If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back a day. For a Thursday holiday, service would be on Friday, and Friday service would be Saturday. For holidays on Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays.
Home Waste Service in Albany, CA
Trash, Recycling & Organic Waste Pickup
At WM, we're proud to take care of our Albany neighbors — and our planet — with residential trash pickup, organics and recycling services for single-family homes, 1-4 units.
New Service Announcement
Textile Collection
The City of Albany, WM, and Goodwill are collaborating in implementing a textile collection program. The week of September 22, 2025, on your collection day, put textiles next to your blue recycling cart in plastic bags no larger than 35 gallons and label them "WM textiles".
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Residential Pickup Schedules
Collection holidays are New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
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Service Guides & Instructions
Textiles (New)
Service & Collection Information
WM will provide textile curbside collection on the week of September 22, 2025, on residents' regular collection day:
- Mon 9/22
- Tues 9/23
- Wed 9/24
-Thurs 9/25
- Fri 9/26
Future collection dates for 2026 will be announced later on.
How to Prepare Your Materials
- Place accepted textiles in plastic bags no larger than 35 gallons
- Label the bag "WM Textiles" or attach the mailed postcard
- Bags should be securely tied to keep out dirt and moisture
- Put the bag out curbside next to your blue cart on your regular collection day during the week of 09/22/25.
What's Accepted
Accepted Textile Items Include:
- Clothing, socks, fabric, fabric curtains, towels, lines, bedding, pillows, scarves.
- Everything from new/gently-used to well-used, ripped, and stained textiles.
Unaccepted Textile Items Include:
- Shoes, backpacks, or accessories (hats, gloves, belts, etc.)
- Mattresses, rugs, garbage, yard or food waste, non-textile recyclables, or electronics
- Items that are wet, items with chemicals, mold, or other hazardous materials.
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