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Batteries Combust When Our Trucks Crush

Keep batteries out of carts. Get more details ›

Batteries Combust When Trucks Crush – Keep Batteries Out of Carts!

Recycling as a Tenant

Multifamily Tenants: Watch to learn how to sort your organics, recycling and trash!

Recycling as a tenant

Set it Loose!

Place items loose in your recycling cart - empty, dry and no bags!

Download the App

With the free SacGreenTeam mobile app, you can quickly find your service calendar, sign up for reminders, schedule a bulky waste pickup, and report missed service!  Use the "How do I get rid of...." tool to search hundreds of household items for recycling and disposal options. And, play and learn with the Sort Smart game! ​Down​load the app for Apple and Android devices today!

News & Updates

Superintendents, Principals, and Educators:

Check out the Spring 2026 Edition of the School Education and Outreach Newsletter!

Residential Customers! First one of 2026!

Don't miss the free March 11 "Compost and Climate" webinar​​. Learn more​​!

2026 Self-Serve Compost Program available Mar. 16 - Oct. 23, 2026!

Compost is available to Sacramento County residents for free for home landscaping and home gardening ​projects​. ​​

​New Facility Fees, Jan. 1, 2026

Increased tipping fees for weighed loads at Kiefer & NARS ​​