Moreno Valley 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 Place your carts at the curb by 6 a.m. on your collection day.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based 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: Place your carts at the curb by 6 a.m. on your collection day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Waste Management coordinates curbside bulky item pickups and community free dump days for residents | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Place yard trimmings and organic materials in green organics carts. Keep materials clean and free of plastic bags. |
Trash container requirements
- Use City-authorized Waste Management maroon trash carts
- Keep carts 3 feet away from mailboxes, trees, and vehicles
- Do not place trash out earlier than the evening before service
Moreno Valley recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard Boxes and Paper Bags
- Newspapers, Magazines, and Catalogs
- Plastic Bottles and Jugs
- Aluminum and Steel Cans
- Glass Jars and Bottles
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags and Plastic Film
- Styrofoam Foam Packaging
- Hazardous Household Chemicals
- Electronic Waste
Moreno Valley bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Waste Management coordinates curbside bulky item pickups and community free dump days for residents |
|---|---|
| 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 | 800-423-9986 |
Moreno Valley 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, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Moreno Valley, 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 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| 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. |
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DPW & sanitation contact
Waste Management (City of Moreno Valley franchise) · contractor
Phone: 800-423-9986
14177 Frederick StreetMoreno Valley, CA 92552
These collection rules cover Zone Residential Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Moreno Valley, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place your carts at the curb by 6 a.m. on your collection day.. These rules apply to Zone Residential Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Moreno Valley?
As of 2026-09-24: 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, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Residential Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Moreno Valley?
Waste Management coordinates curbside bulky item pickups and community free dump days for residents The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 800-423-9986 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Residential Service Routes (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in Moreno Valley?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard Boxes and Paper Bags, Newspapers, Magazines, and Catalogs, Plastic Bottles and Jugs, Aluminum and Steel Cans, Glass Jars and Bottles. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags and Plastic Film, Styrofoam Foam Packaging, Hazardous Household Chemicals, Electronic Waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Residential Service Routes (Monday through Friday).