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

San Ramon Municipal Code Title 6 grants Waste Management the exclusive residential and commercial solid waste franchise. Single-family homes receive weekly curbside service on one of five routes (Monday through Friday), with collection day assigned by neighborhood. Carts (32, 64, or 96 gallon) must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on the scheduled day with at least 3 feet of clearance between carts and from vehicles, mailboxes, and fire hydrants. Containers must be removed from public view within 24 hours after collection, per SRMC 6-series property maintenance provisions; repeated violations can trigger administrative citation. Holiday schedule: when New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas falls on a weekday, collection is delayed one day that week (Friday routes pick up Saturday). During wet weather, lids must close fully to prevent stormwater contamination under the Contra Costa Clean Water Program NPDES permit. Bulky item pickup is included (see bulk-pickup). Residents set up service by contacting Waste Management at (925) 603-1144 or wmcontracosta.com. Rates are set by the San Ramon City Council through the franchise agreement and typically adjusted annually. Contamination charges apply if recycling or organics carts contain prohibited materials.