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Environmental Services

One-Day Delay in Trash and Recycling Collection Services Starting Thursday due to Independence Day Holiday

Collection truck

Curbside trash, recyclables, and organic waste will NOT BE collected on Thursday, July 4, for customers served by the City's Environmental Services Department. Thursday's normally scheduled collection will occur on Friday. Friday's normal collection will take place on Saturday. The normal collection schedule will resume on Monday, July 8.

Applicable to residents serviced by the City of San Diego only. Residents not serviced by the City of San Diego or residents of other cities, should check with their waste hauler for holiday service schedules.

The Miramar Landfill, Greenery, Recycling Center and Mattress Collection Site will be CLOSED on Thursday. Container sales at 8353 Miramar Place will also be CLOSED. For regular hours and questions, call 858-694-7000.


Trash is normally collected weekly, Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Your collection day depends on where you live in the City. Trash must be set out at the curb or alleyway by 6 a.m. for pickup. To help prevent litter in our neighborhoods, please bag or wrap all loose trash material before you place it in your trash container. However, please keep your recyclable materials clean, unbagged and loose in your blue container.