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Trash, Recycling & Organics Recycling Collection
Weekly trash, recycling and organics recycling collection is required in the City of Poway. All trash, recycling and organics recycling collection services are provided by EDCO Disposal. The contract is managed by the Public Works Department who can be reached at 858-668-4700.
To establish service, contact EDCO at 858-748-7769.
Business - Current Trash Rates
Explanation of mandatory commercial recycling laws, AB341 and AB1826, in the State of California.
Residential - Current Trash Rates
Residential Services (partial listing) | Rates (effective 07/01/23) |
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35-gallon waste cart, recyclables and organic recyclables - billed to occupant | $21.89/month |
95-gallon waste cart, recyclables and organic recyclables - billed to occupant | $30.06/month |
35-gallon waste cart, recyclables and organic recyclables - billed to HOA | $21.23/month |
95-gallon waste cart, recyclables and organic recyclables - billed to HOA | $29.34/month |
Special on-call pickup of bulky items (furniture, appliances, etc.) | $18.52/item |
Surcharge of special on-call pickup of refrigerator or other appliances that requires special handling due to freon or similar contaminants | $55.64/item) |
Additional waste cart | $4.24/month |
Additional organics/green waste cart | $3.36/month |
Additional recycling cart | No Charge |
For additional rate information, please call EDCO Disposal at 858-748-7769.
Organics Recycling
The City together with EDCO Waste & Recycling Services launched the new Organics Recycling Program on January 1, 2021. Poway residents are provided with up to three commingled green carts. Use your green cart to separate landscape waste, food scraps, and other organic materials for collection each week on your scheduled service day. The organic material collected will be taken to EDCO’s Anaerobic Digestion Facility in Escondido, California, to be converted into renewable natural gas and anaerobic compost. For more information regarding residential organics recycling visit EDCO's website.
Now Accepted with Recyclables
- cartons, polystyrene foam labeled
- all rigid plastics labeled through
What goes where? Learn more!
- What are the current rates for trash service?
- What is the holiday trash schedule?
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- Where may I dispose of electronic waste (e-waste)?
- What do I do with my holiday tree?
- Will trash pick-up scheduled services be affected by the Fixed Compressed Work Week?