF and service alerts. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec. 25 | Friday routes may be affected; verify before leaving carts out. |
Riverside Recycling Pickup: What Goes in the Blue Barrel?
Riverside’s recycling page lists paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, metal and some polystyrene materials for the blue recycling barrel. The bigger resident problem is not memorizing every item; it is keeping HHW, electronics, tires, medications, needles, used oil and bulky items out of both the brown trash barrel and blue recycling barrel.
Blue barrel examples
- Brochures, catalogs, computer paper, coupons and junk mail.
- Cardboard, cereal boxes without liners, paper bags, paper tubes and phone books.
- Plastics #1–#7, plastic containers, bottles, cups and jugs listed by the City.
- Glass beverage and food containers.
- Aluminum, tin, metal food cans, bottle caps and empty dry paint cans with lids off.
Not for regular trash or recycling
- Batteries, lead acid batteries and car batteries.
- Cell phones, computers and e-waste.
- Medications, needles and sharps.
- Tires and used oil.
- Fluorescent light bulbs.
- Bulky items and furniture.
- Hazardous waste, chemicals and recyclers-only materials.
When you are unsure, use a special disposal path instead of “wish-cycling.” One wrong hazardous or bulky item can create worker safety issues, contamination and a missed service problem.
Riverside Food Waste and Green Waste: How the Green Barrel Works
Riverside’s food waste diversion program uses the existing green waste barrel for bagged food scraps. The key is to bag food scraps first so the green waste stream does not become messy or contaminated.
Use a durable small bag
The City recommends a durable 1–2 gallon bag; clear plastic is recommended but not required.
Collect food scraps
Acceptable examples include fruit, vegetables, spoiled food, meats, seafood, bread, dairy and food-soiled paper products.
Tie and place in green barrel
Securely tie the bag and place it in the green waste barrel with your normal green waste service.
Food waste examples
- Food scraps and spoiled food.
- Fruits and vegetables.
- Meats, seafood, bread and dairy.
- Food-soiled paper products.
Keep these out of bagged food waste
- Beverage containers.
- Cans, cups and bottles.
- Food containers and packaging.
- To-go boxes.
Riverside Bulky Item Pickup: Schedule Before You Place Items Out
Riverside bulky item pickup is by appointment. Call the City at 951-826-5311. On the appointment day, items must be at the curb, not in the street, by 5:30 a.m. Items may be placed out the night before but not more than 24 hours before the appointment.
- Call 951-826-5311 first. Ask for a bulky item pickup appointment and confirm whether your address is City-served or Athens-served.
- Stay within the yearly limit. Riverside allows only 2 bulky item appointments per year.
- Stay within the item limit. Only 5 items are picked up per appointment. Three trash bags under 20 pounds count as one item, with no more than 15 bags.
- Prepare small items correctly. Smaller items must be bagged or boxed and no heavier than 20 pounds.
- Bundle yard trimmings properly. Yard waste or tree trimmings must be tied in bundles no more than 18 inches in diameter and no longer than 36 inches.
- Do not place items too early. Items may go curbside the night before, but not more than 24 hours before the appointment.
Bulky item examples
- Furniture and large household items.
- Mattresses and bulky household cleanup items.
- Small boxed or bagged items under the weight limit.
- Bundled yard trimmings prepared to City size limits.
Common bulky pickup failures
- Placing items in the street instead of at the curb.
- Setting items out more than 24 hours early.
- Going over 5 items and losing another appointment automatically.
- Leaving loose small items instead of bagging or boxing.
- Putting large limbs, tree trunks or stumps in the pile.
Riverside Bulky Trash Drop-Off, Clean Up Events and Agua Mansa
Drop-off is the practical backup when you missed the appointment window, have more material than one bulky appointment, or need to dispose of items at an event. Riverside has two important drop-off paths: monthly Agua Mansa Transfer Station free drop-off and Clean Up Riverside events.
| Drop-off option | When / where | What it helps with | Important limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Mansa Transfer Station free drop-off | 3rd Saturday of every month, 1830 Agua Mansa Rd. | City residents may show a utility bill and dispose of up to 1 ton of bulky trash and yard waste. | Tires are no longer accepted for free at Agua Mansa drop-off days. |
| Bulky Item Drop-Off Event | Feb. 21, 2026, 8 a.m.–noon, Riverside City Corporation Yard, 8095 Lincoln Ave. | Tires, bulky items, e-waste, appliances, yard/green waste, metal, boxed broken tiles/ceramics and small concrete loads listed for the event. | No commercial waste and no trailers longer than 10 feet. |
| Clean Up Riverside bulky events | Aug. 15 and Oct. 17, 2026, 8 a.m.–noon, Riverside City Corporation Yard, 8095 Lincoln Ave. | Free bulky item drop-off events for City residents, with proof of residency required. | Restrictions apply, no commercial waste and no long trailers. |
| E-waste, shredding, bulbs and batteries event | Sept. 19, 2026, 8 a.m.–noon, multiple City-listed locations | Useful for electronics, paper shredding, bulbs, batteries and e-waste. | Check the current flyer because event sites and item rules can change. |
Riverside says tires and rims are no longer accepted for free during Agua Mansa free drop-off days. To avoid fees, use Clean Up Riverside events when the City offers free tire disposal.
Household Hazardous Waste, Batteries, Used Oil, E-Waste and Construction Debris
Riverside’s HHW page says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the trash, down storm drains or onto the ground. That means paint, chemicals, batteries, sharps, used oil, fluorescent bulbs and many electronics need a separate route.
Do not cart
Aerosol cans, antifreeze, batteries, bleach, drain cleaners, garden chemicals, paint, medications, pool chlorine, sharps and used oil need special disposal.
Agua Mansa area
The City’s materials point residents to the County HHW facility at 1780 Agua Mansa Rd., with non-holiday Saturday hours listed in City materials.
Not residential cans
Riverside says recyclable construction materials may not be disposed of in residential cans. Concrete, asphalt, shingles, gypsum wallboard, wood and metals need the correct C&D route.
| Item | Best Riverside path | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Paint, bleach, pool chemicals, drain cleaners | Household hazardous waste | Use Riverside County HHW guidance or the Agua Mansa HHW facility path. |
| Batteries and lead acid batteries | Battery recycling / HHW | Use listed battery recyclers or the County HHW facility. |
| Used motor oil and filters | Certified used oil recycling locations | Riverside says curbside used oil appointments are not available at this time, so use certified locations. |
| Computers, televisions, cell phones, e-waste | Clean Up Riverside events / e-waste recycling | Use City events or approved recyclers rather than carts. |
| Concrete, asphalt, drywall, wood, metals from projects | Construction and demolition program or recycler | Do not put C&D materials in residential cans. |
| Sharps and needles | HHW / sharps program | Use approved sharps disposal; do not put loose needles in any cart. |
Riverside Trash Rates and Extra Barrel Cost Notes for 2026
Residents often search the schedule because they are trying to solve a cost or overflow problem. Riverside’s 5-year rate plan lists a July 1, 2026 change. Use the table below as a practical planning note, then check the official rates page before making billing decisions.
| Residential service type | Rate listed for 7/1/2026 | Helpful action |
|---|---|---|
| Curbside / Disabled service | $42.33 | Standard three-stream residential service. |
| Driveway service | $58.05 | Check whether you truly need higher service level. |
| Backyard service | $69.65 | Useful for some mobility situations, but costs more. |
| Mobile home / apartment | $24.15 | Applies where this service type is used. |
| Condo / townhouse | $26.12 | Confirm building/provider rules first. |
| Extra trash barrel monthly rate | $18.02 | Try recycling and green waste separation before paying for extra trash capacity. |
| Extra blue barrel monthly rate | $3.28 | Often cheaper than an extra trash barrel if recycling overflow is the issue. |
| Extra green barrel monthly rate | $8.25 | Useful for yard-heavy homes. |
The City notes that up to 75% of material in a trash barrel may be recyclable. Before ordering an extra brown trash barrel, check whether clean cardboard, paper, bottles, cans and other accepted recyclables are being thrown away.
Missed Riverside Trash Pickup: Check This Before Calling
A missed pickup is not always a skipped truck. Riverside notes that residents may temporarily experience delays and says to contact Customer Service after 72 hours if trash has not been serviced. The City FAQ also says missed barrels are not credited automatically; residents must contact the City so crews can return.
Before reporting a missed pickup
- Was it your correct City or Athens service day?
- Was there a 2026 holiday delay?
- Was the route possibly delayed 24–48 hours?
- Were carts visible and not blocked by cars or street work?
- Was material in the correct brown, blue or green barrel?
- Was your bulky item scheduled separately?
- Was HHW, e-waste, construction debris or tires mixed into normal carts?
Who to contact
Use the 311 App, the City’s 311 Call Center, or call 951-826-5311. If you have Athens service, confirm whether your service request should go through Athens or the City Call Center.
If the City has announced a delay and your street is still within the delay window, keep carts accessible. If service is still missed after the City’s stated window, report with your address and cart type.
Street Sweeping and Trash Pickup: Why Both Calendars Matter
Riverside also publishes a 2026 street sweeping schedule. This is not the same as trash pickup, but it matters because carts, parked vehicles and bulky piles can block sweeping or collection. The street sweeping postcard also repeats useful reminders about food waste, HHW and Agua Mansa drop-off.
Do not block carts
Keep carts and bulky items reachable by the collection truck.
Move vehicles
Street sweeping has its own calendar and can be affected by holidays differently than trash pickup.
Nov. 27, 2026
The 2026 street sweeping postcard notes trash pickup occurs on Nov. 27, 2026, but no street sweeping.
Riverside Pickup Tools: Save This Page and Reuse It
These tools are practical reminders. They do not replace the official City map, provider rules or holiday PDF, but they help you avoid the most common Riverside mistakes.
Riverside Map: Agua Mansa Transfer Station and HHW Area
Use the official collection days map for your home pickup day. The embedded map below is only for location context around the Agua Mansa transfer/HHW area, where Riverside materials list bulky trash, yard waste and HHW-related drop-off options.
Official Riverside Links Residents Actually Need
Use the right link for the task. Do not use the holiday page when you need a bulky appointment, and do not use the collection map when you need HHW disposal.
Related Trash-Pickup.org Guides
These internal links are included because they help Riverside residents compare California trash rules, nearby city systems, and site pickup tools.
Publishing Audit: What This Riverside Page Covers
This guide answers the practical intent behind searches such as Riverside trash pickup schedule 2026, Riverside garbage collection, Riverside trash pickup by address, Riverside trash pickup holiday schedule, Riverside bulky item pickup, Riverside 311 trash pickup, Athens Services Riverside pickup, City of Riverside trash service, Riverside recycling pickup, Riverside green waste pickup, Riverside food waste green bin, Riverside County HHW, Agua Mansa bulky trash drop-off, and Riverside trash pickup near me. The page handles each intent with sections, tools, tables, checklists, official links and FAQs instead of keyword stuffing.
Pickup-day confusion solved
The guide separates City of Riverside, Athens-served areas, county addresses, apartments, multifamily buildings and private haulers.
Item paths separated
Regular trash, recycling, green waste, bagged food scraps, bulky items, HHW, tires, e-waste, used oil and C&D debris are not mixed together.
Reusable tools
The provider helper, item checker and holiday delay checker give readers a reason to save and revisit the page.
Riverside Trash Pickup FAQ
How do I find my Riverside trash pickup day?
Use the official City of Riverside residential collection days map or contact the 311 Call Center at 951-826-5311. This is important because some Riverside addresses are City-served and some are Athens-served under City contract.
Is this guide for Riverside, California or Riverside County?
This guide is for City of Riverside, California residential trash customers. Unincorporated Riverside County and nearby cities may use different providers, routes, drop-off centers and holiday schedules.
What is the Riverside trash pickup phone number?
Use 311 or 951-826-5311 for City of Riverside trash, pickup day, missed pickup and bulky item appointment help.
How often is Riverside trash picked up?
Riverside residential service is once per week with same-day pickup for the three main trash types: trash, recycling and green waste.
Who is my Riverside trash provider?
Contact the 311 Call Center to confirm who services your area and your service day. Some residential areas are served by Athens Services under contract to the City.
What holidays stop Riverside trash pickup in 2026?
The City’s 2026 holiday schedule lists no collection on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln’s Birthday, President’s Day, United Farmworkers Day observed, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Does a Saturday holiday delay Riverside trash pickup?
The official 2026 holiday flyer says if the holiday falls on a Saturday, there is no delay in service.
How do I schedule Riverside bulky item pickup?
Call the City of Riverside at 951-826-5311 to schedule a bulky item appointment. Items must be curbside by 5:30 a.m. on the appointment day and may not be placed out more than 24 hours prior.
How many Riverside bulky item pickups do I get?
Riverside allows only two bulky item appointments per year, with only five items picked up per appointment.
Can I put food scraps in the Riverside green waste barrel?
Yes, Riverside’s food waste program uses the green waste barrel for securely bagged food scraps. Bag the food scraps first, then place the tied bag in the green barrel.
Where can Riverside residents drop off bulky trash and yard waste?
On the third Saturday of every month, City residents may show their utility bill and dispose of up to one ton of bulky trash and yard waste for free at Agua Mansa Transfer Station, 1830 Agua Mansa Rd. Restrictions apply.
Are tires accepted for free at Agua Mansa drop-off days?
No. Riverside says tires and rims are no longer accepted for free during Agua Mansa free drop-off days. Use Clean Up Riverside events when tire disposal is offered free by the City.
What should I do if my Riverside trash was missed?
First check your correct service day, provider, holiday delay, cart placement and whether the material was accepted. If service is still missed after the City’s stated delay window, report it through 311 or call 951-826-5311.
Can construction debris go in Riverside residential trash cans?
No. Riverside says recyclable construction materials may not be disposed of in residential cans. Use the construction and demolition waste management route or approved recycling/disposal options.
Is Trash-Pickup.org the City of Riverside?
No. Trash-Pickup.org is an independent resident help guide. For live service decisions, official schedules, fees, billing, citations and final rules, use the City of Riverside links on this page.
Final Riverside Resident Summary
Use the City of Riverside residential collection map or call 311 / 951-826-5311 to confirm your exact pickup day and provider. Riverside residential service is generally weekly and same-day for trash, recycling and green waste, but holiday delays differ between City pickup and Athens pickup, so check the 2026 holiday flyer before setting carts out during holiday weeks.
Schedule bulky items before placing them curbside, use the green barrel for bagged food scraps, keep HHW and e-waste out of normal carts, use Agua Mansa or Clean Up Riverside events for larger disposal needs, and do not assume Riverside County or a nearby city follows the same schedule.
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