Who Actually Collects our Garbage, Recycling & Organic Waste?
Garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection in the Salinas Valley is done by waste haulers who have agreements with each city. Residents subscribe to service with their hauler.
If you live in a single-family home, your weekly garbage service includes:
- Garbage Cart: 20 up to 96 gallons (Usually Brown or Grey)
- Mixed Recycling Cart: 64/65 gallon (Usually Blue)
- Yard Waste Cart: 96 gallon (Sometimes called Green Waste)
Who is my waste hauler?
You can determine who your waste hauler is by the area where you live.
Want to save money?
You can decrease your monthly garbage bill by choosing a smaller trash cart and recycling more!
Additional ways you can cut down on your trash is to use the additional FREE curbside services provided by your hauler
Additional free curbside services include:
- Used motor oil & filter collection
- Holiday tree collection
- Bulky item collection (TV’s, mattresses, water heaters, etc.)
