Garbage and Recycling Collection
Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste) is the exclusive local franchise collector for residential recyclables, yard waste, garbage and commercial refuse in the City of Benicia. Recycling services are available for businesses as well. Services include: office waste paper; cardboard; newspaper; mixed recyclables and green waste collection.
Residential Service:
City residents receive the following services:
- Weekly curbside garbage collection in 20, 32, 64 or 96 gallon containers
- Weekly curbside collection of recyclables (Additional carts at no cost)
- Biweekly curbside collection of green waste (Additional carts at no cost)(Unprocessed Fruits, vegetables and paper products allowed in green waste cart)
- Curbside collection of:
- Used motor oil and oil filters
- Household batteries*
- Cellphones/PDA’s*
- Compact fluorescent light bulbs*
- Small scrap and cast aluminum (not exceeding 40 pounds)
- Four (4) free on-call collections of additional green waste (collected in customer provided 32 gallon container) and/or additional cardboard (bundled)**
- Three (3) free on-call collections of additional garbage**
- Three (3) free curbside bulky item pickups (couch, water heater, mattress)**
* Place in plastic bag outside of recycling cart
** Per year
| Rates ($) Monthly | |
| 20 gal | 27.27 |
| 32 gal | 32.22 |
| 64 gal | 40.29 |
| 96 gal | 55.56 |
Commercial Services
City business receive the following services:
- Weekly garbage collection
- Organics collection
- Free subscription recyclables collection
- Additional recycle/green waste carts at no cost
Confidential Paper Shredding Events:
This event is sponsored by the City of Vallejo, but Benicia residents are welcome to participate! Click here for further details.