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How do trash, recycling and green-bin organics work in Encinitas?

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New to town. Who picks up trash, what goes in which bin, and how do I find my collection day?

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Who collects

EDCO provides residential collection in Encinitas: weekly curbside pickup of trash, recyclables and organics from single-family homes [1]. Collection rates are approved by the City Council. The City's rates page has the rate information and notes that the Council approved proposed rate increases after a public hearing on May 12, 2021 [2].

The three carts

  • Blue: recycling, 35 or 64 gallons. Extra recycling carts are free [1].
  • Green: organics, meaning yard waste, food scraps and food-soiled paper, 35 or 96 gallons. Up to two extra green carts are free [1].
  • Gray: trash, 35 or 96 gallons. Extra gray carts cost a monthly fee [1].

Green-cart tips

Don't use plastic bags in the green cart, not even ones labeled compostable or biodegradable. Paper bags are fine [3].

Your collection day

Use EDCO's address lookup. Holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday don't delay pickup for the rest of the week [4].

Dumped items or overflowing public bins

Report them through the City's MyEncinitas system under "Trash and Recycling" [5].

Sources

  1. EDCO: City of Encinitas Waste & Recycling Resource Guide (PDF)
  2. City of Encinitas: Solid Waste Rates
  3. EDCO Encinitas: Organic Recycling
  4. EDCO Encinitas: Service Schedules
  5. City of Encinitas: Report an Issue Overview (MyEncinitas)

Sources checked Oct 3, 2026. Rules and hours change, so confirm with the source before you act. This is general information, not legal, medical or financial advice.

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