Brentwood, CA Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

Brentwood, California provides trash and recycling collection services for residents through the city’s Public Works department. This article provides an overview of collection schedules, lookup tools, and key information for Brentwood residents.

Trash Collection Schedule

• Trash collection occurs weekly on the same day each week
• Collection day is determined by your home address
• To find your trash collection day:
  • Use the Garbage Day Lookup tool on the city website
  • Enter your full or partial house number and street name (e.g. 150 City Park Way)
  • Your collection day will be displayed
• Trash carts should be placed curbside by 6:00AM on your collection day

Recycling and Yard Waste Collection

• Recycling and yard waste collection occurs on the same day as trash collection, but on alternating weeks
• Find your recycling and yard waste weeks using the Collection Calendar
• Place recycling and yard waste carts curbside by 6:00AM on your scheduled collection day

Holiday Schedule

• Trash collection is only impacted by Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays
• If your normal collection day falls on or after the holiday:
  • Collection will be delayed by 1 day that week
  • For example, if your normal day is Tuesday and the holiday is Monday, collection will be on Wednesday that week
• For all other holidays, collection is on the normal schedule

Extra Pickups and Bulky Item Collection

• To schedule extra trash or bulky item pickups:
  • Call (925) 516-6090
  • Extra fees apply based on number of items and pickup timing
• Common extra pickup items:
  • Bulky items that don’t fit in carts like furniture or appliances
  • Extra bagged trash that doesn’t fit in carts
  • Electronic waste like TVs and computers

Commercial Trash Collection

• Commercial trash collection services are available within Brentwood city limits
• Review rate sheets and contact Public Works at (925) 516-6090 for details

Recycling Contamination

• Brentwood provides single-stream recycling collection
• All recyclables can be placed in carts together, no sorting needed
• Avoid “contamination” by only placing acceptable items in recycling:
  • Paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, plastic containers (#1-7), glass bottles and jars
• Keep food, liquids, plastic bags, styrofoam and other “tanglers” out of recycling

Yard Waste Collection

• Yard waste collection occurs on the same day as recycling collection
• Place leaves, grass clippings, small branches in carts or paper bags
• Avoid plastic bags, dirt, rocks, food scraps

Cardboard Recycling

• Drop off clean/flattened cardboard at 2300 Elkins Way
• Open Monday-Saturday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
• Cardboard only – no trash or other items

Leaf Bag Collection

• Special leaf bag collection from October-January
• Use bags provided by the city – available at City Hall, Community Center, Senior Center
• Place full bags curbside on yard waste collection day

Household Hazardous Waste

• Safely dispose of household chemicals, oils, batteries, paint at Delta HHW facilities
• Free for residents, but appointments required

Medicine Disposal

• Drop off expired or unused medicine at safe disposal locations like police stations
• Keep medicines out of landfills and waterways!

Composting

• Backyard composting keeps organic waste out of landfills
• Diverts leaves, food scraps, paper from your trash
• Finished compost can enrich gardens and lawns

Who to Contact

For additional questions about Brentwood’s trash and recycling programs, contact:

Brentwood Public Works

Phone: (925) 516-6090

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.brentwoodca.gov

Address: 2201 Elkins Way, Brentwood, CA 94513