Tracy Trash Pickup & Garbage Schedule 2026: Collection Day, Recycling Week, Bulky Items and Cart Rules
This Tracy trash pickup guide is built for residents who need a practical answer fast: which carts go out, when recycling happens, what side of Tracy Boulevard matters, how holiday delays work, who to call for missed garbage collection, and how to schedule bulky-item pickup without guessing.
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Quick Answer for Tracy Residents
Inside the City of Tracy, residential garbage collection is handled through Tracy Disposal / Tracy Delta Solid Waste Management. Garbage and organics carts are collected weekly. Recycling is collected every other week, and the 2026 recycling week depends on whether your home is east or west of Tracy Boulevard.
Garbage weekly
Put your waste cart out on your regular collection day. Do not use the garbage cart for hazardous waste, e-waste, batteries, paint, oil or chemicals.
Recycling every other week
Use the east/west Tracy Boulevard calendar logic. Recyclables must be loose, clean and not bagged.
Organics weekly
Organics is collected weekly on the same regular garbage collection day. Food scraps and yard trimmings go loose, not in plastic bags.
Schedule first
Use the annual residential bulky-item program or special pickup rules before placing furniture, appliances, mattresses or extra bags at the curb.
The one phone number most Tracy residents should save is 209-835-0601. Use it for missed pickup, bulky-item scheduling, extra pickup questions, appliance pickup and special-handling questions. For City utility billing questions, use 209-831-6800.
What Day Is Trash Pickup in Tracy?
Your exact weekday is address-based, so this page cannot honestly say every Tracy home is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. The right workflow is to confirm your address with Tracy Disposal’s collection calendar, then use the rest of this guide to know which carts go out and how to avoid a rejected pickup.
- Confirm your regular collection weekday. Use the official Tracy Disposal collection calendar or call 209-835-0601 if you are unsure after moving, changing service, or living near a route boundary.
- Put gray waste and green organics out every week. These are weekly on your regular collection day.
- Check whether it is your blue recycling week. Recycling is every other week and depends on your side of Tracy Boulevard.
- Set carts out by 4:00 a.m. Tracy collection usually happens in the morning, so night-before preparation is safer than early-morning guessing.
- Bring carts back after pickup. The City says containers must be removed from the street after pickup; Tracy Disposal guidance also says carts should be stored out of view from the street.
Tracy Recycling Schedule 2026: East vs West of Tracy Boulevard
Tracy recycling is the part that confuses most residents. The City says recycling collection is determined by whether residents are on the east side or west side of Tracy Boulevard. The 2026 calendar labels weeks as W or E. If your home is on the matching side for that week, place the blue recycling cart out with your gray waste and green organics carts.
West of Tracy Boulevard
Use the weeks marked W on the 2026 calendar. On those weeks, all three carts are collected on your regular pickup day: gray waste, green organics and blue recycling.
East of Tracy Boulevard
Use the weeks marked E on the 2026 calendar. On those weeks, all three carts are collected on your regular pickup day: gray waste, green organics and blue recycling.
| 2026 month | West-side recycling weeks | East-side recycling weeks | Always weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 1–3, Jan 11–17, Jan 25–31 | Jan 4–10, Jan 18–24 | Gray waste + green organics |
| February | Feb 8–14, Feb 22–28 | Feb 1–7, Feb 15–21 | Gray waste + green organics |
| March | Mar 8–14, Mar 22–28 | Mar 1–7, Mar 15–21, Mar 29–31 | Gray waste + green organics |
| April | Apr 5–11, Apr 19–25 | Apr 1–4, Apr 12–18, Apr 26–30 | Gray waste + green organics |
| May | May 3–9, May 17–23, May 31 | May 1–2, May 10–16, May 24–30 | Gray waste + green organics |
| June | Jun 1–6, Jun 14–20, Jun 28–30 | Jun 7–13, Jun 21–27 | Gray waste + green organics |
| July | Jul 1–4, Jul 12–18, Jul 26–31 | Jul 5–11, Jul 19–25 | Gray waste + green organics |
| August | Aug 1, Aug 9–15, Aug 23–29 | Aug 2–8, Aug 16–22, Aug 30–31 | Gray waste + green organics |
| September | Sep 6–12, Sep 20–26 | Sep 1–5, Sep 13–19, Sep 27–30 | Gray waste + green organics |
| October | Oct 4–10, Oct 18–24 | Oct 1–3, Oct 11–17, Oct 25–31 | Gray waste + green organics |
| November | Nov 1–7, Nov 15–21, Nov 29–30 | Nov 8–14, Nov 22–28 | Gray waste + green organics |
| December | Dec 1–5, Dec 13–19, Dec 27–31 | Dec 6–12, Dec 20–26 | Gray waste + green organics |
“East” and “West” are based on Tracy Boulevard. If you live in an apartment, HOA, private-hauler property, newly built subdivision, or outside City limits, confirm your service route before copying a nearby house’s calendar.
Tracy Resident Tools: Recycle Week, Holiday Delay and Item Route Checker
Save this section. It gives Tracy residents a reason to return before pickup night, during holiday weeks, before moving a couch to the curb, or when deciding whether an item belongs in garbage, recycling, organics, e-waste, HHW or the MRF.
Tracy Cart Set-Out Rules: Avoid a Missed Pickup
Tracy uses automated collection, so placement matters. A correct date can still become a missed pickup if the cart is blocked, too close to a vehicle, overflowing, facing the wrong way, or placed out too late.
Machine-ready cart setup
- Place carts in the street by 4:00 a.m. on collection day.
- Keep carts about 12 inches from the curb so gutter water can flow.
- Leave at least 3 feet of clearance around carts and fixed objects.
- Keep carts at least 6 feet away from vehicles, boats, trailers and obstacles.
- Place wheels against the curb with handles facing the house.
- Keep lids closed completely.
- Keep sidewalks clear for pedestrians.
- Store carts out of view after collection.
Common Tracy collection mistakes
- Leaving carts behind parked cars.
- Putting the blue cart out on the wrong east/west week.
- Overfilling carts so the lid cannot close.
- Putting plastic bags in the blue recycle cart.
- Putting hazardous waste, batteries, paint or e-waste in any curbside cart.
- Blocking gutters, sidewalks, mailboxes, trees or streetlights.
- Placing bulky items out before scheduling the pickup.
What Goes in Each Tracy Cart?
The fastest way to avoid contamination is to treat each cart as a separate system: gray for waste, blue for loose recyclables, and green for organics. Do not use plastic bags or compostable bags in recycling or organics.
| Cart or route | Use it for | Do not put | Practical reminder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray waste cart | Normal household waste that is not recyclable, organic, hazardous or bulky. | HHW, batteries, electronics, paint, oil, chemicals, large appliances, construction debris. | Collected weekly on your regular garbage day. |
| Blue recycling cart | Aluminum, steel and tin cans; glass bottles and jars; plastic bottles, jugs and tubs; cardboard; dry paper. | Plastic bags, bagged recyclables, food waste, liquids, hazardous waste, e-waste. | Collected every other week based on east/west Tracy Boulevard calendar. |
| Green organics cart | Yard trimmings, grass, weeds, leaves, flowers, food scraps, food-soiled paper and food-soiled cardboard. | Plastic bags, compostable bags, palm fronds, oleanders, painted wood, pet waste, liquids, chemicals, trash, recyclables. | Collected weekly on your regular garbage day. |
| Bulky pickup | Extra bags, furniture, appliances, mattress sets, sofas or similar large household items within program limits. | Tires, motor vehicle parts, hazardous waste, construction debris, dirt, rock, concrete, asphalt, tile, sand, stucco. | Call Tracy Disposal before setting items out. |
| HHW / e-waste / MRF | Paint, chemicals, oil, batteries, electronics, special waste, drop-off loads and some appliance disposal. | Anything your event or facility says is not accepted. | Check event, facility and fee rules before loading your vehicle. |
Do not put plastic bags in the blue recycling cart, even if the bag contains recyclables. City guidance points residents to store drop-off bins for plastic bags instead.
Plastic Bag Drop-Off Options in Tracy
Residents searching “Tracy recycling plastic bags” usually need one practical answer: keep plastic bags out of the blue cart and use store drop-off locations when available. Call the store before making a special trip because store programs can change.
| Store | Address | Phone | Use this for |
|---|---|---|---|
| FoodMaxx | 1950 W. 11th Street | 209-832-3867 | Plastic bag drop-off bin check |
| SaveMart | 875 S. Tracy Blvd. | 209-830-2840 | Plastic bag drop-off bin check |
| Safeway | 1801 W. 11th Street | 209-830-2950 | Plastic bag drop-off bin check |
| Target | 2800 Naglee Road | 209-833-3494 | Plastic bag drop-off bin check |
| Walmart | 3010 W. Grant Line Road | 209-836-5786 | Plastic bag drop-off bin check |
| WinCo Foods | 2850 Pavillion Parkway | 209-833-7454 | Plastic bag drop-off bin check |
Tracy Disposal 2026 Holiday Schedule
Tracy Disposal’s 2026 holiday chart shows only certain holidays change collection. New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas cause one-day late service for affected routes. Most other listed holidays have regular collection.
| 2026 holiday | Day | Pickup effect | Resident action |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day — Jan. 1 | Thursday | One day late Thursday–Friday | Thursday pickup moves to Friday; Friday pickup moves to Saturday. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day — Jan. 19 | Monday | Regular collection | Set carts out normally. |
| President’s Day — Feb. 16 | Monday | Regular collection | Set carts out normally. |
| Memorial Day — May 25 | Monday | Regular collection | Set carts out normally. |
| Juneteenth — Jun. 19 | Friday | Regular collection | Set carts out normally. |
| Independence Day — Jul. 4 | Saturday | Regular collection | No weekday curbside delay shown. |
| Labor Day — Sep. 7 | Monday | Regular collection | Set carts out normally. |
| Columbus Day — Oct. 12 | Monday | Regular collection | Set carts out normally. |
| Veterans Day — Nov. 11 | Wednesday | Regular collection | Set carts out normally. |
| Thanksgiving — Nov. 26 | Thursday | One day late Thursday–Friday | Thursday pickup moves to Friday; Friday pickup moves to Saturday. |
| Christmas — Dec. 25 | Friday | One day late Friday–Saturday | Friday pickup moves to Saturday. |
Missed Trash Pickup in Tracy: What to Check Before Calling
If your cart was not emptied, first check whether it was the right day, right stream and right placement. Then call Tracy Disposal at 209-835-0601. For billing problems, call the City utility billing line instead.
Before reporting missed pickup
- Was it your regular collection day?
- Was it your correct blue recycling week?
- Were carts out by 4:00 a.m.?
- Were lids fully closed?
- Was the cart 3 feet from other carts and objects?
- Was the cart 6 feet from vehicles or trailers?
- Was there a holiday delay?
- Was there a contamination or rejection issue?
Who to contact
For missed garbage, recycling or organics pickup, call Tracy Disposal at 209-835-0601. For City utility billing, account charges or garbage service billing questions, call 209-831-6800.
Tracy Bulky Item Pickup and Annual Clean-Up Program
Do not place a couch, mattress, appliance, refrigerator, freezer, TV, extra bags or white goods at the curb without scheduling or confirming the special-handling rule. Tracy’s annual residential bulky pickup is useful, but it has limits and excluded materials.
Call first
Customers must request the annual collection in advance by calling Tracy Disposal at 209-835-0601. Availability controls the exact date.
Bags + two large items
The City describes up to ten 32-gallon trash bags or equivalent plus two furniture-type items, such as appliances, mattress sets, sofas or a combination of two large items.
Night before
Tracy Disposal says items may not be placed at the curb until the night before the scheduled pickup.
Notify before appliances and white goods
Call Tracy Disposal before placing appliances, white goods, televisions, freezers, refrigerators or other special-handling items at the curb.
Not for the annual cleanup pile
- Motor vehicle parts
- Tires of any kind
- Construction debris, fencing, piping and sheet rock
- Hazardous waste, paint, motor oil, batteries, pesticides, chemicals and sharps
- Dirt, rock, concrete, asphalt, tile, sand and stucco
Tracy MRF, Appliance Voucher, Drop-Off and Public Disposal
When your item does not belong in a cart or bulky pickup pile, the next route is often the Tracy Material Recovery Facility and Solid Waste Transfer site. Check current pricing before loading because disposal fees can change.
Location and hours
30703 South MacArthur Drive, Tracy, CA 95377. Published facility hours show Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed Sunday and major listed holidays.
Call before loading
Tracy MRF phone: 209-832-2355. Call if you have a mixed load, appliance, e-waste, mattress, construction debris, green waste or item with a fee question.
| Published disposal category | Example published price | Resident note |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum charge | $41.00 for certain one-cubic-yard-or-less debris/wood/green waste loads | Heavy construction and demolition material may be excluded from minimum charge rules. |
| Garbage by weight | $105.00 per ton | Confirm current rate before self-hauling. |
| Clean green waste by weight | $88.82 per ton | Keep green waste clean and uncontaminated. |
| Refrigerators, freezers, AC units | $46.50 each | Appliances requiring Freon discharge need special handling. |
| Other small appliances | $29.00 each | Examples include washer, dryer, water heater and exercise equipment. |
| CRT, TV, monitor | No charge, limit 5 per day | Check facility rules and event alternatives before loading many items. |
Household Hazardous Waste, E-Waste and Document Shredding in Tracy
Paint, oil, pesticides, pool chemicals, sharps, batteries and electronics do not belong in normal carts. Tracy residents should use HHW, e-waste events, universal waste routes, the MRF or San Joaquin County facility guidance depending on the item.
Do not trash it
Household hazardous waste should not be thrown in the trash, washed down the drain, poured in the gutter or poured on the ground.
Stockton HHW route
San Joaquin County’s HHW facility lists public hours Thursday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding listed major holidays.
Load safely
County guidance says residents may transport no more than 15 gallons or 125 pounds of HHW per trip. Keep products sealed, upright and not mixed.
| 2026 local event | Date/time | Location | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-Waste events | Jan. 10, Apr. 11, Jul. 11, Oct. 10 • 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. | Boyd Service Center, 520 Tracy Blvd, Gate #1 | Unwanted electronics; call 209-234-7994 in advance for more than 20 devices. |
| Document shredding | Apr. 18, Jul. 18, Nov. 7 • 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | City Hall north parking lot / City event location | Paper, books, magazines and folders; not VHS, CDs, binders or X-rays. |
| HHW facility | Thu–Sun • 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | 7850 R.A. Bridgeford Street, Stockton, CA 95206 | Paint, chemicals, oil, pesticides and many hazardous household products. |
Tracy Garbage Rates, Extra Bins and Billing Questions
Some residents search for “Tracy garbage pickup cost” or “Tracy disposal rates” when they really need to know who bills them and what changes the monthly amount. The City lists garbage fees based on once-a-week pickup and the garbage bin size selected, with organics and recycling bins included in the garbage service package.
| Residential service package | Published monthly rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 60-gallon garbage + 90-gallon organics + 90-gallon recycling | $63.70 | Published City rate for all 3 containers. |
| 90-gallon garbage + 90-gallon organics + 90-gallon recycling | $74.19 | Published City rate for all 3 containers. |
| Extra 60-gallon garbage bin | $20.12 | Additional monthly charge listed by the City. |
| Extra 90-gallon garbage bin | $30.73 | Additional monthly charge listed by the City. |
| Extra organics bin | $12.18 | Additional monthly charge listed by the City. |
| Extra recycle bin | $2.81 | Additional monthly charge listed by the City. |
Call Tracy Disposal at 209-835-0601 for pickup, missed collection and service problems. Call City Utility Billing at 209-831-6800 for billing questions.
“Trash Pickup Near Me” in Tracy: City Limits, County Areas, Apartments and Businesses
A Tracy mailing address does not always mean the same collection rule. Before copying a neighbor’s cart routine, identify whether you are inside City of Tracy residential curbside service, in an apartment or condominium, in a business, in an HOA with private rules, or in a nearby San Joaquin County / Delta Disposal service area.
Standard curbside
Use Tracy Disposal, the east/west recycling calendar and the weekly waste + organics rule.
Shared service
Ask the property manager first. Shared bins, loading areas, move-out disposal and bulky-item rules may differ from house carts.
Commercial containers
Commercial accounts may use front-load containers, compactors, recycling service, organics rules and different pickup frequency.
Check provider
Nearby county or Delta Disposal areas may have different cleanup dates, carts, calendars and contacts even when the address says Tracy.
Map and Official Video Help
Use the map for Tracy MRF / Tracy Disposal location context only. Do not use a map pin to decide your pickup day; pickup is tied to your service address and route.
For pickup day, use the official calendar and your address. For drop-off, call the facility before loading items that may need a fee, voucher or special handling.
Official Tracy Trash Pickup Links
These links are grouped by resident problem so you do not have to hunt through the City site or provider site while carts are still full.
Related Trash-Pickup.org Guides
These internal links are included only where they help the reader continue the same task: pickup tools, nearby California schedule logic, and bulk-item planning.
Tracy Trash Pickup FAQ
Who provides trash pickup in Tracy, California?
The City of Tracy has a franchise agreement with Tracy Delta Solid Waste Management, Inc., also known locally as Tracy Disposal, for refuse, recycling and organics collection inside the City of Tracy.
What is the Tracy Disposal phone number?
Call Tracy Disposal at 209-835-0601 for pickup service issues, missed collection, bulky pickup scheduling, extra pickups and special-handling questions.
What time should I put carts out in Tracy?
Place the appropriate carts in the street by 4:00 a.m. on your collection day. Night-before set-out is safer for most households.
Is garbage picked up every week in Tracy?
Yes. Garbage and organics are collected weekly on your regular collection day. Recycling is every other week.
How do I know if this is my recycling week in Tracy?
Check whether your home is east or west of Tracy Boulevard, then use the 2026 W/E recycling calendar. West-side homes use W weeks; east-side homes use E weeks.
What holidays delay Tracy trash pickup in 2026?
New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas create one-day late service for affected Thursday or Friday routes. Other listed holidays on the Tracy Disposal chart show regular collection.
Where do I report missed trash pickup in Tracy?
Call Tracy Disposal at 209-835-0601 after checking that it was the correct day, correct cart, correct recycling week, and the cart was properly placed.
Can I put plastic bags in Tracy recycling?
No. Plastic bags are not allowed in the blue recycling container, even when they contain recyclables. Use store drop-off bins when available.
What goes in the Tracy organics cart?
Use the organics cart for loose yard trimmings, food waste, plate scrapings, food-soiled paper and food-soiled cardboard. Do not use plastic bags or compostable bags.
Can palm fronds go in the Tracy organics cart?
No. Tracy Disposal’s organics guidance lists palm fronds as not accepted in the organics cart.
How do I schedule bulky item pickup in Tracy?
Call Tracy Disposal at 209-835-0601 in advance. Do not place bulky items at the curb until you have a scheduled pickup and have checked special-handling rules.
What can I place out for the annual bulky pickup?
The City describes up to ten 32-gallon trash bags or equivalent plus two furniture-type items, such as appliances, mattress sets, sofas or a combination of two large items. Call first to confirm current limits and scheduling.
Where can I take appliances in Tracy?
Residents can use the appliance voucher route at Tracy MRF when eligible, or schedule appliance pickup through Tracy Disposal by calling 209-835-0601. E-waste such as computers and TVs uses a different route.
Where is the Tracy Material Recovery Facility?
Tracy MRF is at 30703 South MacArthur Drive, Tracy, CA 95377. Call 209-832-2355 before visiting with special items or mixed loads.
Is Trash-Pickup.org the City of Tracy?
No. Trash-Pickup.org is an independent resident help guide. For live service decisions, billing, route changes, official fees and pickup scheduling, use the City of Tracy and Tracy Disposal links on this page.
Final Tracy Resident Summary
For Tracy trash pickup in 2026, remember the simple rule: gray waste and green organics are weekly; blue recycling is every other week based on east or west of Tracy Boulevard. Put carts out by 4:00 a.m., keep them 12 inches from the curb, leave 3 feet around carts, keep them 6 feet from vehicles, close lids completely, and call Tracy Disposal at 209-835-0601 for missed pickup or bulky-item scheduling.
Use HHW, e-waste events, appliance vouchers and Tracy MRF for items that do not belong in carts. Use the holiday table before New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Save the recycle-week checker above and revisit before pickup night so the wrong cart does not sit outside all morning.
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