Republic Services is the exclusive franchise hauler for Elk Grove residential trash, recycling, and organics collection. Weekly pickup is mandatory for all residences. Three-cart system: gray (trash), blue (recycling), green (organics/yard waste).
Under Elk Grove Municipal Code Title 6 and the City's exclusive franchise agreement, Republic Services collects solid waste weekly from all single-family homes. Service is mandatory — residents cannot opt out. The three-cart system complies with California SB 1383 organic waste diversion requirements. Carts must be placed curbside by 6 AM on collection day and removed within 24 hours of pickup. Holiday schedules shift collection by one day. Missed pickups should be reported within 24 hours to Republic Services.
Failure to subscribe to mandatory service: administrative citation. Late cart retrieval: warning then fine.
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