Tulare, CA Trash and Recycling Pickup Schedule

The city of Tulare provides trash, recycling, and yard waste collection services for residents within city limits. This article explains Tulare’s standard collection schedule, impacted holidays, ordering services, and key trash and recycling guidelines.

The Public Works Department manages trash, recycling, and yard waste services in Tulare. All households are required to have trash collection through the city’s contracted hauler, Mid Valley Disposal.

Standard Collection Schedule

Tulare has a split collection schedule:

• Trash – Collected either Monday or Tuesday depending on location
• Recycling – Collected either Thursday or Friday depending on location

Yard waste is collected on the same day as recycling using a separate cart.

Collection occurs weekly on your designated weekday. Trash, recycling, and yard waste carts must be curbside by 6am on collection days.

Finding Your Pickup Days

To lookup your assigned collection days:

• Visit the My Services page and enter your address
• Call Public Works at 559-684-4325
• Check your utility bill for designated days

The city provides an online Collection Schedule Map showing pickup days by neighborhood.

Holiday Collection Schedule

Trash and recycling collection are delayed by one day when a holiday falls on a weekday:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

For example, if your normal pickup is Monday, it shifts to Tuesday after a holiday.

View the Holiday Collection Schedule for impacted dates. Friday collection moves to Saturday after a holiday.

Ordering Services

To start new service or request additional carts:

• Call Public Works at 559-684-4325
• Email [email protected]
• Submit a request through the Citizen Request Form

New utility accounts are required to receive city trash service. Additional recycling and yard waste carts can be requested for $8.69 per month.

Collection Guidelines

• Carts must be curbside by 6am on your pickup day
• Trash, recycling and yard waste go in separate city-provided carts
• Do not bag materials – place loose in carts
• Close lids fully and avoid overfilling
• Yard waste must be in paper bags inside cart
• Remove carts from curb by end of collection day

Leave 3ft clearance around carts. Avoid placing near obstacles like mailboxes and parked cars.

Missed Pickup

If pickup is missed on your scheduled day:

• Confirm carts were out properly by 6am
• Check if nearby households had collection
• Contact Public Works at 559-684-4325 to report
• Missed collection reported timely is typically picked up within 24 hours

Large Item Pickup

Bulky items like furniture and appliances can be collected curbside by appointment:

• Up to 4 large items collected weekly
• Call 559-684-4325 at least 24 hours before your pickup day
• Fee of $22.03 per item
• Mattresses and appliances require special handling

Or schedule a temporary roll-off dumpster rental for large loads.

Holiday Trees

Real Christmas trees are collected curbside during the first two weeks of January. Remove all decorations, lights, and stands. Flocked trees must be cut in half.

Recycling Drop-Off

The Tulare Recycling Center accepts recyclables at 3766 South K Street. The center is closed major holidays.

Drop-off recycling at the unmanned bins at Mooney Grove Park. Avoid contaminated and bagged loads.

Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous waste like chemicals, batteries, and electronics can be dropped off for free at the Permanent Collection Facility:

Tulare Permanent Collection Facility
1061 Avenue 316
Tulare, CA 93274
Friday & Saturday: 9am – 1pm

Contact Public Works

Contact Tulare Public Works for additional service information:

Trash & Recycling: 559-684-4325

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.tulare.ca.gov/publicworks

Following Tulare’s collection schedule, planning for holidays, and using proper cart setup ensures your household trash and recycling are removed efficiently. Report any collection issues promptly.