Ceres, CA Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum frequency
- Once per week
- Cart out time
- 6:00 p.m. day before
- Cart in deadline
- 6:00 a.m. day after
- Service
- Mandatory for all premises
Summary
Ceres requires weekly curbside collection of garbage, recyclables, and organics through the City's contracted hauler, with mandatory service for every property owner.
All municipal solid waste, including recycling and organic material, accumulated at any private dwelling or residence, hotel, mobile home court, restaurant, boarding house, apartment house or other business, shall be removed by the arranger/transporter at least once each week, or more often if determined necessary by the City or for health or safety reasons. The owner, renter, developer, or proprietor shall be responsible for paying the costs of any increase in frequency or service deemed necessary for additional collection. The City shall have the right to add such cost to the utility bill.B.Collection Carts shall not be placed in the City right of way prior to 6:00 p.m. on the day before collection and shall be removed by 6:00 a.m. following the day of collection.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 4).
Full Breakdown
The City's arranger/transporter must remove municipal solid waste, recycling, and organics from every dwelling and business at least once a week, more often if the City finds it necessary for health or safety. Carts go out no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the day before pickup and must come off the curb by 6:00 a.m. the following day, except carts may stay out over a holiday weekend adjoining collection day. Service and its monthly charge are mandatory for every owner, tenant, and occupant regardless of how much waste is generated.
Violations & Fines
Placing carts out early or leaving them curbside past the deadline, refusing mandatory service, or hauling garbage on City streets without a City contract or permit are code violations enforced by Public Works and Code Enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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