Trash & Recycling in Santa Clara, CA (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Santa Clara, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Santa Clara provides weekly curbside collection of garbage, recycling, and organics through Mission Trail Waste Systems. Carts must be placed curbside by 6 AM on collection day.
Santa Clara Trash Pickup Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Trash, recycling, and organics carts must be placed curbside with wheels against the curb, spaced 3 feet apart, and kept out of sight from the public right-of-way on non-collection days.
Santa Clara Bin Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Santa Clara residents receive up to 2 free bulky item pickups per year through Mission Trail Waste Systems, with up to 5 large items per collection scheduled in advance.
Santa Clara Bulk Item Disposal
Few RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Santa Clara mandates recycling and organics separation under California SB 1383. Residents must sort recyclables, organics (food scraps and yard waste), and landfill trash into color-coded carts.
Santa Clara Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsCalifornia SB 1383 - Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy
Fight Climate Change by Recycling Organic Waste To reduce methane pollution and other short-lived climate pollutants, California passed SB 1383 (Lara, 2016). The law set targets for 2025: 75% less organic waste sent to landfills. 20% of unsold, still-edible food sent to food recovery organizations. SB 1383 Regulations The Office of Administrative Law approved SB 1383 regulations. Landfills Are ...
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