Pickup Rules & Schedules: Daly City vs Redwood City
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Daly City, CA and Redwood City, CA?
Daly City and Redwood City have similar restriction levels.
Daly City, CA
San Mateo County
Republic Services is Daly City's exclusive franchise hauler under Municipal Code Title 8 (Health and Safety), Chapter 8.12 (Garbage). All residential and commercial accounts must subscribe to garbage, recycling, and organics service; rates vary by cart number and size. Customer service: (650) 756-1130.
View full Daly City rules →Redwood City, CA
San Mateo County
In the unincorporated Service Area, County Code Chapter 4.04 establishes mandatory minimum residential collection — garbage, recycling, and organics carts picked up once a week. Recology San Mateo County serves franchised areas including County Service Area 8 (North Fair Oaks); other unincorporated pockets are served by GreenWaste, Republic Services, South San Francisco Scavenger, or Kunz Valley Trash under non-exclusive franchises.
View full Redwood City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Daly City | Redwood City |
|---|---|---|
| Hauler | Republic Services (exclusive franchise) | - |
| Customer service | (650) 756-1130 | - |
| Cart system | 3 carts: grey trash, blue recycling, green organics | - |
| Code chapters | Daly City MC ch. 8.12 (Garbage), 8.14 (Recyclables), 8.80 (Organics) | - |
| Organics ordinance | Ord. No. 1452 (adopted Nov 22, 2021); effective Jan 1, 2022 | - |
| Governing chapter | - | County Code Chapter 4.04 |
| Collection frequency | - | Weekly (garbage, recycling, organics) |
| Franchised hauler (CSA-8/franchise areas) | - | Recology San Mateo County |
| Non-exclusive franchise haulers | - | GreenWaste, Republic, SSF Scavenger, Kunz Valley |
| Mandatory minimum service | - | Yes — residential Service Area parcels |
| Billing | - | Minimum service via property tax |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Daly City FAQ
Who do I call for a missed Daly City pickup?
Call Republic Services at (650) 756-1130 — Daly City directs all service issues, missed pickups, and extra-service requests to Republic, not to City Hall.
Can I use a different hauler in Daly City?
No. Republic Services holds the exclusive franchise under Municipal Code Chapter 8.12. Only debris-box / construction-debris services and self-haul to the transfer station are permitted exceptions.
Redwood City FAQ
How often is trash collected in unincorporated San Mateo County?
The minimum residential service provides one garbage, one recycling, and one organics cart, each collected once a week. Your exact service day depends on your hauler and location; Recology customers can look up their day on the hauler's site or by phone.
Who is my garbage hauler if I live in an unincorporated area?
It depends on where you live. Recology San Mateo County serves franchised areas including County Service Area 8 (North Fair Oaks). Other unincorporated pockets are served under non-exclusive franchises by GreenWaste, Republic Services, South San Francisco Scavenger, or Kunz Valley Trash.
Compare other topics
See how Daly City and Redwood City compare on other ordinance categories.
Want to add a third city?
Use our full comparison tool to compare up to three cities.
Open Comparison Tool