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Antioch, CA Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified April 2026

Key Facts

Republic Services
Republic Services is the exclusive franchise hauler
Carts Out
Carts out by 6 a.m., removed within 24 hours
Three Carts
Three carts: gray (trash), blue (recycling), green (organics)
Holiday Weeks
Holiday weeks shift collection one day later
Scavenging From
Scavenging from curb is prohibited

Summary

Republic Services is Antioch's franchised hauler. Collection days are assigned by address, typically once weekly for trash, recycling, and organics. Carts must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day and removed within 24 hours per Antioch Municipal Code Chapter 6-5.

It is the intent of the Legislature to support the adoption of policies that improve organics recycling and innovative, cost effective, and environmentally beneficial uses of biomethane derived from solid waste facilities. [...] SEC. 2. Section 39730.5 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read: 39730.5. (a) No later than January 1, 2018, the state board shall approve and begin implementing the comprehensive short-lived climate pollutant strategy developed pursuant to Section 39730.

Source: AMC Ch 3 Solid WasteView official code

Full Breakdown

Antioch contracts with Republic Services for exclusive residential and commercial solid waste, recycling, and organics collection. Each address is assigned a specific collection day (Monday through Friday). Standard service includes three 64- or 96-gallon carts: gray for trash/garbage, blue for commingled recycling, and green for organics (yard trimmings plus food scraps). the evening before collection and returned to an out-of-view storage location within 24 hours after pickup. Carts must be placed 3 feet apart and 3 feet away from vehicles, mailboxes, and other obstructions. m.

Holiday schedules shift collection by one day for the remainder of the week when the holiday falls on a weekday (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas). Missed pickups should be reported to Republic Services within 24 hours. Scavenging from carts at the curb is prohibited once materials are placed for collection (recyclables become property of the franchisee under Public Resources Code §41950). Overfilled carts with closed lids that cannot close, or trash set outside the cart, may not be collected and can trigger extra-service fees. Multi-family properties with bin service have individually scheduled pickup days arranged by property management.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find my collection day?
Use the Republic Services address lookup tool at republicservices.com or call (925) 685-4711. Days vary by neighborhood.
What happens on a holiday week?
If the holiday falls on a weekday, collection for that day and the rest of the week is delayed by one day. Friday routes collect on Saturday.

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