Stockton 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 Carts should be placed curbside, in front of your property after 6 p.m. the day before your scheduled collection day. Carts must be removed from the curbside no later than 11 p.m. on the scheduled collection day. All 3 carts are emptied on the same day, but not by the same truck.
- 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: Carts should be placed curbside, in front of your property after 6 p.m. the day before your scheduled collection day. Carts must be removed from the curbside no later than 11 p.m. on the scheduled collection day. All 3 carts are emptied on the same day, but not by the same truck. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | The Clean Sweep program is Stockton's clean up program for residents living in single-family homes, duplexes, or triplexes. The program runs from February through October annually. Clean Sweep piles are collected by appointment only. Residents must call their garbage company two weeks in advance of their requested appointment date. | Up to 3 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Green waste and organic food waste are collected weekly in your designated organics cart on your regular collection day. Seasonal street leaf collection is also provided from October 1 through December 31. |
Trash container requirements
- City-assigned rolling trash cart (dark gray for Republic Services, green for Waste Management)
- Set carts curbside after 6:00 PM the evening before collection day
- Return emptied containers from the curb by 11:00 PM on collection day
- Keep carts spaced at least 3 feet apart and away from parked cars and fire hydrants
- Ensure container lids are closed completely to prevent street litter and animal intrusion
Stockton recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Corrugated cardboard and clean paperboard boxes (flattened)
- Clean office paper, newsprint, magazines, and mail
- Aluminum, tin, and steel food and beverage cans
- Glass food jars and beverage bottles (rinsed clean)
- Rigid plastic containers and bottles labeled #1 through #7
Prohibited items
- Plastic grocery bags, wrap, and thin film plastic
- Styrofoam food takeout containers and packaging peanuts
- Food scraps, liquids, and yard waste (use green organics cart)
- Hazardous chemicals, paint, and electronic waste
- Ceramics, light bulbs, window glass, and mirrors
Stockton bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | The Clean Sweep program is Stockton's clean up program for residents living in single-family homes, duplexes, or triplexes. The program runs from February through October annually. Clean Sweep piles are collected by appointment only. Residents must call their garbage company two weeks in advance of their requested appointment date. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 3 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 209-937-8341 |
Stockton 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, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Stockton, 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 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| 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 Stockton Public Works Department (Contracted through Republic Services & Waste Management) · contractor
Phone: 209-937-8341
501 W Weber AveStockton, CA 95203
These collection rules cover Zone Stockton Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Stockton, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Carts should be placed curbside, in front of your property after 6 p.m. the day before your scheduled collection day. Carts must be removed from the curbside no later than 11 p.m. on the scheduled collection day. All 3 carts are emptied on the same day, but not by the same truck.. These rules apply to Zone Stockton Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Stockton?
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, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Stockton Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Stockton?
The Clean Sweep program is Stockton's clean up program for residents living in single-family homes, duplexes, or triplexes. The program runs from February through October annually. Clean Sweep piles are collected by appointment only. Residents must call their garbage company two weeks in advance of their requested appointment date. The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 209-937-8341 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Stockton Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Stockton?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated cardboard and clean paperboard boxes (flattened), Clean office paper, newsprint, magazines, and mail, Aluminum, tin, and steel food and beverage cans, Glass food jars and beverage bottles (rinsed clean), Rigid plastic containers and bottles labeled #1 through #7. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags, wrap, and thin film plastic, Styrofoam food takeout containers and packaging peanuts, Food scraps, liquids, and yard waste (use green organics cart), Hazardous chemicals, paint, and electronic waste, Ceramics, light bulbs, window glass, and mirrors. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Stockton Curbside Collection Routes.