The City of Simi Valley has an exclusive franchise agreement with Waste Management for refuse and recycling hauling services. 

Start Service

To initiate service, please visit the Waste Management (G.I. Industries) website or feel free to call (805) 522-9400.

The base discard service provided to residents includes 64-gallon receptacles for trash, recycling, and yard waste.

Automated curbside collection occurs between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Carts need to be on the street with wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and removed the same day. Please keep the carts at least four feet from parked cars, mailboxes and other obstacles that may prevent your hauler from picking it up.

Please note, all materials placed curbside for collection must fit in the appropriate receptacle, or it will not be collected.

Help us increase our efforts to increase recycling and reduce waste by staying up to date on what can be recycled.

Violations for Cart Contamination

Contamination means improper material was place in either the blue recycling or green organics cart. Contamination notices of violation are accompanied by a mandatory fine, as set forth in Resolution  No. 2021-52. 

• First Violation: The first violation shall be punishable by a fine of $50 per violation.

• Second Violation: The second violation shall be punishable by a fine of $100 per violation.

• Third and subsequent Violations: The third and subsequent violations shall be punishable by a fine of $250 per violation.

Help Your Community Reduce Waste

There are many ways to help your community continue to reduce waste and increase recycling efforts. Please take a few moments to review the below information to discover how.

Beverage Container Recycling

Consumers pay California Redemption Value (CRV) when they purchase beverages from a retailer, and receive CRV refunds when they redeem the containers at a recycling center. Most beverages packaged in aluminum, glass, plastic and bi-metal containers are eligible for CRV.

To find a nearby recycling center or drop-off location, please visit the CalRecycle website and type in your zip code.

Composting

Residents who require a higher capacity for yard waste and horse manure, 1.5 or 3 cubic yard bins are available. However, the placement of the bin on a residential property must be placed pursuant to the requirements of the City’s Municipal Code Section 6-3.12(c) and not be viewable from the public rights-of-way.

To request approval of your bin placement, please complete and return the Request for Residential Bin Service.

A drop box for e-waste is located at Waste Management/G.I. Industries: 195 West Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065. Please call Waste Management/G.I. Industries at (805) 522-9400 for more information.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Free household hazardous waste collection events are held the third Saturday of every other month. Call (805) 583-6321 for an appointment and location, or visit the City’s Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Program webpage for more information. Refer to the list of materials accepted for additional information.

In addition to the designated collection events, there are some establishments in the City that accept household hazardous waste, as well as the Home Collection Service offered by Waste Management.

For more information on what constitutes hazardous materials and how you can avoid the risks associated with these products, visit the City's Hazardous Materials page.

Prescription Drug Disposal

To ensure proper, safe disposal of prescription drugs, please bring these items to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event.

Research has found that medications that are improperly disposed of are showing up in water resources such as rivers and lakes. This can pose a risk to humans, animals, and the environment.

Options for Sharps/Needles

Sierra Vista Medical Center
1227 East Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley

Free Sharps containers will be provided.

For more information you may contact Sierra Vista Medical Center at (805) 582-4000.

Hours

Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consider Buying Green When Shopping

By educating yourself about all the ways that a product can affect the environment during the course of its “life cycle”—from material extraction, to manufacturing, to transportation, to usage, to disposal—you can make smarter choices and make a difference in protecting the environment.

Consider the following on your next shopping venture:

• Buy smart. Take some time to think before you buy something—maybe you don't really need it. Maybe you can think of an alternative to buying a product, such as sending a free e-card instead of a paper birthday card. Shopping with the environment in mind will conserve resources, prevent waste, and save money.
• Buy durable products. Instead of buying disposable products, which are wasteful, buy things that will last a long time, such as rechargeable batteries and reusable mugs for drinks.
• Avoid excess packaging. Look for products that have less packaging, or buy in bulk—you’ll have less to throw away. You can also buy items with packaging that can be reused or recycled.
• Buy used. Buying things that have been used before means that your purchase doesn’t use more resources or energy. If the item is still reusable when you’re through with it, then the next person to use it is not using additional resources either. You can find authentic retro clothes, room accessories, and even sports equipment at your local thrift store. Shop online or at local stores to buy used CDs and books.
• Share with friends. Another way to save resources and energy is to swap with friends and family instead of buying brand-new products. Maybe you and your friends like the same video games. Why not share your games instead of each of you owning the same game? Or maybe you can rent the game first to see if you really want to own it.
• Buy energy-efficient items. Look for the ENERGY STAR® logo when buying electronics such as TVs, CD players, DVD players, and computers. ENERGY STAR® is a program designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products.
• Buy recycled. Buying items made with recycled-content materials means that fewer natural resources, such as trees, were used to produce the products. Products made from recycled paper, plastic, and other materials are usually easy to recognize in the store—just read the labels. Try starting with school supplies. Many stores carry recycled notebooks, pens, and other products.
• Avoid hazardous materials. Motor oil, paint, pool chemicals and other common household products could make your home a potential site for a mini-hazmat incident, particularly during an earthquake.

Contact

For more information, please contact (805) 583-6421.