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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
General QuestionsCommercial QuestionsResidential QuestionsRecycling Questions
General Questions
What Holidays does Soild Waste recognize?We recognize Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day, please see our holiday page for information on service changes. Back to topWhat do I do with Household Hazardous Wastes?Please visit our Household Hazardous Waste page for information. The City of Fresno and Fresno County sponsor two free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events, one in the spring and one in the fall, call 262-4259 for dates and locations.Back to topWhere do I take paint?"If usable, donate the paint to a non-profit organization. Empty, dry paint containers can be placed in the blue recycling cart.
Latex Paint:
If needing disposal, dry it with kitty litter, and place dried paint in gray trash container.
Oil Based Paint:
If needing disposal, save it for the next Household Hazardous Waste collection event, held by the County twice per year. " Back to topWhat do I do with batteries?Should be saved for a Household Hazardous Waste Event, please see our Household Hazardous Waste page for more information.Back to topWhat do I do with concrete?Small amounts can be placed in on call bins, please call 621-1452 for more information.Back to topWhat do I do with old tires?Tires are recycled through Code Enforcement, please visit their Website or call 621-8400.Back to top
Commercial Questions
How do I report service concerns or if I did not receive service?Please call 621-1452 and speak with our Customer Service staff.Back to topWhat is the cost of cleaning my trash bin?Please call 621-1452 and speak with our Customer Service staff.Back to topHow does my business or apartment complex sign up for recycling?Call 621-1111 to arrange a recycling audit. For more information visit our Commercial and Multi-Family Website.Back to topMy trash bin is always overflowing; how do I get more service?Please call 621-1452 to increase service. Back to topWhat does the city require for bin enclosures?Requirements can be found on the Public Works Webpage. Go to PDF's P-33 and P-34 for visuals and instructions.Back to topHow do I start or stop service, make payments, or inquire about my bill?Contact City of Fresno Billing and Utilities by calling 621-6888.Back to topWhat Holidays does Solid Waste recognize?We recognize Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day, please see our holiday page for information on service changes. Back to top
Residential Questions
What goes in what container?Visit our Blue, Green, and Gray Cart pages for information on what goes in each cart. If you still are not sure, please call 621-1452.Back to topHow do I report service concerns or if I did not receive service?Please call 621-1452 and speak with our Customer Service staff.Back to topAre my containers screened correctly?Please check our Container in View page for information in proper screening, if you still have questions please call 621-1452.Back to topWhat if my containers don't fit through my gate?Please check our Container in View page for different ideas on screening your containers or call 621-1452.Back to topI got a notice of violation for contamination or container-in-view, is there a fine attached to it?Please check our Container in View page for details for enforcement rules or call 621-1894 for more information.Back to topWhat do I do if my container is stolen?Please call 621-1452 and speak with our Customer Service staff.Back to topWhat types of special services are available?Please visit our Additional Services page for more information.Back to topHow do I start or stop service, make payments, or inquire about my bill?Contact City of Fresno Billing and Utilities by calling 621-6888.Back to topWhen will Operation Clean-up come to my neighborhood?Operation Clean-up, the yearly garbage pick-up is handled by Community Sanitation. They can be reached at 621-1447 or on their Website.Back to topWhat Holidays does Solid Waste recognize?We recognize Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day, please see our holiday page for information on service changes. Back to top
Recycling Questions
What types of items are recyclable?Please visit our Blue Cart page for information on what is recyclable in the City of Fresno. If you still have questions please call 621-1111.Back to topWhat plastics are recyclable?All plastics can be recycled in City of Fresno blue carts and bins. This includes unnumbered plastics but not Styrofoam.Back to topWhy can't Styrofoam go into the recycling bin if it has triangles on the bottom?There is currently no market for Styrofoam, therefore it needs to be placed in the gray cart. Styrofoam "peanuts" can be taken to packaging stores such as Mailboxes Etc, The UPS Store, Pack & Ship Pros, etc…Back to top
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