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Trash & Recycling in Livermore, CA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Livermore Sanitation Inc. provides weekly curbside collection of garbage, recycling, and organics on a set day based on address.

Trash Recycling: Pickup Rules

Some Restrictions

California SB 1383 (2016) - Short-Lived Climate Pollutants / Organic Waste Pickup (HSC Sec. 39730.5-39730.8; PRC Ch. 13.1)

SB 1383, Lara. Short-lived climate pollutants: methane emissions: dairy and livestock: organic waste: landfills. ... This bill would establish specified targets for reducing organic waste in landfills. ... By adding to the duties of local governments related to organic waste in landfills, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. ... It is intent of the Legislature that the disposa...

Bin Placement Rules

Trash, recycling, and organics carts in Livermore must be placed at the curb no earlier than the evening before pickup and stored out of public view otherwise.

Trash Recycling: Bin Placement

Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Livermore residential customers receive two on-call bulky item pickups per year from Livermore Sanitation at no extra charge.

Trash Recycling: Bulk Disposal

Few Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Livermore residents and businesses must separate organic waste from trash under California SB 1383, enforced through the green cart program.

Trash Recycling: Recycling Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

CalRecycle - SB 1383 Implementation (Statewide Organic Waste Collection & Recycling Mandates)

Landfills Are Third Largest Source of Methane in California. Organic waste in landfills emits: 20% of the state's methane ... Organics like food scraps, yard trimmings, paper, and cardboard make up half of what Californians dump in landfills. ... Collections: All jurisdictions need to provide organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses, and recycle organic waste. Procureme...

Looking for Alameda County county-wide rules?

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

Trash & Recycling in Alameda County