Waste Management and Recycling

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News & Updates

Proposed Residential Rate Increase Notification: The Department of Waste Management and Recycling is proposing to increase Residential Curbside Collection Rates effective February 1, 2021. Visit the Residential Curbside Collection Rates & Fees page for more information.
New Facility Fees: Effective November 1, 2020, there are new facility fees at the North Area Recovery Station and the Kiefer Landfill. Visit the Facility Fees page for more information.
COVID Update: All Department of Waste Management and Recycling's services and facilities are continuing to operate uninterrupted at this time. For information on Countywide services, visit County Departments: What's Open/Closed/Modified. For Countywide COVID information, visit www.saccounty.net/COVID-19 for the most recent press releases and guidelines on COVID-19.

How do I find my service day?

Never miss your curbside collection day!

With the SacGreenTeam mobile app, you can easily find your service calendar, sign up for collection reminders, report a missed service, and schedule a bulky waste pickup! In addition, the app has a “How do I get rid of…” feature that allows you to search a database of hundreds of household items and the proper way to dispose of them. The app is available to download in the app stores for both Apple and Android devices.

Select the icon below to download now!

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How do I get rid of.....

Use the County's new tool to look up the name of a waste item and it will tell you how to recycle or dispose of it.

How do I schedule a Bulky Waste Pickup?

Go to the Residential Bulky Waste Pickup webpage to learn more about our program and to schedule an appointment.

Our Mission

To further enhance the quality of life in the unincorporated areas within Sacramento County by providing:

Solid waste management and recycling programs in a fiscally responsible manner
Public and employee health and safety
Stewardship of our natural resources and environment
Consumer protection
Outstanding customer service

Our Vision

To be an exceptional organization motivated to provide services that promote a clean and healthy environment for Sacramento County, where every employee is valued, and we are recognized as the premier provider of waste management and recycling services.