Pickup Rules & Schedules: Murrieta vs Riverside
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Murrieta, CA and Riverside, CA?
Murrieta and Riverside have similar restriction levels.
Murrieta, CA
Riverside County
Waste Management is Murrieta's exclusive residential franchise hauler, providing weekly curbside collection of trash, recycling, and organics with three color-coded carts and scheduled routes by neighborhood.
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Riverside County
Riverside provides weekly curbside trash, recycling, and green waste collection. Residents receive city-issued carts for each waste stream. Collection days are assigned by neighborhood. Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day. California's SB 1383 requires organic waste diversion, which Riverside implements through its green waste and food waste collection program.
View full Riverside rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Murrieta | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Collection | - | Weekly for trash, recycling, green waste |
| Carts | - | City-issued for each waste stream |
| Placement Time | - | By 6:00 AM on collection day |
| SB 1383 | - | Organic waste diversion required |
| Holiday Schedule | - | Adjusted pickup after major holidays |
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Murrieta FAQ
Riverside FAQ
How often is trash collected in Riverside?
Residential trash, recycling, and green waste are collected weekly on your assigned day. Place carts at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day.
Does Riverside collect food waste?
Yes, under SB 1383, Riverside collects food waste as part of its organic waste diversion program. Place food scraps in the green waste cart.
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