Request backyard pickup

Backyard pickup means that you don’t have to put your carts on the curb. Republic Services will pick them up from your yard.

Need to know

  • Costs about $50/month more than regular curbside service
  • Available for residential only (not commercial)
  • If you have a physical disability, it’s free
  • Only available for 20 or 25 gallon carts

Before you start

Backyard service is only available for 20 or 25 gallon carts. As of July 1, 2025 rates are

  • 20 gallon garbage cart: $156.83 per month
  • 35 gallon garbage cart: $162.94 per month

You can get more carts for an additional cost.

Physical disability exemption

If you have a physical disability, you need to apply for an exemption in order to get free backyard pickup. Here are the eligibility requirements:

  • You don’t live with someone who can move carts to the curb
  • Doctor's certification or a copy of a valid California Disability Placard

Steps

To purchase backyard pickup:

  1. Call Republic Services at (800) 320-8077.
  2. Provide your name and address.

To apply for the physical disability exemption:

  1. Download the disability exemption form.
  2. Complete the required information.
  3. Submit the form by email to [email protected].
  4. We will notify you within 10 business days if your application is approved.

What’s next

Once you have registered for backyard pickup, you no longer need to move your carts to the curb. On your collection day, we will pick them up from your yard and put them back.

Get help

Republic Services

Sustainability division staff