• 2026 Collection Calendar
    View your bi-weekly recycling schedule and collection days at a glance.Bi-Weekly Calendar

  • Residential Service Guide
    Quick reference for what belongs in each cart, set-out rules, and collection reminders. 2025-2026 Guide

  • SB 1383 Organics & Recycling Notice
    Learn about California’s organic waste and recycling requirements.
    Short Lived Climate Pollutants

Residential Services

Community First. We’ll Take Care of It

At Tracy Disposal we’re proud to serve the same neighborhoods where we live and work. Our team takes care of the collection, so you don’t have to think twice about it. From weekly pickups to recycling and composting, we’re here to keep your street clean and your service simple.

Your Three Carts

Our 3-cart curbside program makes it easy to sort materials and follow California’s recycling and organics rules — without any guesswork.

Blue Recycling Cart

Used For

Clean, dry materials that can be recycled

Examples

Paper, cardboard, bottles, cans, plastics #1–7

Keep Out

Plastic bags, food waste, soiled paper

Gray Cart Waste

Used For

Everyday trash that can’t be recycled or composted

Examples

Wrappers, diapers, foam packaging, pet waste

Keep Out

Recyclables, food scraps, yard trimmings

Organics Cart

Used For

Food and yard materials that can be composted

Examples

Food scraps, grass clippings, leaves, food-soiled paper

Keep Out

Plastic, glass, diapers, pet waste

🕕 Set carts out by 4:00 a.m. on your regular collection day. Waste and Organics are collected each week and Recycling is collected biweekly — just roll them to the curb and we’ll handle the rest.

Why It Matters

  • Cleaner Neighborhoods: Proper sorting keeps our streets, parks, and waterways clean.
  • Environmental Responsibility: Recycling and composting reduce waste sent to the landfill.
  • Local Reliability: We’re a locally owned company, and that means quick, personal service when you need it.

Simple Tips

  • Keep recyclables clean and dry — no bags.
  • Use a small kitchen pail for food scraps and empty it into your green cart.
  • Flatten boxes before recycling.
  • Not sure where something goes? Try our What Goes Where — we’ll help you figure it out in seconds.

Extra Help When You Need It

  • Annual Clean-Up: One free bulky item pickup per household each year.
  • Extra Services: Need an extra cart or a temporary bin? We’ve got you covered.
  • Holiday Schedule: Collection may shift during major holidays — check our Holiday Schedule.
  • Community Support: We partner with local schools and organizations to promote recycling and keep our community clean.

We’re Here for You

At Tracy Disposal, community comes first. We’ve proudly served Tracy and surrounding communities for decades — and we’re committed to dependable service, friendly staff, and keeping our community beautiful.

Let us take care of it.

Reliable service. Local people.