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Stockton Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 3 items per collection. 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.

Stockton bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Stockton
Collection ruleThe 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 pickup3 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeRequired before collection.
Dispatch phone209-937-8341

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

How to throw away a mattress in Stockton

Follow the listed bulk 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.

Special disposal mandates

Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.

Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Appliances and bulky items are collected through the annual Clean Sweep program (up to 3 cubic yards free per year) by booking two weeks in advance with Republic Services or Waste Management.

Local disposal alternatives in San Joaquin County

For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.

The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.

DPW & sanitation contact

City of Stockton Public Works Department (Contracted through Republic Services & Waste Management) · contractor

Phone: 209-937-8341

501 W Weber Ave
Stockton, CA 95203
Visit Official Stockton Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at stocktonca.gov

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.