Trash & Recycling in Tuolumne County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Tuolumne County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tuolumne County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Unincorporated Tuolumne County uses a franchised-hauler system under Title 7, but curbside pickup is optional - residents may subscribe to a hauler or self-haul to a transfer station. The County divides the unincorporated area into solid waste collection areas; specific pickup days and rates are set by each franchised hauler.

Tuolumne County Garbage Pickup Rules

Some Restrictions

California SB 1383 (2016, Lara) — Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: 75% reduction in organic waste landfill disposal by 2025 (Health & Safety Code § 39730.5, Public Resources Code § 42652.5)

ts pursuant to other provisions of this division. SEC. 5. Section 39730.8 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read: 39730.8. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “Commission” means the Public Utilities Commission. (2) “Energy commission” means the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission. (3) “Strategy” means the str...

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Trash & Recycling by City in Tuolumne County

1 cities in Tuolumne County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

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1 verified rule • Recycling Requirements

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