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Home Waste Service in Chico, CA

Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste Pickup

At WM, we're proud to take care of our Chico neighbors — and our planet — with residential trash pickup, organics and recycling services.

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Organics Coming Soon

Organics collection is currently only available to Chico businesses and multifamily dwellings.

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Organics Coming Soon

Organics collection is currently only available to Chico businesses and multifamily dwellings.

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Residential Pickup Schedules

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.

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Collection holidays are New Year’s Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

FACILITY ANNOUNCEMENT

Residential Collection Services Not Affected by Facility Closure

On August 28, 2026, the City of Chico's Composting Facility will permanently close. Residential trash, recycling, and yard waste collection services in Butte County will continue as normal. Customers who self-haul green waste materials should use Old Durham Wood Co. at 1156 Oroville-Chico Hwy, Durham, CA 95938.

FACILITY ANNOUNCEMENT: Residential Collection Services Not Affected by Facility Closure

Important Announcement

We Made It Possible. You Make It Powerful.

Your everyday choices matter, and we’ve made it easier for you to make a difference. Recycling at home now includes plastic and paper to-go cups. Recycle these materials and show that small steps lead to big change. See how else you can help your community thrive.

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    Important Announcement: We Made It Possible. You Make It Powerful.

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    Recycling Basics
    1. Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper and cardboard

    2. Keep food and liquid out of the recycling

    3. No loose plastic bags or film, and no bagged recyclables

    Visit Recycle Right® to learn more
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    Avoid Overages

    Keep lids closed.

    1. It prevents litter

    2. It prevents propriety damage

    3. And protects our community

    Video: Avoid Overages

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    Residential Cart Setup
    1. Set carts always against the curb

    2. Carts should be at least 3 feet apart from other objects

    3. Avoid overages to facilitate service

    Video: Residential Cart Setup

    Service Guidelines

    Review local residential trash & recycling guidance before your next pickup or service request.

    Service Guidelines

    Service & Collection Information

    WM provides a 96, 64 or 32 gallon cart for weekly trash collection. Rates vary based on cart size selected. To view your specific service day, please click here, enter your address and select "Verify.”

    Container Setout Instructions

    Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep container at least three (3) feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.

    How to Prepare Your Materials

    • All trash should be bagged.

    • Do not overfill your container — the lid must close tightly.

    • Overflow and materials outside may be subject to additional charge or will not be collected.

    What Belongs in Your Container

    • Acceptable items include standard household trash like food waste, chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, and textiles (donate if lightly used).

    • Non-acceptable items include construction waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.

    Set Up New Residential Service

    Sign up for new service online, any time by entering your address in the "Set Up Service” section above.

    Report a Missed Pickup

    Did you know you can get updates on your service ETA by signing up or logging in to your My WM account? If containers were curbside by the specified time and were not emptied, you can also report a missed pickup online. On the main dashboard, locate the services card. Click details on current service to submit your missed pickup request.

    Missed pickups must be reported within three (3) days and will not be eligible for recovery pickup if your container was not out or was blocked at the time of service. Visit our support article for more details.

    Request an Additional Container

    Additional carts are available for a fee. Click here to request help with changes to your services.

    Request Container Repair or Replacement

    Sign up or log in to your My WM account. Locate the appropriate service card (trash, recycling, organics, etc.) on the main dashboard and select "Container Issue” and follow the prompts to submit.

    Questions? Unable to submit your request? Please scroll to the bottom of the support article to Request Help.

    Helpful Resources

    Residential Service Brochure

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    Contamination & Overage Monitoring

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    Residential Shared & Self-Haul Service

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    Commercial Shared Service - Waiver

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    Commercial Low-Generation - Waiver

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    Winter Newsletter

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    Services in Chico

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    Bulk Trash Pickup
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    Hands sorting electronic waste, including a phone and cables, into a box.
    Bulbs, Batteries & Electronics
    Bulbs, Batteries & Electronics
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    LampTracker® Recycling by Mail
    Bulbs, Batteries & Electronics
    A Waste Management worker collecting furniture next to a truck.
    Bulk Trash Pickup
    Learn More About Bulk Pickup
    A brown two-story house with a white garage door and a green Bagster filled with debris on the lawn.
    The Bagster® Bag
    Learn More About The Bagster® Bag
    Green Waste Management dumpster at a construction site.
    Dumpster Rentals
    Learn More About Roll-Off Dumpster Rental
    Hands sorting electronic waste, including a phone and cables, into a box.
    Bulbs, Batteries & Electronics
    Bulbs, Batteries & Electronics
    Pile of disassembled and broken compact fluorescent light bulbs showing spiral tubes, bases, and internal circuit boards.
    LampTracker® Recycling by Mail
    Bulbs, Batteries & Electronics

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    Chico has chosen WM to provide waste pickup, but you'll need your own WM profile to ensure proper service and billing. Enter your address and we'll help you get set up.

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