Trash & Recycling in Pasadena, CA (2026)

California SB 1383 (2016) — Health and Safety Code Section 39730.6 and Public Resources Code Section 42652.5 (Organic Waste Reduction Targets)

39730.6. (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. 42652.5. (a)...

Pasadena, CA, Municipal Code § 8.60.070(A)-(C)

A. Except as otherwise permitted in writing by the director, no responsible person shall cause or permit solid waste to accumulate at any place or premises under his care or control for a period in excess of 7 calendar days. B. No later than 7 a.m. on the day designated for curbside collection for a residential premises, and no earlier than 7 a.m. the day before the day so designated, the respo...

Pasadena, CA, Municipal Code § 8.60.100 (Bulky Items Pickup Program)

The director is authorized, in the director's discretion, to modify the number of yearly, bulky items pickups for residential customers. The director may also, from time to time notify residents of a special pickup program for bulky items and for special collection of other materials. In accord with the notice, the responsible person may leave bulky items or other materials at designated places...

Pasadena, CA, Municipal Code § 8.66.040(a) (Requirement for Single-Family Organics Generators)

Single-Family organic waste generators shall be automatically enrolled in the City's three-container source separated recyclable materials, source separated organic materials, and mixed waste materials collection services with a minimum source separated recyclable materials service level of 60 gallons per week and with a minimum source separated organic materials service level of 60 gallons per...

Pasadena, CA, Municipal Code § 8.66.040(b) (Requirement for Single-Family Organics Generators)

Single-Family organic waste generators shall participate in the City's three-container system for source separated recyclable materials, source separated organic materials, and mixed waste materials collection services. Generators' participation in the collection programs requires that generators place source separated organic waste, including food waste, in the organic materials container; sou...

Pasadena, CA, Municipal Code § 8.60.250 (Curbside Dumping Prohibited)

A.Curbside Dumping Prohibited. No person shall leave or dump any bulky item, solid waste, excluded material, abandoned vehicle or discarded material, of any kind or nature, in any public right-of-way, including but without limitation in the planting strip located between the curb and the sidewalk of any property, except that bulky items and other specified items may be left for pickup in accord...

Pasadena, CA, Municipal Code § 8.60.120(B) (Solid Waste Reduction Program, Yard Waste Container)

As a privilege, and not as a right, each single-family residential unit may be offered the opportunity to participate in a solid waste reduction program which is designed to reduce the amount of mixed solid waste by allowing separate collection of recyclables, yard waste, organics, and other compostable materials... In electing to participate in the solid waste reduction program, every responsi...

Pasadena, CA, Municipal Code § 8.61.098 (Bins)

A.Standards and Identification. Every bin shall be manufactured specifically for its intended use and shall comply with the provisions of the administrative rules and regulations adopted by the director pursuant to Subsection 8.61.035(B) of this chapter as to specifications, characteristics, maintenance, cleanliness and permanent labeling.B.Bins of Franchisees. Upon determination by the directo...

Pasadena, CA, Municipal Code § 8.60.025(A)

Collection, removal and disposal of solid waste from all single-family residential units and all multiple family residential units containing 4 or less family residential units shall be performed exclusively by the city under the supervision of the director... The city council finds that exclusive city solid waste collection service as provided in this subsection is required to promote public h...

Pasadena, CA, Municipal Code § 8.61.170 (Requirements for Waste Reduction and Recycling Services)

A.Each franchisee shall be required to ensure that recycling services are provided for all of its customers either directly or by arrangement with another franchisee.B.Materials to be recycled shall be collected at a minimum of once per week...F.Franchisee shall use its best commercial efforts to provide each customer with on call, curbside pick up of bulky items at intervals of twice per calen...