Palm Desert

Type of Service: Automated service in most residential areas (non-gated), using a three cart system for trash, recyclable and green waste.

Non-Gated: Customers can use 96 gallon, 64 gallon or 32 gallon for trash and recycling.

Green waste cans are only available in 96 or 64 gallon sizes. There is an additional monthly charge for green waste.

Gated: Cans or bags can be used. This includes most gated areas, country clubs and some mobile homes in the city.

Restrictions on Cans: Automated 96 gallon or 64 gallon trash can and green waste program. Limited to 150 pounds.

Time of Pick-Up: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Recycling Program: Weekly collection of recyclable materials, curbside, utilizing a commingled cart system.

 
Bulky Item Pick-Up: Same as regular pick up day, by appointment only. Please set your bulky items including, bed frames, refrigerators, washers, dryers, Television up to 37" and computer monitors etc. by the curb. No hazardous waste. No regular trash.

Burrtec Waste Billing: Directly billed to the customer 4 months in advance.

Special Clean-Ups: Yes, 1 time per year, in the Spring. Look for flyer in the City's March monthly newsletter mailed to residents.

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