What solid waste services changed on July 31, 2023?
  • The organics (green) container is serviced every week on your regular collection day. This returns organics collection to its schedule prior to January 2023. 
  • The blue (recycling) container is serviced on your regular collection day every other week based on your address number. 
    • Odd addresses (ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9) are serviced starting the week of July 31 to August 4, and every other week thereafter.
    • Even addresses (ending in (0, 2, 4, 6, and 8) are serviced starting the week of August 7 to August 11, and every other week thereafter. 
    • More information on the collection schedule can be found here

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1. What solid waste services changed on July 31, 2023?
2. Why did the organics (green) container schedule change on July 31, 2023?
3. Why did the recycling (blue) container schedule change on July 31, 2023?
4. Did my rate increase on July 31, 2023?
5. What is SB 1383?
6. Why do we need a new container?
7. When will I get the third container for recycling?
8. What happens if I do not separate my waste correctly?
9. How do I know where to put cardboard or paper products?
10. Do I need to have all the containers? Can I just have one or two and pay less?
11. I don’t have space for the Recycling container, I don’t want it
12. I already take my recycling to a Collection Center
13. What happens to waste in each container?
14. Can I self-haul my own waste?
15. Can I share my service with someone else?
16. How to I prevent issues from odor and pests?
17. Can I use compostable bags?
18. Do residents have to donate surplus edible food under the law?
19. Where can I find more information on the law?
20. I have a complaint or issue with my service or the City’s programs. What can I do?
21. What goes in which container?