Will Fourth of July delay trash pickup in Fresno? See holiday schedule
In celebration of the Fourth of July, many Fresno-area businesses and services — from grocery stores and pharmacies to banks and government offices — are closing or switching to special hours.
What does that mean for garbage collection? Will Independence Day delay trash pickup in Fresno?
Here’s what to keep in mind:
Which holidays will delay trash pickup in Fresno?
According to the city of Fresno, certain holidays can delay garbage pickup.
The city contracts with Republic Services of Fresno and Waste Management to handle waste collection services for Fresno residents.
According to the city’s website, the trash pickup schedule does not change for the following holidays:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
The garbage collection schedule does change for these holidays:
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Day
Do I have to sort my trash in Fresno?
Since 2022, the city of Fresno has required residents to separate their trash into three different bins.
Recyclable materials such as aluminum beverage containers, glass containers, cardboard, and juice cartons go in the blue container, according to the Cleanup Fresno County website.
Organic waste, including food scraps and yard trimmings, should be placed in the green container.
“All other trash” must be disposed of in the gray waste container, the county said.
There are no penalties for residents, only a chance to be more educated, The Fresno Bee previously reported.
What are the rules for putting away garbage bins?
All garbage bins can be placed on the curb after 6 p.m. the day before collection, according to the city.
Waste containers must be out by no later than 5:30 a.m. on the day your trash is typically collected.
Carts must be “put away and out of view from the street” no later than 8 p.m. on garbage pickup day, the city said.
“Carts left out on non-service days not only create an unsightly appearance in our neighborhoods, but they can also be a safety hazard or can be stolen if left out,” the city said on its website.
Residents who leave out their trash bins outside of approved hours are subject to citations and fines of $50 to $200, according to the city.
If a trash bin is broken, it can be replaced through the FresGo app or website by submitting a request for a replacement container.
Can a neighbor throw trash in my bin without permission?
According to the city of Fresno’s website, illegal dumping is defined as disposing of garbage on public or private property without written permission.
That includes using your neighbor’s garbage container without asking first.
According to the Fresno Municipal Code, “It is a public nuisance for any owner or occupant to allow the accumulation, abandonment or storage of trash, rubbish or junk on private or public property.” the city said on its website.
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