Trash Pickup Schedule โ Talmadge, San Diego
Talmadge is a charming pocket neighborhood named after silent film stars Norma and Constance Talmadge, who invested in its 1920s development. The streets still carry movie star names, and the homes range from Spanish Colonial to early California bungalows. Bordered by El Cajon Boulevard's international restaurants and close to SDSU. A walkable gem with a strong neighborhood association. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.
๐ Quick Facts
- ZIP Codes: 92115
- 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
๐ 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 Talmadge
What Goes in Each Bin
๐๏ธ Black Bin (Trash)
- โ Non-recyclable, non-compostable items
- โ Bag or wrap loose material
- โ No liquids
- โ No hazardous waste
- โ No electronics or batteries
๐ฟ Green Bin (Organics)
- โ Food scraps & coffee grounds
- โ Yard waste & clippings
- โ Food-soiled paper
- โ NO plastic bags (even compostable)
- ๐ก Layer food scraps with yard waste
โป๏ธ Blue Bin (Recycling)
- โ Aluminum cans & glass bottles
- โ Plastic containers
- โ Cardboard & paper
- โ No bags or food residue
- ๐ก Empty, clean, dry, loose
2026 Holiday Schedule for Talmadge
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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