Service Alert - California

See below for service suspensions, facility closures, or service delays.

WM provides an essential service to our customers and the community, and we remain focused on prioritizing essential collection and disposal services.

We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and will update this webpage as new information becomes available. Please check back often.

Southern California

Facility Closures or Reduced Hours of Operation1

Due to the impact of COVID-19, redemption/buyback/drop-off centers in Tehachapi, El Cajon, Buellton and Santa Maria are closed.

In addition, events in all areas are postponed until further notice. Events include but are not limited to; community clean ups, shred events, compost giveaways and planned Earth Day events.

Northern California

Due to the impact of COVID-19;

Effective for all homes and all cities/counties2

Events in all areas are postponed until further notice. Events include but are not limited to; community clean ups, shred events, and compost giveaways.

Office Closures or Reduced Hours of Operation2

All offices will be closed until further notice. Payment drop box remains open.

Facility Closures or Reduced Hours of Operation2

All offices will be closed until further notice. Payment drop box remains open.

Temporary schedule changes and/or closures of facilities are as follows:

  • Butte County - Ord Ranch Transfer Station; Vouchers Only, No Cash
  • Mendocino County - Fort Bragg Disposal Non-CRV Recycling Drop Off; Open Tuesday thru Friday, Buy Back center closed.
  • Sacramento County - Sacramento Recycling and Transfer Center (SRT); Household Hazardous Waste, Reuse Closed.

Unless your service is listed in service suspension or delays listed above, please follow our standard service guidelines, ensure your containers are available on your regular collection day and continue to recycle right.

1Alert Posted: Friday, 4/17/2020

2Alert Posted: Tuesday, 6/16/2020