Residents of Mountain View, CA receive trash, recycling, and compost collection services through Recology Mountain View, contracted by the city. This guide covers finding your collection days, service details, holidays, and other key information for Mountain View trash and recycling pickup.
Finding Your Trash, Recycling, and Compost Collection Schedule
To look up your personalized collection schedule in Mountain View:
- Visit Recology Mountain View’s online collection calendar.
- Enter your address.
- Your collection days for trash, recycling, and compost will display.
You can also download Recology’s app to access your schedule, set reminders, and receive alerts for holiday delays.
Mountain View provides the following collection services:
- Trash – Weekly pickup
- Recycling – Weekly pickup
- Compost – Weekly pickup for yard trimmings and food scraps
Trash, Recycling, and Compost Collection Overview
Here are some key details on Mountain View’s waste collection services:
Collection Times
- Collections occur weekly from 6 AM – 6 PM Monday through Friday.
- Carts must be at the curb by 6 AM on your day, but times vary.
Cart Sizes
- Trash – Options: 20 gallon, 32 gallon, 64 gallon, 96 gallon
- Recycling – Options: 64 gallon, 96 gallon
- Compost – Options: 64 gallon, 96 gallon
Missed Pickup
- Report any missed collections by contacting Recology at 650-967-3034 or email [email protected].
Holiday Delays
Trash collection is delayed by one day after these holidays:
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Day
No delays occur for any other holidays. See how your collection is impacted using the online calendar.
Snow Removal
Clear carts of snow and ice for collection access. Carts cannot be collected if snow is blocking.
Recycling Collection Details
Recology provides weekly single-stream recycling collection to all Mountain View households. Here are some key recycling program details:
Accepted Materials
- Paper, cardboard, cartons
- Plastic containers
- Glass bottles and jars
- Metal cans, clean foil, scrap metal
- See full list
Recycling Preparation
- Rinse containers to remove residue
- Break down cardboard boxes
- No need to sort – combine all materials in cart
Extra Recycling
Place extra recycling in paper bags or cardboard boxes next to carts on pickup day. Label as “Recycling.”
Compost Collection in Mountain View
Weekly compost collection accepts yard trimmings and food scraps. Here’s how it works:
Accepted Materials
- Food scraps
- Food-soiled paper
- Yard trimmings
- Compostable bags
Compost Preparation
- Drain excess liquid from food scraps
- Wrap food scraps in paper bags or newspaper
- Place in cart or paper yard waste bags
Extra Compost
Set additional yard trimmings or bundled branches next to carts on pickup day. Label as “Compost.”
Bulky Item and Extra Trash Collection
Mountain View offers a few options for collecting oversized items and extra trash:
On-Call Plus Collection
- Up to 2 large household items collected curbside per pickup
- $23.14 per item in 2023
- Schedule online or call 650-967-3034
Recology Vouchers
- Vouchers allow 2 drop-offs per year at the SMaRT Station
- Accepts up to 3 cubic yards of trash/recycling per visit
- $25 fee per voucher
- Request vouchers by email: [email protected]
Holiday Trash Tags
- Purchase tags from City Hall for extra holiday trash
- $7.50 per 32-gallon bag or item
Contact Recology Mountain View
Contact Recology’s Mountain View office for any questions about your trash, recycling, or yard waste collection:
Phone: 650-967-3034
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.recology.com/recology-mountain-view
Use Recology’s collection calendar to find your pickup schedule. Remember to account for holiday delays. Contact Recology Mountain View with any other collection inquiries.
Reference
https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/public-works/recycling-zero-waste/trash-recycling-services/collection-schedules-holidays