Trash & Recycling in Fresno County, CA (2026)

Fresno County Code § 8.21.060(P),(Q),(T)

P.Residential customers shall deposit the collection materials generated by their respective household into the containers provided by the designated contractor for use by that specific household.Q.Customers may place, at the point of collection, in carts and/or bins, the following items:1.Refuse, as defined in Section 8.21.040(CC) of this chapter;2.Single-stream recyclables—aluminum, chipboard...

Fresno County Code § 8.21.040(E), § 8.21.060(U)

"Bulky items" mean all discarded household waste matter that is too large to be placed in a cart, including, but not limited to, large household appliances, appliances containing chlorofluorocarbons, furniture, carpets, mattresses, and similar large items that require special handling due to their size... Large household or bulky items shall not be placed for collection through the collection s...

CalRecycle SB 1383 Implementation

California's Organic Waste Reduction SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy Landfilled food and other organic waste rotting in landfills emits methane climate pollution contributing to California's hotter summers, more frequent droughts, and more wildfires. Fight Climate Change by Recycling Organic Waste To reduce methane pollution and other short-lived climate pollutants, Cal...

Fresno County Code § 8.27.050(A)(1), § 8.27.140(D)(1)

Single-Family Generators may subscribe to the County's Organic Waste collection services program, as provided for through contractual agreement between County and its designated Exclusive Service Area Program (ESAP) providers and this Ordinance Code's Chapter 8.21, for all Organic Waste generated as described within this Chapter. ... a.For a first violation, the amount of the base penalty shall...

Fresno County Code § 8.22.030(A), § 8.22.080(C)-(D)

It is unlawful and a violation of this code and this chapter for any person to Illegally Dump Waste Matter, or to cause Waste Matter to be disposed in a manner not otherwise authorized by this code or State or Federal law. ... Illegal Dumping. Except in cases of Major Violations, as defined in Section 8.22.080.D, each act of Illegal Dumping is punishable as a misdemeanor and is subject to an ad...

Fresno County Code § 8.21.060(Q)(3)

3.Green waste—leaves, cut flowers, dead plants, house plants, grass clippings, weeds, branches, brush, prunings, shrubs, untreated/uncoated wood, wood chips, yard trimmings, and Christmas trees (which must be cut into two-foot sections and placed in the green waste cart without flocking, decoration or metal or plastic stands). All customers shall be responsible for the separation and placement...

Fresno County Zoning Ordinance § 822.3.120.A, .B.4, .C.4.b

A. All structures and uses. All structures and uses within the multi-family (with five dwelling units or more), commercial, industrial, institutional zones shall provide refuse and recyclable material enclosures subject to the review and approval of the Director. ... 4. Minimum distance from adjacent structures. Enclosures shall not be located closer than 20 feet from doors or operable windows ...

Fresno County Code § 8.21.060(I),(X)

I.Each designated contractor shall limit collection to six a.m. to seven p.m. in residential zones, and each designated contractor shall limit collection to four a.m. to six p.m. in commercial zones; provided, however, that the county reserves the right to require collection no earlier than six a.m. in commercial areas located near residences. ... X.It is unlawful for any individual, firm or en...

Fresno County Code § 8.21.060(Q)(2), (S)

Single-stream recyclables—aluminum, chipboard, corrugated cardboard, glass containers, milk, soy and juice cartons, mixed waste paper, newspaper, plastic, steel or tin cans, and scrap metal; ... Recyclable materials and green waste each shall be separated by customer from refuse and other solid waste, and each shall be placed by customer in the designated container for collection. However, a de...