CONNECT with the CityCollection Services
The City of San Diego’s Environmental Services Department (ESD) provides residential trash, recycling and organic waste recycling collection, and collection and maintenance of street litter containers in business districts. We currently serve approximately 285,000 residential customers.
Collection Frequency
Black trash bins: once a week
Green organic waste recycle bins: once a week
Blue recycle bins: every other week
Your collection day depends on where you live in the City of San Diego.
Please refer to City of San Diego-approved private franchise hauler or certified recyclable material collector for businesses and privately-serviced residences.
If you have questions, contact Customer Service at 858-694-7000 or trash@sandiego.gov
