Black trash, blue recycling, and green containers can be purchased online with a credit card via Get It Done.City-issued containers are expected to have a lifespan of 10 years. If the container becomes defective before the 10-year warranty is up, a prorated fee will apply to the replacement.
Lost or stolen trash containers will cost the full amount for replacement plus $25 delivery charge if applicable. Containers damaged by misuse or by a third party will cost the full amount for replacement plus $25 delivery charge if applicable.
Black Trash Bins
- $70 (Prorated fee may apply)
- Second and additional trash containers will cost the full $70 plus $25 delivery charge if applicable
- Containers in use for more than 10 years will be replaced for $70 plus $25 delivery, if applicable. Containers within the 10 year lifespan will cost a prorated fee based on $7 per year, plus $25 delivery charge, if applicable.
- Newly constructed residential properties will receive the first trash container free of charge. This does not include remodels, but applies only to new homes with new addresses.
Purchase an Approved Trash Container from Another Source
- Containers must have certain features to be compatible with the City's collection trucks.
- Trash containers must be black.
- Containers must be one of the following brands and models:
- Rehrig-Pacific - ROC-65, ROC-95-U
- Toter, Inc. - EVR Universal Cart 64- or 96-gallon
- Containers can be purchased from any home improvement store or outlet that sells these models.
- Containers purchased from vendors other than the City of San Diego are subject to standard vendor warranties.
Blue Recycling Bins
- Free (up to two)
- If picked up, one additional blue recycling container is available at no cost. Otherwise, there is a $25 one-time non-refundable fee for delivery.
Green Organic Waste Recycling Bins
New green containers for organic waste recycling will soon be available. If you have never been issued a City-provided green bin, one will be delivered to your residence free of charge. Depending on your property, you will receive a 95-gallon, 65-gallon, or 35-gallon green bin. Households are only eligible to exchange container sizes and request additional green containers after they have started their new organic waste recycling collection service.
For additional organic waste recycling/green container requests, customers must either be on an automated Greens route or on a new Organic route. Customers who currently do not have an automated greens yard waste recycling and/or who have not been switched to an Organic Waste Recycling route will not be eligible for an additional organic waste/green container until organic pick-up has started for your address.
- Free (up to two)
- Third green container will cost $25 plus $25 delivery charge if applicable.
- Fourth and additional green containers will cost $50 each container plus $25 delivery charge if applicable.
We will not be selling additional or replacement kitchen pails.
If you have questions, see the Frequently Asked Questions, contact Environmental Services at 858-694-7000, or email trash@sandiego.gov