Recycling

Department of Utilities Solid Waste Services provides weekly commingled recycling collection service to more than 124,000 households. Recyclable materials you put in your blue recycling container are sorted at a transfer station and shipped to markets that make products with recycled content.  You can help control disposal costs by reducing your waste and by recycling as much as possible

Recyclable Materials Accepted/Not Accepted
Container Options
Service Guidelines
Commercial Recycling Services

Container Options

• Want to save money? If you recycle more you can reduce your garbage container size and save money on your monthly Utility Bill.  Call Customer Service at 311 or 916-264-5011.
• Report your container if it’s broken or missing. Call Customer Service at 311 or 916-264-5011.

Service Guidelines

• Place containers at the curb by 6:00 AM.
• Place your recycling container out for collection when it’s at least half full.
• Make sure the lid is completely closed.  Do not over fill. Breakdown cardboard boxes.
• Allow three feet between containers. Place containers six feet from cars, utility poles, mailboxes, boats, and other obstructions.

Place containers on the street, not on the sidewalk. Please note, residents in time restricted parking areas (downtown and Oak Park) should place containers on the curb or in the area between the curb and sidewalk.