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 Ridgecrest, CA
Organics, Recycling & Trash Pickup
At WM, we're proud to take care of our Ridgecrest neighbors — and our planet — with residential trash pickup, organics and recycling services.
Set Up Your 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.
Residential Pickup Schedules
For regular service and holidays
My WM Quick Access
Service Guides & Instructions
Service and Collection Info
WM provides a 96-, 64- or 35-gallon cart (green or dark gray cart with black lid) to collect trash. Rates vary based on cart size selected. Find your specific collection day and view your service ETA by signing up for a My WM account.
Service Schedule
Your trash cart will be serviced every other week on your regular service day.
Container Setout Instructions
Place cart on the street with wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep cart at least four feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
Set up New Residential Service
Contact WM at 760-463-6024 to set up new service.
How to Prepare Your Materials
All trash should be bagged. Don't overfill your cart - the lid must close tightly. Overflow and materials outside may be subject to additional charge or will not be collected.
What Belongs in your Cart
Acceptable Items: General household trash like chip bags, plastic bags, diapers, garden hoses, broken ceramic dishes and pots, foam containers and textiles.
Non-Acceptable Items: Construction waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (batteries, paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste and food scraps. Consider recycling and donate gently used items to local non-profit organizations for additional chance at life.
Additional Questions
Have questions about your bill, need to request a container repair, or adjust your communication preferences? Convenient My WM self-serve capabilities are available to help you manage your services.
Sign up for My WM to get started now.
Report a Missed Pickup
Did you know you can get updates on your service ETA with My WM?
If containers were curbside by the specified time and were not emptied, you can report a missed pickup online with My WM.
These documents contain important information related to your WM services. We recommend you print or download them for quick reference.
Error Notice: We discovered that select customers were sent a letter in error regarding a change in their services. We apologize for the confusion and appreciate these customers for their patience as we work to correct the error. If you have questions regarding a recent letter you received, please contact us at 760-375-8495 or email [email protected].
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