Trash & Recycling in Martinez, CA (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Martinez, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Republic Services is the exclusive franchised solid waste hauler for Martinez under a long-term agreement with the city. Residential customers receive weekly curbside collection of garbage, recycling, and organics (green waste plus food scraps) on an assigned day. Carts must be placed at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day and removed by the end of the day per Martinez Municipal Code Chapter 8.10.
Trash: Collection Schedule
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Republic Services provides two complimentary bulky-item curbside pickups per year for residential Martinez customers, with up to three items per pickup. Accepted items include furniture, mattresses (prepared in plastic mattress bags), appliances without refrigerant, and large toys. Additional pickups beyond the two free allotments are available for a fee. Items must be scheduled in advance; unscheduled placement at the curb constitutes illegal dumping.
Trash: Bulk Items
Few RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Mandatory recycling and organics diversion apply to all Martinez residents and businesses under California SB 1383 and AB 341/AB 1826. Residents must separate recyclables into the blue cart and organics (yard waste plus food scraps including meat and dairy) into the green cart. Contamination of recycling loads can trigger warnings and fees. Multi-family and commercial properties generating four or more cubic yards of waste weekly must subscribe to recycling and organics service.
Trash: Recycling Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsCalRecycle SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy
California's Organic Waste Reduction SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy Landfilled food and other organic waste rotting in landfills emits methane climate pollution contributing to California's hotter summers, more frequent droughts, and more wildfires. Fight Climate Change by Recycling Organic Waste To reduce methane pollution and other short-lived climate pollutants, Ca...
Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping on public property, vacant lots, or waterways within Martinez is prohibited under Municipal Code Chapter 8.10 and California Penal Code section 374.3. Violations can result in misdemeanor charges, fines up to $3,000 for a first offense under state law, mandatory cleanup costs, and vehicle impoundment when a vehicle is used to dump more than one cubic yard of waste.
Trash: Illegal Dumping
Heavy RestrictionsCalifornia Penal Code § 374.3(a)-(c), (e)
374.3. (a) It is unlawful to dump or cause to be dumped waste matter in or upon a public or private highway or road, including any portion of the right-of-way thereof, or in or upon private property into or upon which the public is admitted by easement or license, or upon private property without the consent of the owner, or in or upon a public park or other public property other than property ...
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