Trash Pickup Schedule — Atherton, Silicon Valley
Atherton is the wealthiest ZIP code in the United States, a leafy residential enclave on the San Francisco Peninsula where tech billionaires, venture capitalists, and Silicon Valley executives live behind gated estates. With no commercial district by design, the town of ~7,000 maintains its exclusive character through strict zoning. Home to median home prices over $7 million and neighbors like Eric Schmidt, Meg Whitman, and numerous Sand Hill Road investors. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.
📋 Quick Facts
- ZIP Codes: 94027
- Service Provider: Multiple (GreenWaste Recovery, Recology San Mateo County, Recology SF)
- 🗑️ Garbage: weekly collection
- ♻️ Recycling: weekly collection
- 🌿 Compost: weekly collection
- Data: Community-reported — help verify
📞 Contact Info
- Phone: 650-798-5999
- Report Missed Pickup: Call within 24 hours
Find Your Exact Collection Day in Atherton
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 Atherton
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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