Residential
Cart Service
To begin service, or edit existing service, use the button below or call (805) 543-0875.
When you sign-up for weekly garbage service, you will be automatically signed up for weekly recycling and organics service at no additional charge.
Request Service
On your scheduled collection day please set your carts out by 6:00am, placing them against the curb, three feet away from each other and three feet away from vehicles and other property.
You can find your scheduled pick up day by using the "Waste Wizard" below.
Available Cart Sizes: 32 Gallon (trash only), 65 Gallon and 95 Gallon
- Blue Cart - Recycling: plastics, glass, cans, mixed paper, etc. (not bagged)
- Green Cart - Organics: food waste and yard trimmings (not bagged)
- Gray Cart - Trash: remaining non-hazardous solid waste (bagged)
View our Quick Recycling Guide here
Lea nuestro Guía de clasificación rápida del condado
Please do not contaminate any cart with unapproved items. For information on Househould Hazardous Waste disposal click here.
Low-income Assistance
Many of the jurisdictions we serve offer low-income assistance. Please have your evidence of enrollment in another utility's low income program (such as the PG&E CARE program or the SoCalGas GAF program) ready when contacting us.
Your Waste Connections customer address must match your assistance program address. Assistance varies by community.
Schedule
Enter your address in the box below to see your pick-up schedule, or use the Waste Wizard to search by items.
You can also download our free app, Recycle Right SLO County, in the App Store and Google Play.
Cleanup Weeks 2026
| Company | City / CSD | Spring Cleanup | Fall Cleanup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Country Disposal | Los Osos, Cayucos, Cambria | Mar 2nd - Mar 6th | Sept 28th - Oct 2nd |
| Morro Bay Garbage | Morro Bay | Mar 2nd - Mar 6th | Sept 28th - Oct 2nd |
| South County Sanitary | Arroyo Grande, Avila Beach, Grover Beach, Pismo Beach | Mar 16th - Mar 20th | Oct 26th - Oct 30th |
| San Luis Garbage | San Luis Obispo | June 22nd - June 26th | Oct 12th - Oct 16th |
Click below to learn more about what additional services your community offers during these weeks:
City of San Luis Obispo
Oceano CSD, Nipomo CSD
City of Morro Bay, Unincorporated Areas of San Luis Obispo County
Avila Beach CSD, City of Arroyo Grande, Cambria CSD, Cayucos CSD, City of Grover Beach, City of Pismo Beach
Clean-up Week reminders for all residents:
- Single-family residents who live in clean-up week jurisdictions may place up to six additional 32-gallon size bags of trash alongside their normal carts at no additional charge during these weeks, on the morning of their normal pickup day only.
- Note: All additional bags go directly to the landfill, and are not reviewed for recyclable or organic material. Please ensure organic and recycle materials are sorted properly. Extra organic and recycling pickups are also available, call for details.
- Bulky items must be neatly bundled or bagged. No hazardous materials, concrete in trash bags, or items longer than 4' (rugs, tables, pipes, lumber, etc.)
- ALL bulky item pickups during Clean-up Weeks must be called in or scheduled online at least 3 days prior to your regular pickup day by the service account holder.
Additional Services
Bulky Item Pickup
- In addition to Clean-up weeks, many communities offer no-cost, or discounted, bulky item pick ups throughout the year (see details by clicking on your area above).
- Examples of bulky items include appliances, furniture, kitchen items, sporting equipment, and office supplies.
- Restrictions and fees may apply, call (805) 543-0875 for details. All bulky item pick-ups must be scheduled by the account holder.
Extra Material Pickup
- Extra charges may apply any time your waste exceeds the capacity of your cart. For example, when the lid won’t close or items are placed by the side of carts.
- However, we do offer extra pick ups of regular household waste. To schedule an extra pickup, call (805) 543-0875 or request it online.
- Extra pickups, once scheduled, will occur on your next regular collection day.
Construction and Demolition Materials
- Coastal Rolloff, our sister company, can handle all of your construction waste and large collection needs.
- This service is available to commercial and residential customers.
Used Oil
- We offer complimentary curbside motor oil and oil filter collection service. Restrictions may apply.
- Schedule an oil pickup online or call (805) 543-0875.
- Note: Any retailer in California who sells motor oil and oil filters is required to accept them at place of purchase, free of charge. This may be a more convenient option for many residents.
E-Waste
- Residential E-Waste is accepted for free at Cold Canyon Landfill during normal business hours.
- Examples of E-Waste may include televisions, monitors, printers, etc.
- Note: There are many local donation and repair options for E-Waste as well, including the Grover Beach Exploration Discovery Center (accepts donations) and iFixit (offers repair options).
- Click here for more information about E-waste and additional disposal options.
Household Hazardous Waste
- Residential Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is accepted for free at multiple locations throughout SLO County, via our partnership with the Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA).
- Retailer takeback of certain items, including batteries, paint and lightbulbs is also available throughout SLO County. Call your local retailer for details.
- Click here for a complete list of HHW disposal options.
Holiday Schedule
We pick up 364 days a year, everyday except Christmas Day.
| Holidays | Collection | Office |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Open | Closed |
| Memorial Day | Open | Closed |
| Independence Day | Open | Closed |
| Labor Day | Open | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Day | Open | Closed |
| Christmas Day | Closed | Closed |
| Christmas Day – Pick up will be one day late. For example, if Christmas falls on a Wednesday: Wednesday service will be picked up Thursday Thursday will be picked up Friday Friday will be picked up Saturday |
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Christmas Tree Collection
San Luis Garbage, South County Sanitary, Morro Bay Garbage, and Mission Country Disposal accept natural Christmas trees for recycling.
100% Natural Trees - Residential
Unflocked trees should be cut into sections no longer than 4 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter, without stands, decorations or tinsel and placed in the Green Waste Cart at the curb. This service is provided at no extra cost to the customer. The garbage company can do a on-the-curb tree pick-up for an extra fee.
Please call for details. (805) 543-0875
Not 100% Natural Trees - Residential
Flocked trees or trees with decorations or tinsel cannot be accepted as green waste and will be treated as garbage. These trees should be cut up and placed in your garbage cart with lids closed flat.
Christmas Trees – Commercial
Commercial and non-residential entities need to prepare their Christmas Trees for either Green Waste or Trash, and there is an extra fee for tree disposal.