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Trash Pickup Schedule — Rancho Peñasquitos, San Diego

Rancho Peñasquitos — PQ to locals — is a large suburban community known for Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, a 3,400-acre park with a historic ranch, waterfall, and miles of trails. The neighborhood has excellent public schools, well-maintained parks, and active community sports leagues. Black Mountain Road is the main commercial corridor with shopping and dining. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.

📋 Quick Facts

  • ZIP Codes: 92129
  • 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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Find Your Exact Collection Day in Rancho Peñasquitos

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 Rancho Peñasquitos

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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