Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste Pickup

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

Home Waste Service in Chico, CA

Set Up Service

The city 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.

Green WM residential toter trash container
Banana peel and yard waste on dark yellow background

Residential Pickup Schedules

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

My WM Quick Access

Service Guides & Instructions

Service & Collection Information
Container Setout Instructions
How to Prepare Your Materials
What Belongs in Your Container
Set Up New Residential Service
Report a Missed Pickup
Request an Additional Container
Request Container Repair or Replacement

Helpful Resources

These documents contain important information related to your WM services. We recommend you print or download them for quick reference.

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Chico Residential Rates - 2024

City of Chico residential rates effective July 1, 2024.
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Spring Newsletter - 2025

Learn why plastic bags don’t belong in your recycling cart and how you can help prevent waste contamination.
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Contamination & Overage Monitoring

Everything you need to know to sort right, avoid charges, and help create a more sustainable future.
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Residential Service Brochure

Discover what goes where with this simple sorting guide.
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Food Waste Sorting Guide (Coming Soon)

Discover what food waste items will be accepted in your organics cart.
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Drop-Off Locations

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