Trash Pickup Days
How city trash, yard waste, and bulky pickup work — the rules, the costs, this year's holiday shifts, and how to find your day.
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How city trash, yard waste, and bulky pickup work — the rules, the costs, this year's holiday shifts, and how to find your day.
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City crews collect trash Monday through Thursday — every address has one fixed day, billed on the city utility bill along with water and sewer. This page has the rules, the costs, and this year's holiday shifts; the notice below tells you how to find your own day.
Holiday shifts, rest of 2026
| When | Cost | |
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| One fixed day per address, Monday–Thursday |
| $15.78/month ($9.47 senior rate) |
Yard waste City residents only | Weekly by subscription, March 30 – December 3 | $6/month during the season |
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Bulky items & appliances | One free pickup per month — arrange it through 311 | Free once a month; extra pickups $20 per cubic yard |
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Find your pickup day
Bin rules
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