In the City of Encinitas, for public health purposes, the collection of solid waste is a mandatory service. All residents and businesses are liable for payment of fees for the mandatory service (reference 11.20.010, paragraph A of the Municipal Code). Residential service includes curbside green waste collection and recyclable materials collection.

The City of Encinitas 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 pursuant to the franchise agreement. As a part of their regular service, EDCO will provide residential customers with one of the following - 35-gallon container or 95-gallon container. Additional containers are available at an additional charge. Both levels of service include pickup of recyclable materials and yard waste. 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. For further questions regarding your trash service, please call EDCO at 760-436-4151.