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

Solid waste, recycling, and organics collection in Pittsburg is provided under an exclusive franchise with Garaventa Enterprises, doing business locally as Pittsburg Disposal Service. Service days are assigned by route based on the property's address, typically one day per week Monday through Friday. Carts must be placed at the curb no later than 6:00 AM on the scheduled collection day (or the night before) with at least three feet of clearance on all sides, wheels facing the house, and lids closed. Pittsburg Municipal Code Title 8 Chapter 8.12 (Solid Waste) makes subscription to the franchised service mandatory for all occupied residential and commercial properties; self-hauling is not permitted except for construction debris by licensed contractors. Empty carts must be removed from the curb within 24 hours after pickup and stored out of public view from the street, typically in a side yard, rear yard, or garage. Holiday schedules shift collection forward by one day for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Missed pickups should be reported to Pittsburg Disposal within 24 hours. Failure to subscribe, placing carts out early, or leaving them curbside beyond 24 hours can result in administrative citations starting at around $100 for a first offense.