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Trash Pickup Schedule β€” Carmel Valley, San Diego

Carmel Valley is an affluent master-planned community near the coast with top-rated schools (including Canyon Crest Academy and Torrey Pines High), the upscale One Paseo mixed-use center, and easy access to Torrey Pines State Beach. Families are drawn to its clean parks, organized youth sports, and proximity to Del Mar and the 56 Corridor tech hub. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.

πŸ“‹ Quick Facts

  • ZIP Codes: 92130
  • 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

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What Goes in Each Bin

πŸ—‘οΈ Black Bin (Trash)

  • βœ… Non-recyclable, non-compostable items
  • βœ… Bag or wrap loose material
  • ❌ No liquids
  • ❌ No hazardous waste
  • ❌ No electronics or batteries

🌿 Green Bin (Organics)

  • βœ… Food scraps & coffee grounds
  • βœ… Yard waste & clippings
  • βœ… Food-soiled paper
  • ❌ NO plastic bags (even compostable)
  • πŸ’‘ Layer food scraps with yard waste

♻️ Blue Bin (Recycling)

  • βœ… Aluminum cans & glass bottles
  • βœ… Plastic containers
  • βœ… Cardboard & paper
  • ❌ No bags or food residue
  • πŸ’‘ Empty, clean, dry, loose

2026 Holiday Schedule for Carmel Valley

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.

New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026
Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026
Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026
Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 26, 2026
Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026

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