Pickup Rules & Schedules: Sutter vs Yuba City
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Sutter, CA and Yuba City, CA?
Sutter and Yuba City have similar restriction levels.
Sutter, CA
Sutter County
Unincorporated Sutter County's solid waste and recycling collection is provided by Recology Yuba-Sutter under an exclusive County franchise and the Regional Waste Management Authority. Residents receive refuse, recycling and organics carts; a standard 32-gallon cart is included in base service.
View full Sutter rules →Yuba City, CA
Sutter County
Yuba City has an exclusive franchise with Recology Yuba-Sutter for weekly three-cart curbside collection (gray landfill, blue recycling, green organics). Carts must be set out by 5:00 a.m. on the assigned service day.
View full Yuba City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Sutter | Yuba City |
|---|---|---|
| Hauler | Recology Yuba-Sutter (exclusive County franchise) | Recology Yuba-Sutter (exclusive franchise) |
| Administering agency | Regional Waste Management Authority (RWMA), a joint-powers authority | - |
| Carts | Refuse (gray), recycling (blue), organics (green) | 3 (gray landfill, blue recycling, green organics) |
| Base cart | 32-gallon included; 64/96-gallon ~$0.50/month more per upgrade | - |
| Extra bag | About $4.75 per extra 32-gallon bag | - |
| Contact | Recology Yuba-Sutter (530) 743-6933 | - |
| Setout time | - | By 5:00 a.m. on service day |
| Default cart size | - | 32 gal (64/96 gal ~$0.50/mo extra) |
| Code enforcement | - | (530) 822-4703 |
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Sutter FAQ
Who collects my trash in unincorporated Sutter County?
Recology Yuba-Sutter is the exclusive franchised hauler for the unincorporated county, operating under agreements coordinated by the Regional Waste Management Authority. You can reach them at (530) 743-6933.
Is garbage service mandatory?
Participation in recycling and organics collection (or approved self-haul) is mandatory under the RWMA's SB 1383 ordinance, except in low-population census tracts with approved waivers. The County requires garbage service be demonstrated for certain uses, such as temporary RV occupancy.
Yuba City FAQ
Who is the trash hauler in Yuba City?
Recology Yuba-Sutter holds the exclusive franchise. You cannot use a different hauler for residential curbside service.
When do carts need to be out?
By 5:00 a.m. on your service day, or the evening before. Place carts about 3 feet apart with no overhead obstructions for the automated arm.
Do I pay extra for recycling and yard waste?
No. Blue and green cart service is included with your gray cart subscription at no additional charge.
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