Curbside trash, recycling, and bulk collection rules during holiday weeks in San Diego and the San Diego County Metro Area. Check whether your service day is delayed by 1 business day:
| Holiday | Date | Service Status | Route Impact Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | 1-day delay for remaining week |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Monday routes move to Tuesday; all routes slide +1 day |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2026 | Regular Service | Normal schedule |
| Labor Day | Sept 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Monday routes move to Tuesday; all routes slide +1 day |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Thursday routes move to Friday; Friday moves to Saturday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide (Observed) | Friday routes move to Saturday |
Help neighbors verify whether their street is delayed by upcoming holidays so cans aren't left out on empty curbs:
Check address-specific pickup days, recycling week parity, and local transfer stations:
In San Diego, residential pickup generally slides forward by one business day when an observed municipal holiday falls on a weekday. Days earlier in the week prior to the holiday run on normal schedules.
Curbside solid waste, recycling, and bulk collection across San Diego is managed by City of San Diego and serviced primarily by City of San Diego Environmental Services Department (ESD) & EDCO.
Set containers curbside by 6:00 AM on collection day or after 6:00 PM the evening prior. Return carts to side yard or garage by 8:00 PM on pickup day.
Yes. Under California Senate Bill 1383, all San Diego residents and businesses must separate food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard trimmings into the green organics cart.
Blue recycling carts are collected every other week. You can verify your exact street address on TrashReminders to receive automatic SMS alerts on your specific recycling week.
Carts must be at the curb by 6:00 AM on your collection day or placed after 6:00 PM the night before.
Post this helpful notice in your local San Diego Facebook group or Nextdoor feed before upcoming holiday weeks:
