Solid Waste

On Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., the City Council of the City of Redwood City will hold a public hearing to consider the following proposed monthly solid waste rate increases:

• Beginning January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027, $6.00 increases for regular, scheduled, basic collection of residential solid waste and recyclable materials for 20, 32, 64, and 96 gallon bins,
• Beginning January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027, 2.439% increase for unscheduled solid waste services.

If authorized, these increases will be effective beginning January 1, 2026 and January 1, 2027. More information can be found on the Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Solid Waste Rate Increases.

En español: El aviso de audiencia pública sobre aumentos propuestos en las tarifas de residuos sólidos

Join us at any of the following community events for more information on the proposed solid waste (and water) rate increases. City staff will be available for discussion and to answer any questions.

• Monday, October 6 at 12 pm | Video Conference via Zoom
  • https://zoom.us/join
  • Meeting ID: 992 9765 4767
  • Passcode: 495367
• Saturdays, October 18 and 25, 8 am to 1 pm | Kiwanis Farmers Market
  • 500 Block of Arguello Street
  • English and Spanish speakers available
• Tuesday, October 21 at 5 pm | Public Works Services
  • 1400 Broadway, PWS Large Conference Room
  • Spanish interpretation services available
• Thursday, October 23, 9 am to 12 pm | El Mercadito Latino
  • Find our table at 1726 El Camino Real, Redwood City
  • English and Spanish speakers available

Pay My Bill

Although Recology collects your solid waste, you pay for the solid waste collection fee in your normal City of Redwood City utilities bill. You do not pay Recology separately. To view solid waste rates, visit the Current Rates page. For information on billing and rates, visit the Billing & Rates FAQ page.

Calendar

Not sure what day trash is collected? Wondering if trash is collected on Thanksgiving? Visit the collection calendar to find out when Recology services you!

Waste Zero Program

Recology's Waste Zero Program will help you reduce your environmental impact. Visit Waste Zero for tips on how to prevent waste, save money, or get an audit for your waste stream.

Have you ever gone to throw something away, but didn't know which bin it should go in? WhatBin is a super helpful tool that solves this problem. Just follow the link and search the item, and it’ll tell you how to properly dispose of it! Or if you prefer, click here to view their disposal guide posters to help you figure out the correct bin.

Commercial Recycling, Organics, and Edible Food Recovery

Commercial businesses and multi-family establishments generating enough solid and organic waste are required to have recycling and organics programs under AB 341 - Commercial Recycling, AB 1826 - Commercial Organics, and SB 1383 - Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Strategy. Click here for more recycling and composting information.

• Find more information on SB 1383 here
• Find SB 1383 information for businesses here
• Find SB 1383 information for apartments, condos and townhouses here

Edible Food Recovery

Edible food recovery is the act of diverting surplus edible food from businesses, organizations, or events that otherwise would have been disposed of for consumption by members of our community. If you are a large, food-generating business or organization, you have new edible food recovery requirements under SB 1383. 

The good news is that Redwood City has joined with San Mateo County's 22 other jurisdictions to create one countywide edible food recovery program to help all affected businesses and organizations meet their new mandatory requirements. This program is managed by the County of San Mateo Office of Sustainability and has recovered millions of pounds of food to date!

Visit https://www.smcsustainability.org/generator-edible-food-recovery-requirements to learn if your business has new edible food recovery requirements, to find more information on the countywide program, and to access resources available to help you comply.

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), such as batteries, motor oil, and medication must be disposed of separately. Visit Recology’s hazardous waste page for specifics or schedule a free drop off at the San Mateo County HHW Collection Facility. There are also disposal events in hosted Redwood City! Click here for more.

Bulky & Special Item Disposal

Have a bedframe, couch or large appliance that is too bulky to fit in your cart? Schedule a free bulky item collection here. Other hard to recycle items, such as CDs, plastic bags, and bubble wrap cannot be accepted into the local recycling program. Visit Recology’s page to see how to dispose of them.

Zero Waste Party Packs

*NEW* Zero Waste Party Packs are available now! Party Packs come with complete, reusable table settings for 24 people. Borrow a Party Pack from a volunteer host to make your next event waste-free. Call (650) 780-7472 for a list of hosts, to volunteer to host a party pack, or for more information about the program.

Electronic Waste Disposal

Electronic waste (E-Waste), such as computers and televisions, cannot be disposed of in your trashcan. Please visit Recology’s E-Waste page to find out what qualifies as E-Waste and how to properly dispose of it.