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Trash & Recycling in San Leandro, CA (2026)

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

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Pickup Rules & Schedules

Alameda County Industries (ACI) provides weekly trash, recycling, and organics collection to San Leandro residents under a franchise agreement.

Trash Recycling: Pickup Rules

Some Restrictions

Cal. Pub. Resources Code § 42652.5 (SB 1383, Short-Lived Climate Pollutants)

The state board is also required to complete a comprehensive strategy to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants, as defined, in the state. This bill would require the state board, no later than January 1, 2018, to approve and begin implementing that comprehensive strategy to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants to achieve a reduction in methane by 40%, hydrofluorocarbo...

Bin Placement Rules

Trash, recycling, and organics carts must be placed at the curb on collection day and stored out of public view between pickups.

Trash Recycling: Bin Placement

Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

ACI offers on-call bulky waste pickups for large items like furniture, mattresses, and appliances as part of San Leandro residential service.

Trash Recycling: Bulk Disposal

Few Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

SB 1383 and AB 341 mandate recycling and organics separation for all San Leandro residents and businesses, enforced locally through ACI.

Trash Recycling: Recycling Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Alameda County county-wide rules?

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

Trash & Recycling in Alameda County