The City has an exclusive franchise agreement with EDCO Waste and Recycling Services to provide solid waste collection services in Encinitas for both residential and commercial customers. EDCO is the only authorized company that can haul solid waste in the City of Encinitas. Rates are set by City Council. View the City’s Franchise Agreement with EDCO.

Residential

As a part of their regular service, EDCO provides residential customers with three types of roll-out carts: recycling (blue), yard/organic waste (green), and landfill (gray). Residents can choose between the following sizes: 35-gallon container or 95-gallon container. Additional containers are available at an additional charge. Starting in Summer 2021, EDCO began offering food scraps recycling to residents via the green waste bin” Residential organics recycling, including food scraps, is now mandated by law in California under SB1383.

Residential Curbside Pick Up Services

Commercial

Commercial businesses and multi-family dwellings (i.e. apartment complexes) may subscribe for a different level of service based on volume and frequency of pickup desired. For further questions regarding your trash service, contact EDCO at (760) 436-4151.

Commercial Services

EDCO’s Environmental Efforts

To optimize waste diversion, EDCO operates state-of-the-art recycling facilities. Check out this video to see what happens to recyclables from the time they arrive at the facility through processing.

In Summer 2021, EDCO began offering curbside organics recycling, allowing Encinitas residents to place all organic waste including food scraps and yard trimmings in their green roll-out carts. Learn more about the program and state-of-the art facility by watching this video.

To learn more about EDCO's other sustainability initiatives, read their Environmental Times Newsletter and watch the End Plastic Pollution Earth Day Video.

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