Trash Pickup Schedule — Los Altos, Silicon Valley
Los Altos is a charming Silicon Valley city with a walkable downtown along Main Street featuring local shops, restaurants, and the Los Altos History Museum. Steve Jobs grew up here, and the city maintains a village feel despite median home prices well over $4 million. Excellent schools make it a top choice for tech-industry families. The Los Altos Hills border provides a scenic backdrop. Find your exact trash and recycling collection day below.
📋 Quick Facts
- ZIP Codes: 94022, 94024
- 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 Los Altos
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 Los Altos
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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