Trash Pickup Schedule — Allied Gardens, San Diego
Allied Gardens is a family-friendly neighborhood at the gateway to Mission Trails Regional Park — one of the largest urban parks in the United States. Residents walk out their doors to Cowles Mountain, Father Junipero Serra Trail, and Lake Murray. The Allied Gardens Community Park and recreation center host youth sports and community events. A 1950s-era suburban neighborhood with strong community bonds. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.
📋 Quick Facts
- ZIP Codes: 92120
- Service Provider: City of San Diego Environmental Services Department
- Trash Collection: Weekly (Mon-Fri, 6AM-5:30PM)
- Organics: Weekly (same day as trash)
- Recycling: Every other week (A/B rotation)
- Bins out by: 6:00 AM on collection day
- Bins in by: 6:00 PM on collection day
📞 Contact Info
- Phone: 858-694-7000
- Email: trash@sandiego.gov
- Report Missed Pickup: Call within 24 hours
- Official Lookup: getitdone.sandiego.gov
- Broken Bins: 8353 Miramar Place
Find Your Exact Collection Day in Allied Gardens
What Goes in Each Bin
🗑️ Black Bin (Trash)
- ✅ Non-recyclable, non-compostable items
- ✅ Bag or wrap loose material
- ❌ No liquids
- ❌ No hazardous waste
- ❌ No electronics or batteries
🌿 Green Bin (Organics)
- ✅ Food scraps & coffee grounds
- ✅ Yard waste & clippings
- ✅ Food-soiled paper
- ❌ NO plastic bags (even compostable)
- 💡 Layer food scraps with yard waste
♻️ Blue Bin (Recycling)
- ✅ Aluminum cans & glass bottles
- ✅ Plastic containers
- ✅ Cardboard & paper
- ❌ No bags or food residue
- 💡 Empty, clean, dry, loose
2026 Holiday Schedule for Allied Gardens
No collection on these holidays. Starting on the holiday, pickup shifts forward one day for the rest of that week. Friday pickups move to Saturday during holiday weeks.
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