Refuse Collection Delayed One Day for Labor Day

In observance of Labor Day, employees of Harrison Industries will be off on Monday, September 1. As a result, all trash, recycling, and yard/organics collection will be delayed by one day during the week of August 31 – September 6. Regular service returns the following week.

Holiday Week Collection Schedule

• Monday routes → Tuesday

• Tuesday routes → Wednesday

• Wednesday routes → Thursday

• Thursday routes → Friday

• Friday routes → Saturday

Tip: Set a reminder the night before your adjusted pickup day so you don’t miss service. View our Holiday Schedule here.

Set Out All Three Carts Weekly

Harrison collects trash, recycling, and organics every week. Residents can—and should—place all three carts curbside weekly, including food waste in the organics cart.

• Food waste is collected every week as part of organics service.

• Even without yard trimmings, still set out your organics cart with bagged food waste.

How to Prepare Food Waste Correctly

• Place food scraps in closed paper or plastic bags to prevent mess and odors.

• Put bagged food waste into your organics cart.

• Keep recycling clean and dry; do not place food or liquids in your blue recycling cart.

• Trash is for non-recyclable, non-organic material only.

This prevents contamination because food waste and yard waste are processed separately.

Why Weekly Food Waste Recycling Matters

Since 2022, California law requires diverting food waste from landfills. Beyond compliance, weekly food waste recycling helps protect the environment.

• Reduces methane emissions: Food decomposing in landfills releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

• Supports climate goals: Proper organics recycling lowers your household’s carbon footprint.

• Builds lasting habits: Setting out the organics cart weekly makes recycling second nature.

Quick Checklist for Holiday Week

• Confirm your shifted pickup day above.

• Bag food scraps (paper or plastic), then place in the organics cart.

• Set out all three carts—trash, recycling, organics—one day later than usual.

• Resume your normal schedule the following week.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Monday collection move to Tuesday?
Yes. Each collection day shifts forward by one day during the week of August 31 – September 6. Friday moves to Saturday.

What if I only have food waste and no yard trimmings?
Still set out your organics cart weekly. Place food scraps in closed paper or plastic bags and put them in the organics cart.

Are plastic bags allowed for food waste?
Yes. Food waste should be placed in closed paper or plastic bags before being tossed into the organics cart. This helps keep carts clean and prevents contamination during processing.

Why is weekly set-out important?
Weekly set-out prevents odors, reduces pests, and ensures consistent diversion of food waste from landfills to meet state requirements and environmental goals.

When does the regular schedule resume?
The regular schedule resumes the week after the Labor Day holiday week.

Thank You for Doing Your Part

Your participation keeps our communities clean and helps reduce methane emissions. Food waste recycling is required by law and makes a real difference for the environment.

Learn more and see preparation tips here: Harrison Residential Food Waste Program