Oakland Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Set out automated carts by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Place carts at the curb with handles facing your home and at least 3 feet of space between carts.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Set out automated carts by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Place carts at the curb with handles facing your home and at least 3 feet of space between carts. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | All Oakland residents are entitled to at least one free annual bulky curbside pickup and one free annual drop-off. Single-family homes are eligible for a second curbside pickup 45 days after the first. Advance appointment required. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Mandatory composting per SB 1383 and StopWaste ordinances. Food scraps, food-soiled paper, leaves, grass, and yard trimmings belong in the green compost cart. |
Trash container requirements
- Use the official gray or black trash cart for landfill-bound refuse
- Lids must close completely to prevent litter and vector issues
- Keep carts 3 feet clear of parked cars, utility poles, and street trees
- Remove empty containers from the street on the day of collection
Oakland recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Flattened corrugated cardboard and paperboard packaging boxes
- Mixed paper: newspapers, magazines, mail, office paper, envelopes
- Rigid plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and clean food containers (#1 through #7)
- Aluminum and tin cans, clean aluminum foil, and metal lids
- Glass beverage bottles and food jars (rinsed clean)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film (place recyclables loose in cart)
- Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups and packing blocks)
- Hazardous waste, motor oil, batteries, and fluorescent lights
- Electronic waste and computer monitors
- Food scraps and yard waste (place in green compost cart)
Oakland bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | All Oakland residents are entitled to at least one free annual bulky curbside pickup and one free annual drop-off. Single-family homes are eligible for a second curbside pickup 45 days after the first. Advance appointment required. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (510) 613-8710 |
Oakland holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Oakland, CA
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Oakland / Waste Management of Alameda County · contractor
Phone: (510) 613-8710
250 Frank H Ogawa PlazaOakland, CA 94612
These collection rules cover Zone Oakland Recycles Residential Service Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Oakland, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out automated carts by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Place carts at the curb with handles facing your home and at least 3 feet of space between carts.. These rules apply to Zone Oakland Recycles Residential Service Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Oakland?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Oakland Recycles Residential Service Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Oakland?
All Oakland residents are entitled to at least one free annual bulky curbside pickup and one free annual drop-off. Single-family homes are eligible for a second curbside pickup 45 days after the first. Advance appointment required. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (510) 613-8710 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Oakland Recycles Residential Service Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Oakland?
The listed accepted materials are Flattened corrugated cardboard and paperboard packaging boxes, Mixed paper: newspapers, magazines, mail, office paper, envelopes, Rigid plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and clean food containers (#1 through #7), Aluminum and tin cans, clean aluminum foil, and metal lids, Glass beverage bottles and food jars (rinsed clean). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film (place recyclables loose in cart), Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam cups and packing blocks), Hazardous waste, motor oil, batteries, and fluorescent lights, Electronic waste and computer monitors, Food scraps and yard waste (place in green compost cart). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Oakland Recycles Residential Service Routes.