Milpitas, CA Trash & Recycling: Bin Placement Rules (2026)

Milpitas Sanitation sets the rules for where and when containers must be placed for collection. For single-family residents, carts must be out at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled service day, and customers are instructed not to block the container with parked vehicles or other obstacles so the truck can reach it. Bulky items and bags follow the same logic - keep them away from obstructions for easy access. For commercial customers, containers must be accessible by 4:00 a.m. on the scheduled service day; if a bin sits behind a locked gate or enclosure, the customer must provide a gate key or code to the hauler. Commercial guidelines add that materials must go inside the designated container (loose items beside the bin are not collected), bins should be loaded to a level surface, and one-yard containers are weight-limited to 400 pounds. Prohibited items in bins include hazardous waste, mattresses, box springs, and wooden pallets. If a scheduled pickup is missed, commercial customers should notify Milpitas Sanitation by 8:00 a.m. the next business day. These placement and access rules support service under Milpitas Municipal Code Chapter 200; check with Milpitas Sanitation (408-988-4500) for property-specific staging requirements.