Trash & Recycling in Fresno, CA (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Fresno, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Fresno provides weekly curbside collection of trash, recycling, and green waste through its solid waste franchise. Residents receive three carts: gray for trash, blue for recyclables, and green for organic/green waste. Collection occurs on a designated day each week. Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day with lids closed and handles facing the house, at least three feet apart from each other and from obstructions.
Fresno Trash Pickup Schedules & Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Fresno requires specific cart placement for collection under the solid waste franchise agreement. Carts must be placed at the curb with lids closed, handles facing the house, at least three feet from other carts, parked vehicles, mailboxes, and utility poles. Carts should not block sidewalks, driveways, or bicycle lanes. Between collection days, carts must be stored out of view from the public right-of-way.
Fresno Trash Bin Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Fresno provides bulk item pickup service for large items that do not fit in standard carts. Residents may schedule a limited number of free bulky item pickups per year through the City's solid waste hauler. Eligible items include furniture, mattresses, appliances (doors removed), and large household items. Hazardous waste, construction debris, and tires require separate disposal through designated facilities.
Fresno Bulk Item Disposal & Pickup
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Fresno mandates recycling participation under state laws including AB 341, AB 1826, and SB 1383. All residents must use the blue recycling cart for paper, cardboard, plastics (#1-7), glass, and metals. SB 1383 requires organic waste diversion through the green cart for food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard trimmings. Commercial generators producing four or more cubic yards of waste per week must have recycling service.
Fresno Mandatory Recycling Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsCal. SB 1383 (2016) - Short-Lived Climate Pollutants; HSC §39730.6 / PRC §42652.5
(a) Consistent with Section 39730.5, methane emissions reduction goals shall include the following targets to reduce the landfill disposal of organics: (1) A 50-percent reduction in the level of the statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by 2020. (2) A 75-percent reduction in the level of the statewide disposal of organic waste from the 2014 level by 2025. ... The department, i...
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