Trash & Recycling in Oakley, CA (2026)
5 verified trash & recycling rules for Oakley, 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 waste hauler for Oakley, providing weekly curbside collection of garbage, recycling, and organics (green waste/food scraps) to all residential customers. Service day is assigned by address, with holiday schedule adjustments posted annually.
Trash: Collection Schedule
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Oakley residents receive up to two on-call bulky item pickups per year through Republic Services as part of standard residential service. Each pickup covers up to 3 cubic yards of furniture, appliances, or large household items. Scheduling is required at least 48 hours in advance.
Trash: Bulk Pickup
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Oakley residents receive weekly single-stream recycling collection in blue carts through Republic Services. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, glass bottles/jars, metal cans, and rigid plastics labeled 1, 2, and 5. Contamination with food, liquids, or non-recyclable items can cause loads to be rejected.
Trash: Recycling
Some RestrictionsIllegal Dumping
Illegal dumping of trash, debris, furniture, or hazardous materials on public or private property in Oakley is prohibited under Oakley Municipal Code and California Penal Code Section 374.3. Violations can result in fines up to $3,000 and misdemeanor criminal charges, plus cleanup cost recovery.
Trash: Illegal Dumping
Heavy RestrictionsCalifornia Penal Code § 374.3
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 ...
Yard Waste Collection
Oakley's green organics cart accepts yard trimmings AND food scraps as required by California SB 1383, collected weekly by Republic Services. Branches up to 4 inches diameter and 4 feet long are accepted. All food waste including meat, dairy, and bones must now go in the green cart.
Trash: Yard Waste
Some 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, Cal...
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