West Sacramento, CA Trash & Recycling: Dumpster Rules (2026)

Bins, drop boxes or debris boxes may be used by commercial services so long as any garbage is first placed in a plastic bag with a sealed top prior to placement in the container and so long as the container is leakproof and has a cover that is closed at all times, except when loading or unloading.

C. For residential service, all garbage, recyclables and organic waste must be placed in containers provided by the city or city's collector, except that yard trimmings and cardboard may be bundled and leaves may be placed in a compostable bag outside containers.

D. Each container lid must close tightly over the container, which shall not be overfilled.

E. No hazardous or biomedical waste shall be deposited into any container provided by the city. Hazardous or biomedical waste must be handled and disposed of in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.

F. Recyclables and organic waste meant to be diverted from landfill disposal shall each be separated from garbage at the source of generation.

G. The city may adopt standards for the capacity and type of containers and enclosure to be used. In establishing standards, the city shall consider health and safety factors, the nature and extent of the activity conducted on the property, the type of solid waste produced or accumulated, and the location or other physical characteristics of the property. (Ord. 21-21 § 2)