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*Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & New Year’s Day Notification: The collection of trash, recycling and organics will be delayed by one day following Christmas and New Year’s. There will be no Thursday (12/25/25 and 01/01/26) service. It will be pushed to Friday – Saturday. If your regular day of service is Thursday, it will be on Friday for the next 2 weeks. The Solid Waste Office and Household Hazardous Waste facility will be closed Thursday, December 25^th, Friday, December 26^th, and Thursday, January 1^st. The landfill will be operating under their alternate hours of 10 AM - 3:45 PM on Friday, December 26^th. It will be closed on Thursday, December 25^th and Thursday, January 1^st.*

*Christmas Tree Recycling Week Notification: The City of Lompoc has contracted with West Coast Arborists to collect and grind holiday trees into mulch. This FREE program occurs during the first full week of January from 01/05/2026 - 01/009/2026. To participate, follow these instructions:

Place trees out for collection by 7:00 AM on your regular service day
Trees should be at least 3 feet away from your trash containers
Remove all decorations and tree stands prior to placement
Flocked trees are not accepted for recycling
Trees from multi-family properties will be collected only on the designated day found on the City's Route Map

If you miss the pickup, you can bring your tree to the Lompoc Landfill free of charge, or schedule a bulky item pickup.*

The Solid Waste Division's mission is to provide Lompoc residents and the business community with an effective and cost-efficient solid waste collection program. Our goal is to provide excellent customer service, protect the environment, conserve natural resources, promote recycling, and conserve landfill capacity.

Trash, Recycling & Organics Collection
Lompoc Landfill
Hazardous Waste
Graffiti
Bulky Items / Special Haul
Illegal Dumping
Street Sweeping
Other Resources
Contact Us

Phone Tree Options: 805-875-8024

(2) Extra service, service issues, container repair/replacement, bulky item pick up, special hauls or information about the landfill

(3) To establish service

(4) Commercial cardboard pickup

(5) Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

(6) Illegal dumping /respond to violations

(7) Commercial & multi-family recycling

(8) Organics Programs

Email: sw_admin@ci.lompoc.ca.us

Instagram: solidwastelompoc

Trash, Recycling & Organics Collection

Single-family residences and business customers are offered a 3-container system: Trash, Single Stream Recycling (paper, cans, cardboard, etc.) and Organics Recycling (yard waste and food waste). Your refuse bill is solely based on the size of your container and frequency of collection. Recycling and Organics services are offered at no additional charge. Single family residences are collected once per week, and commercial customers can be collected up to five days per week, Monday - Friday.

Containers may be put out for service starting at 6 PM the night before and must be taken back in by 6 PM the day of service. Containers may not be left out in the alley or on the curb outside of their scheduled collection period per City of Lompoc Municipal Code 8.04.170.

If an object does not easily fit in your container (oversized), please bring it to the landfill or schedule a Bulky Pick Up / Special Haul to remove the item.

Starting Your Service

To start service, you must first set up a Utilities Account at City Hall with the Utility Billing Department. City Hall is located at 100 Civic Center Plaza. For information about starting your account please call Utility Connections at (805) 875-8258.

After your account is established, call the Solid Waste Division at (805) 875-8024 to order your container(s).

Single family residents have the following container options:

Trash: 65 or 95 gallon
Single Stream Recycling: 95 gallon (no additional charge)
Organics: 65 or 95 gallon (no additional charge)

Commercial customers have the following container options:

Trash: 95, 300 or 450 gallon
Single Stream Recycling: 95, 300 or 450 gallon (no additional charge)
Organics: 65, 95, 300 or 450 gallon (no additional charge)
Food Waste: 65 gallon (no additional charge – provided for businesses that distribute food)
Cardboard: 2 or 3 yard (dependent on availability)

Proper Cart Placement

All containers must be put out on time in order to be serviced. Commercial collection begins at 6 AM Monday-Friday. Residential collection begins at 7 AM Monday-Friday.

Place carts out with wheels facing toward your house, two (2) feet apart and three (3) feet away from any obstacles (fences, poles, trees, cars, mailboxes, etc.) to allow for the truck to safely lift and empty your carts. Pull Out Put Back services are available to commercial customers for an additional fee.

Bin Placement - English / Spanish

Service Changes and Damaged Carts

Collection services can be increased or decreased depending on your account. If your containers become damaged or go missing, call the Solid Waste Office at (805) 875-8024. Containers are replaced free of charge.

Contamination

The City of Lompoc closely monitors all Recycling and Organics containers. Recycling containers are for single-stream recyclable materials (plastic, glass, paper etc.) only. Organics containers are for yard waste, plant scraps (no palm fronds or bamboo), and food scraps. Any Recycling or Organics containers found to be contaminated with trash or non-conforming materials will be tagged by the collections staff and the homeowner or business owner will be notified. After the second tag or reminder, there will be an extra pickup. For more information on how to avoid contaminating your containers, please see the Organic Waste Recycling or Single-Stream Recycling webpages or call the Solid Waste Office at (805) 875-8024.

The "A" to "Z" of Lompoc Recycling

In addition to organic and recycling containers, trash containers also have requirements for items placed in the bin. Please see below for items that are not accepted in the trash container:

Organic or Recyclable Materials
Hazardous Waste (Paint, Batteries, Lightbulbs, Chemicals, Electronics, Oil, etc.)
Furniture and Other Bulky Items (Please call for Bulky Item/Special Haul Pick Up)
Construction and Demolition Materials
Wood Longer than Two Feet
Carpets and Mattresses
Autoparts and Tires

Property owners and managers are responsible for educating tenants and keeping enclosures and containers clean and free from contamination. Please see below for some helpful optional resources that property managers can use educate residents:

Lompoc Landfill

The Lompoc Landfill is open for residents and businesses located within the Lompoc Valley. Waste from Buellton, Solvang, Santa Ynez, and other areas outside of the Lompoc Valley are not accepted.

The Landfill accepts the following materials (fees will apply):

Household Trash and Recyclables
Organic Waste (Green Waste, Wood Waste, Food Scraps)
Untreated Wood
Concrete
Scrap Metal

The Landfill accepts the following materials at no charge for residents (fees for businesses may apply):

Appliances (2 per day)
Mattresses/Box Springs
Futons (mattress only, no frames)
Electronic Waste (free for businesses)
Tires (5 per day)
Batteries (household only)
Carpet (rolled, clean & dry)
Carpet Padding (rolled, clean & dry)
Clean Cardboard
Clean Topsoil

The Landfill is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 3:45 PM. During the weekend, only small single axle trailers and residential loads are allowed. The Landfill is located at 700 South Avalon Street, just off of Olive Avenue. The Landfill can be reached at (805) 736-9042. Please see the link below for the Landfill's holiday schedule and disposal rates.

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous materials are harmful to the environment and must not be placed in any trash or recycling container. To assist residents and small businesses in properly managing their hazardous waste, the Solid Waste Division manages a number of programs and facilities where hazardous waste can be dropped off for proper disposal or recycling. Hazardous materials include:

Paint
Aerosols
Flammable Liquids
Pesticides
Cleaners
Automotive Fluids
Cooking Fats, Oil, and Grease
Electronic Waste
Fluorescent Lights
Batteries

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (1585 N. V St) is open to the public by appointment only, weekdays from 9 AM - 1 PM. Call the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at (805) 875-8017 to schedule an appointment.

Used Oil and Oil Filter Collection Centers

Disposing of your used motor oil in the trash, down the gutter or storm drain, or on the ground is harmful to the environment and public health. The City provides residents with a number of convenient used oil & filter Collection Centers:

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility - 1585 N. V St.

Appointment only - call (805) 875-8017
Monday-Friday (7am - 2pm) for used oil ONLY

Auto Zone - 538 N. H St.

O'Reilly's Auto - 511 W. Central Ave.

Call the Solid Waste Office at (805) 875-8024 to schedule a time to stop by the Corporate Yard at 1300 W. Laurel to pick up a free, reusable 15-quart drain pan, an oil filter container (holds two filters), and a funnel.

Carpet America Recovery Effort (C.A.R.E)

The City of Lompoc Landfill accepts clean carpet and padding for free. Users are required to separate carpet and padding and each material will need to be clean, dry and rolled.

When loading the material into the recovery container it will need to be carried and stacked to allow for easy and continued use of the container.

Graffiti

The City will remove graffiti only on public property. Graffiti on private property is the responsibility of the residents and/or businesses. To report graffiti call (805) 315-7017.

Bulky Items & Special Hauls

The City will pick up large, bulky items (i.e., furniture and appliances) for residential and commercial customers. We recommend calling ASAP as appointments are filled on a first-come - first serve basis. Please note that the Bulky Item Pick Up program is only available to residential account holders. All multi-family and commercial customers (including property management companies) need to schedule a Special Haul to get oversized items picked up and will be charged accordingly. All bulky item pick-ups and special hauls are only scheduled for Wednesday's unless a holiday delays collection.

Call the Solid Waste Office at (805) 875-8024 to schedule a bulky item pick up or a special haul.

The City will not pick up the following items:

Hot Tubs/Spas and Bathtubs
Pianos
Car Parts or Bed Liners (Tires ok)
Camper Shells
Construction/Demolition Material
Carpet
Lumber
Hazardous Material
Household Trash and Recycling
Yard Debris

Bulky Item Pick-up - Lompoc residents may schedule three bulky item pick-ups per year at no additional charge. We allow a maximum of two items per pick-up. Items must be out by 6 AM in order to be picked up. If you want to change items or cancel your pick-up, please call the Solid Waste Office by the Friday before your pick-up date. Failure to do so will result in items being left behind and/or forfeiture of one of your three bulky item pick-ups. If you live in an apartment or your landlord pays the trash bill, please contact your apartment manager or landlord to schedule a special haul.

Special Hauls - We offer special hauls to multi-family dwellings and businesses who need bulky items picked-up. Residents may also utilize this service when more than two bulky items need to be removed at a time. Call no later than Monday to schedule a Wednesday pick-up and provide a detailed list of the items that will be out for pick-up. We will not pick up any items that are not on the list. Items must be either on the curb or in the alley. The rate is $40 per 15 minutes of service (not prorated, rate based on a two-person team). The special haul fee is added to your monthly trash bill.

Illegal Dumping Violations & Removal Process

Step 1: Report Violation

Call (805) 875-8033 or email e_solis@ci.lompoc.ca.us to report a concern.

Step 2: Notification

City of Lompoc Solid Waste Department notifies property owner of violation.

Step 3: 2nd Notification

City of Lompoc Solid Waste Department notifies property owner about the continued presence of illegally disposed material.

Step 4: Final Notification

City of Lompoc Solid Waste Department sends final notification regarding the failure to remove illegally disposed of material and requests immediate removal. If property owner refuses, or is not able to remove material, the Solid Waste Department will remove material at the SPECIAL HAUL rate and bill the property owner in their next utility bill.

* Locations that receive frequent violations may be subject to an accelerated notification and removal process

Street Sweeping

The Solid Waste Division provides monthly street sweeping in order to remove leaves, dirt and other debris from City streets. Please see the map below to determine which week of the month your area will be swept.

Each collection area is divided into weekly sections. For example, if your street sweeping day is Tuesday and your address falls within the "2" section, then your area will be swept on the second Tuesday of the month.

StreetSweeping

Other Resources

Trash Talk

Quarterly newsletters are sent out through residential utility bills. See below for past Trash Talks regarding trash, recycling, and organics tips and disposal options.