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Trash & Recycling in Folsom, CA (2026)

4 verified trash & recycling rules for Folsom, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Pickup Rules & Schedules

Republic Services is Folsom's exclusive franchised hauler for residential solid waste, recycling, and organics collection. Weekly service includes one trash, one recycling, and one organics (green/food waste) cart. Collection day depends on address; carts must be at the curb by 6:00 AM.

Trash Recycling: Pickup Rules

Some Restrictions

California SB 1383 (Lara, 2016) — Short-lived climate pollutants: organic waste: landfills

SB 1383, Lara. Short-lived climate pollutants: methane emissions: dairy and livestock: organic waste: landfills. This bill would require the state board, no later than January 1, 2018, to approve and begin implementing that comprehensive strategy to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants to achieve a reduction in methane by 40%, hydrofluorocarbon gases by 40%, and anthropogenic blac...

Bin Placement Rules

Folsom residents must place trash, recycling, and organics carts at the curb no earlier than 6:00 PM the day before collection and remove them by the end of collection day. Carts must maintain 3 feet of clearance and wheels facing the curb, with lids fully closed.

Trash Recycling: Bin Placement

Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Folsom residents receive bulky item pickups from Republic Services by appointment. Large items such as furniture, mattresses, and appliances are not accepted in standard carts. Hazardous waste must go to the Sacramento County Household Hazardous Waste facility; it cannot be placed curbside.

Trash Recycling: Bulk Disposal

Some Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

California SB 1383 requires Folsom residents and businesses to separate organic waste (food scraps, yard debris, food-soiled paper) from landfill trash. Folsom participates through Republic Services' green-cart organics program. Contamination and improper disposal may result in warnings and escalated fines.

Trash Recycling: Recycling Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

SB 1383 (2016) Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy; 14 CCR Div. 7, Ch. 12

To reduce methane pollution and other short-lived climate pollutants, California passed SB 1383 (Lara, 2016). The law set targets for 2025: 75% less organic waste sent to landfills. 20% of unsold, still-edible food sent to food recovery organizations. ... Collections: All jurisdictions need to provide organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses, and recycle organic waste. ...

Looking for Sacramento County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Folsom city rules.

Trash & Recycling in Sacramento County