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

Because Trinity County has no incorporated cities, the County's own Solid Waste Department (a division of the Department of Agriculture) operates the entire solid-waste system. The County offers residential, commercial, and temporary disposal services, but availability varies by location, so curbside collection is not available to every address. Where it is offered, the published rules require containers to be out and ready by 6:00 a.m. on the collection day, with all trash bagged, tied and secured (no loose trash in cans), in containers no larger than 33 gallons and weighing no more than 50 pounds each; collection problems must be reported within three working days, and annual bills can be paid online, by phone, or via drop box. For the many residents without curbside service, the County operates a network of transfer sites for self-haul: staffed locations include Weaverville (Tue-Sat 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Hayfork (Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m.), plus Junction City, Trinity Center, Burnt Ranch, Hyampom, Big Bar, Ruth, and Van Duzen, several of which shift to summer hours of 6 a.m.-2 p.m. from June 15 through September 30. Customers must arrive with enough time to unload before the gate closes or risk being turned away, and all transfer sites are closed on the July 4 holiday. Illegal dumping in lieu of proper disposal is a nuisance under Title 8 / Chapter 8.08 and is enforced by the County. Confirm service and current hours at 530-623-1326.