Whether you’re a business owner or property manager in the City of Chico, we work with you to tailor recycling, organics, and landfill programs based on your needs.
Learn more about recycling in Chico here.
- Rates
- Sorting Guides
- Cart and Bin Dimensions
- Placement and Storage
- Best Practices
- Drop Off Locations
MIXED ORGANICS
For materials such as food scraps (fruit and vegetable peels, leftovers), yard waste (grass clippings, leaves), and paper products (napkins, paper towels). These materials are collected for composting, where they break down to create nutrient-rich soil.
Available in 64 or 96-gallon cans as well as 1, 2, and 3 YD bins serviced weekly or multiple times per week for commercial or multi-family dwellings.
| Green Waste | Frequency | |||||||
| 1x/wk | 2x/wk | 3x/wk | ||||||
| 64 | Gallons | $45.43 | $90.84 | $136.27 | ||||
| 96 | Gallons | $64.91 | $129.82 | $194.71 | ||||
| 1 | Yards | $99.06 | $198.14 | $297.19 | ||||
| 2 | Yards | $188.79 | $377.57 | $566.37 | ||||
| 3 | Yards | $273.84 | $547.66 | $821.46 | ||||
MIXED RECYCLABLES
Paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, and metals are collected in the mixed recyclables containers. After collection, these materials make their way through a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), where they are sorted and baled to become a new viable resource.
Available in 64 or 96-gallon cans as well as 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8YD bins serviced weekly or multiple times per week for commercial or multi-family dwellings.
| Mixed Recyclables (one cart free) |
Frequency | |||||||
| 1x/wk | 2x/wk | 3x/wk | 4x/wk | 5x/wk | 6x/wk | |||
| 96 | Gallons | FREE | $29.86 | $59.72 | $89.58 | $119.44 | $149.30 | |
| 1.5 | Yards | $77.50 | $154.98 | $230.61 | $307.46 | $384.33 | $461.21 | |
| 2 | Yards | $98.47 | $196.93 | $295.39 | $393.83 | $492.30 | $590.76 | |
| 3 | Yards | $140.42 | $280.82 | $421.22 | $561.64 | $702.04 | $842.46 | |
| 4 | Yards | $182.35 | $364.70 | $547.04 | $729.40 | $911.74 | $1,094.02 | |
| 6 | Yards | $266.23 | $532.49 | $798.68 | $1,064.91 | $1,331.15 | $1,597.34 | |
| 8 | Yards | $347.71 | $700.20 | $1,050.32 | $1,400.42 | $1,750.53 | $2,100.61 | |
LANDFILL
Materials that are not recyclable such as film plastics, styrofoam, wax-lined paper, soiled materials, and other waste that cannot be recycled or composted. These materials are collected and sent to a landfill facility for disposal, where they are managed according to environmental regulations.
Available in 32, 64, and 96-gallon cans, as well as 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8YD bins serviced weekly or multiple times per week for commercial or multi-family dwellings.
| Landfill Container (by volume) |
Frequency | |||||||
| 1x/wk | 2x/wk | 3x/wk | 4x/wk | 5x/wk | 6x/wk | |||
| 32 | Gallons | $23.07 | $46.13 | $69.22 | $92.27 | $115.33 | $138.42 | |
| 64 | Gallons | $34.60 | $69.18 | $103.79 | $138.38 | $172.99 | $207.57 | |
| 96 | Gallons | $48.75 | $97.48 | $146.28 | $195.02 | $243.75 | $292.49 | |
| 1.5 | Yards | $96.88 | $193.73 | $290.61 | $387.47 | $484.35 | $581.20 | |
| 2 | Yards | $123.09 | $246.16 | $369.24 | $492.29 | $615.37 | $738.45 | |
| 3 | Yards | $175.53 | $351.02 | $526.52 | $702.05 | $877.55 | $1,053.07 | |
| 4 | Yards | $227.94 | $455.87 | $683.80 | $911.75 | $1,139.68 | $1,367.63 | |
| 6 | Yards | $332.79 | $665.56 | $998.35 | $1,331.14 | $1,663.94 | $1,996.67 | |
| 8 | Yards | $434.64 | $875.25 | $1,312.90 | $1,750.52 | $2,188.16 | $2,625.76 | |
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Organics
If you feel the need to bag your organics, please use uncoated paper bags. We do not accept compostable plastic bags. Food
Food Soiled Paper
Plants
Other
Unacceptable Materials
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Recycling
Recycling must be loose (free of a plastic bag liner). Materials must be clean, empty, and dry. Metal
Plastics
Unsoiled Paper
Glass
Unacceptable Materials
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Landfill
Items that do not belong in your compost or recycling bin must be placed in the landfill bin.
Landfill Materials
Unacceptable Materials
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Hazardous Waste
Check out our Hazardous Waste Guide! |
CART & BIN DIMENSIONS
Please not that dimensions are approximate and pictures are not to scale. Contact us for more information on rates and containers.
- Recycling, organics, and landfill containers are collected by a semi-automated sanitation truck. The automated truck requires ample room to collect containers safely and effectively.
- Place containers on the curb facing the street by 6 AM on collection day (includes some holidays).
- Space containers at least 3 feet from other containers, parked vehicles, or other obstructions without blocking driveways or other public right-of-way.
DISPOSAL PRACTICES
Mixed Organics
- Place all organic materials loosely inside the organic container. If you feel the need to bag your organics, please use uncoated paper bags
- We do not accept plastic or “compostable” bags in the organic containers.
- Drain all sauces and liquids from your organics.
- Include paper towels, napkins, paper plates, and pizza boxes (make sure to dispose of any plastic in the garbage).
- If you have a kitchen pail, put all food scraps from your pans and plates into it. Use it to transport materials to the organics container.
For more information on what belongs in your organics cart, view your sorting guide.
Mixed Recyclables
- Remove any plastic coverings, metal staples, and paper clips from paper.
- Shred confidential documents before recycling.
- Place paper directly into the recycling can; avoid bagging any recyclables.
- Empty, clean, and dry all plastics.
- Flatten large plastic bottles/cans to save space.
- Break down all cardboard boxes and remove packing materials like styrofoam or plastic liners.
For more information on what belongs in your recycle cart, view your sorting guide.
TIPS TO REDUCE ODORS
- Baking soda, apple cider vinegar, salt, and lime or lemon juice are commonly used household items to decrease insects and odors.
- You can utilize these items by spraying the top of your cart or container with vinegar or lime/lemon juice and sprinkling salt or baking soda to help dry up insects.
- Store your organics container in a cool, shady spot when possible. Keeping the containers cool makes them less attractive to pests, and keeping the lids closed helps contain odors.
- Freeze your food scraps in a paper bag and dispose of them the night before your service day.
- Line the bottom of your organics container with newspaper, food-soiled paper, or yard waste (grass, leaves, sticks, flowers, plants).
- Rinse your organics container with diluted vinegar and let it air dry when you’re ready to clean it.
- Use lime or lemon and baking soda to scrub odors away.