Trash Pickup Schedule — Los Altos Hills, Silicon Valley
Los Altos Hills is an exclusive residential community requiring minimum 1-acre lots, preserving its rural character among Silicon Valley's most affluent. Winding roads through oak-covered hills lead to estates with sweeping Bay views. Home to Foothill College and numerous tech executives who value privacy and space. No commercial businesses are permitted — the entire town is residential, with residents driving to nearby Los Altos or Palo Alto for shopping. 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 Hills
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 Hills
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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