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 & Recycling Service in San Diego County, CA
Trash, Recycling & Organic Waste Pickup
At WM, we're proud to take care of our San Diego County neighbors — and our planet — with residential trash pickup, organics and recycling services.
Set Up Your Service
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Residential Pickup Schedules
For regular service and holidays
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Service Guides & Instructions
Service Information
WM provides 96, 64 or 35 Gallon Cart (gray). No personal containers allowed.
Service Schedule
Weekly.
Container Setout Instructions
Place cart on the street with wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on pickup 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 619-596-5100.
Service Instructions & Limitations
Don’t overfill your cart — the lid must close tightly. No overflow allowed.
Acceptable & Non-Acceptable Materials
Acceptable items include household trash, like chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags & textiles (donate if lightly used).
Non-acceptable items include construction/demolition waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
To get started with a container repair or replacement, read: How do I replace a missing or damaged trash/recycling can?
Report a Missed Pickup
If containers were curbside by the specified time and were not emptied, you can report a missed pickup online.
Request an Additional Container
Contact WM at 619-596-5100.
3 Rules to Help You Recycle Right
- Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper and cardboard.
- Keep food and liquid out of the recycling.
- No loose plastic bags or film, and no bagged recyclables.
Need assistance?
Find a solution online or connect with a WM Support agent.
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