Riverside Trash Schedule 2023 (Bulk Pickup, Holidays, Maps)

We’re here to help you find the Riverside trash pickup schedule for 2023 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.

The City of Riverside is in California with Highland to the north, San Diego to the south, Jurupa Valley to the west, Hemet to the southeast, Moreno Valley to the east.

If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.

Riverside Trash Collection Calendar 2023

For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://riversideca.gov/publicworks/trash/

Trash Pick Up Holidays

Here you can see the Riverside trash holidays:

  • Veteran’s Day: Friday, November 10, 2023
    • Trash pickup will be delayed by one day on Friday.
    • Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday services will not be affected.
    • Friday’s service will now occur on Saturday.
  • Burtec customers:
    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday services will not be affected.
    • Friday’s service will now occur on Saturday.
  • Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 23, 2023
    • Trash pickup will be delayed by one day on Thursday and Friday.
    • Monday and Tuesday services will not be affected.
    • Thursday’s service will now occur on Friday.
    • Friday’s service will now occur on Saturday.
  • Burrtec customers:
    • Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday service will not be affected.
    • Thursday’s service will now occur on Friday.
    • Friday’s service will now occur on Saturday.
  • Christmas Day: Sunday, December 25, 2023 (Monday, December 26, 2023 Observed Holiday)
  • Trash pickup will be delayed by one day on Monday and Tuesday.
  • Monday’s services will now occur on Tuesday.
  • Tuesday’s services will now occur on Wednesday.
  • Thursday and Friday services will not be affected.

Burrtec customers will experience a one-day delay all week.


Trash will not be collected on the following holidays:

  • New Year’s Day (Observed) • Jan. 2, 2023
  • Martin Luther King Day • Jan. 16, 2023
  • Lincoln’s Birthday (Observed) • Feb. 13, 2023
  • President’s Day • Feb. 20, 2023
  • César Chávez Day (Observed) • Mar. 27, 2023
  • Memorial Day • May 29, 2023
  • Juneteenth • Jun. 19, 2023
  • Independence Day • Jul. 4, 2023
  • Labor Day • Sep. 4, 2023
  • Columbus Day • Oct. 9, 2023
  • Thanksgiving Day • Nov. 23, 2023
  • Christmas Day • Dec. 25, 2023

City Pick-Up:

Collection will be affected after holidays as follows:

Monday Holidays:

Monday serviced Tuesday Tuesday serviced Wednesday

Thursday Holidays:

Thursday serviced Friday Friday serviced Saturday

Friday Holidays:

Friday serviced Saturday

Burrtec Pick-up:

Holidays taking place Monday through Friday will result in a one day delay of service for each day after the holiday

Riverside Trash Collection Map

Riverside Trash Pickup Schedule

Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2023

To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://riversideca.gov/publicworks/trash/HHW-bulky.asp

Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup

  • Furniture
  • Tree Trimmings(Must be tied in bundles 18 inches in diameter and no longer than 36 inches)
  • Water Heaters
  • Other Non-Hazardous Materials
  • Appliances Containing Freon

By appointment only, call 1-800-654-2722

Refrigerators (10-30 Cubic Feet)Freezers Room Air Conditioners

Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup

  • Household Hazardous Waste
  • Antifreeze,
  • Ammunition
  • Hazardous Waste from commercial businesses, Paints, Filters.
  • Electronic waste: Televisions, Computer, Monitors
  • Construction or Demolition Materials
    • Scrap Wood
    • Metal
    • Concrete
    • Doors
    • Lumber
    • Drywall
    • Fluorescent Light Bulbs
    • Household Batteries
    • Tires

Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.

If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.

Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.

There are a number of junk removal services in Riverside and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.

Listing Title
Listing Category
Short Description
Agent Junk Removal is a junk hauler and bulk item removal company in Riverside California
Phone
+1 951-291-1820
Address
18295 Kross Rd, Riverside, CA 92508
92508
USA
City
Riverside
State
California
Listing Category
Short Description
Burrtec Waste Industries is a junk hauler and bulk item removal company in Riverside California
Phone
+1 951-786-0639
Address
1850 Agua Mansa Rd, Riverside, CA 92509
92509
USA
City
Riverside
State
California
Listing Category
Short Description
Gilstrap & Son's Junk Removal is a junk hauler and bulk item removal company in Riverside California
Phone
+1 951-269-9439
Address
River Crest Dr, Riverside, CA 92507
92507
USA
City
Riverside
State
California
Listing Category
Short Description
JB Dumpster & Demolition Services is a junk hauler and bulk item removal company in Riverside California
Phone
+1 951-505-4042
Address
3779 Placentia Ln, Riverside, CA 92501
92501
USA
City
Riverside
State
California
Listing Title
Listing Category
Short Description
Junk King Riverside is a junk hauler and bulk item removal company in Riverside California
Phone
+1 951-383-3757
Address
3873 Carter Ave Unit 201-203, Riverside, CA 92501
92501
USA
City
Riverside
State
California
Listing Category
Short Description
Oso Clean Junk Removal and Hauling is a junk hauler and bulk item removal company in Riverside California
Phone
+1 951-233-5354
Address
4287 Rubidoux Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
92506
USA
City
Riverside
State
California
Listing Category
Short Description
Varela Junk Removal and Demolition is a junk hauler and bulk item removal company in Riverside California
Phone
+1 909-843-0424
Address
3870 La Sierra Ave Suite 1005, Riverside, CA 92505
92505
USA
City
Riverside
State
California

Recycling Collection Calendar 2023

Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://riversideca.gov/publicworks/trash/recycle-station.asp

Frequently Asked Questions

When is bulk pickup in Riverside?

To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://riversideca.gov/publicworks/trash/HHW-bulky.asp

What day is trash pickup?

To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://riversideca.gov/publicworks/trash/

What time does trash collection start?

Trash collection starts at 6 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.

How can I contact the Riverside Public Works Department?

Address:
3900 Main Street – 4th Floor
Riverside, CA 92522

Phone:(951) 826-5311

Hours Monday – Friday7:30am – 5:30pm

Closed Major Holidays

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