From the office of our District 5 City Councilmember Jay Schenirer

Leaf Season Ends January 31, 2014The last day that yard waste and Christmas trees can be placed out on the street for collection is January 31, 2014. Weekly residential yard waste container collection will continue year-round on a customer's usual collection day. Customers can find out when the next on-street collection is estimated for their address by checking the Leaf Season schedule at www.sacrecycle.org or calling 311.

City Expands Household Junk Pickup Program to Two Appointments Per Year

Program runs February – October

The City’s Household Junk Pickup Program (formally the Appointment Based Neighborhood Cleanup Program) is taking appointments for the 2014 season. This year, all residential customers can make two appointments – per year – for the free pickup of acceptable bulky items including yard waste. Household Junk Pickup occurs from February through October. The same equipment and personnel used for Leaf Season operate the Household Junk Pickup program.
"We hope that the additional appointment will be helpful to customers as well as useful in discouraging illegal dumping," says Steve Harriman, Integrated Waste General Manager for the Recycling and Solid Waste Division.

To request an appointment, customers can:
• Call 311
• Make an online request at www.sac311.org
• Use the Sac 311 App for iPhone or Android
The City will collect up to five (5) cubic yards of material (4’x4’x9’) per appointment - approximately the amount that will fit into the bed of a pickup truck. Extra charges may apply if load is in excess of five cubic yards. Piles put out more than 24 hours before an appointment or put out without an appointment will be considered illegal dumping and fines may be issued.
Accepted items include yard waste, one (1) appliance, TV’s, computers, e-waste, furniture, mattresses, carpet, toys, and four unmounted tires. A full list of acceptable items and guidelines for the Household Junk Pickup Program can be found at www.sacrecycle.org.