Pickup Rules & Schedules: Lincoln vs Rocklin
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Lincoln, CA and Rocklin, CA?
Lincoln and Rocklin have similar restriction levels.
Lincoln, CA
Placer County
Solid waste collection in Lincoln is provided directly by the City of Lincoln Public Works Department (not a private franchise hauler). Garbage and recycling are collected weekly; green waste is collected on a biweekly schedule by service zone.
View full Lincoln rules →Rocklin, CA
Placer County
Recology Auburn Placer is the exclusive franchise hauler for residential garbage, recycling and green waste in Rocklin under Rocklin Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 (Solid Waste and Refuse Collection). Customers receive two carts — one gray for trash/recyclables (sorted at the MRF under SB 1383) and one green for yard/organic waste. Carts must be at curbside by 5:00 a.m. on your collection day, and Recology operates as usual on every holiday except Christmas Day and New Year's Day (service is delayed one day for the rest of that week).
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| Fact | Lincoln | Rocklin |
|---|---|---|
| Hauler | City of Lincoln Public Works (municipal) | - |
| Standard rate | $37.46/month (1 can) | - |
| Second can | $17.03/month | - |
| Green waste schedule | Biweekly (zone-based) | - |
| Missed pickup fee | $29.00 return trip | - |
| Public Works | (916) 434-2450 | - |
| Franchise hauler | - | Recology Auburn Placer (530) 885-3735 |
| Set-out time | - | By 5:00 a.m. on collection day (night before OK) |
| Service days off | - | Christmas Day & New Year's Day only — week pushed one day |
| Authority | - | RMC Chapter 13.08 (Solid Waste & Refuse Collection) |
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Lincoln FAQ
Who picks up my trash in Lincoln, CA?
The City of Lincoln Public Works Department provides solid waste collection in-house. There is no private franchise hauler — you are billed by Lincoln Utility Billing at (916) 434-2430.
What happens if I forget to put my can out?
You can request a return pickup by submitting a Public Services Request Form, but the City charges a $29.00 fee for the extra trip.
Is service modified on holidays?
No. Per the City's solid waste page, weekday holidays are serviced as normal.
Rocklin FAQ
Can I haul my own trash to the landfill instead of using Recology?
For routine household refuse, no — RMC Chapter 13.08 establishes a franchise system with Recology Auburn Placer as the authorized hauler. Self-haul of construction/demolition refuse is allowed under RMC §13.08.55 if you do not subscribe.
What time do my carts have to be out?
Per the City of Rocklin Public Works FAQ and Recology Auburn Placer policy, carts must be at curbside by 5:00 a.m. on your collection day. Putting them out the prior evening is encouraged.
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