1. Many pharmacies have drop-off bins for unwanted or expired medications. Visit dontrushtoflush.org to find the location closest to you.
2. Over-the-counter medications: drop off free at the Special Waste Collection Center located at 9255 Disposal Lane, Elk Grove. The facility is open Sunday to Wednesday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
3. Prescription medications: drop off free in the kiosk located at 8400 Laguna Palms Way, Elk Grove, Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Closed all City Holidays.
4. Dispose of all your medications at an annual National Drug Take Back day. These events are sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and are conducted by local police departments. Upcoming drug take-back events will be announced in the City's newsletter, website, and social media.

Please bring all hazardous waste to the Special Waste Collection Center located at 9255 Disposal Lane, Elk Grove. There is no fee for Sacramento County residents but must provide proof of residency via photo ID, utility bill, or similar. The facility is open Sunday to Wednesday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Most mattresses and removable futon mattresses are recyclable; please visit byebyemattress.com to find the closest recycling drop-off location.

View more details on eligible and ineligible products.

Wondering what happens to your mattress after it is dropped off? Check this out!(Spanish)

The recycling market has changed drastically in the last few years so many recycling centers have closed. To find a center closest to you, visitCalRecycleswebsite to find a location near you.

Submit an online request to report illegal dumping.

Call Republic Services at (916) 635-2500 to request a new cart.

Residents may request up to 3 bulky waste collections per year at no additional charge. Call Republic Services at (916) 635-2500 to schedule a pick-up. Learn more about when to set out your bulky trash for collection and what items are accepted.

Take your items to the Elder Creek Transfer Station located at 8642 Elder Creek Road. At the scale house, please show proof of Elk Grove residency with either your driver's license or a copy of your utility bill. You may dump up to 5 cubic yards, any additional waste may be subject to a fee.

Call Republic Services at (916) 635-2500.

Service can only be stopped if you are no longer the owner of the property according to Sacramento County Records. If you are still an owner according to County Records and the home is vacant either due to sale or an extended period of absence, you can apply for a service interruption by contacting Republic Services at (916) 635-2500. If you are no longer the owner of the home according to County Records, call Republic Services at the number noted above and they can close your account.

Note: Homes for rent or for sale will not be approved for a Service Interruption.

Please call Republic Services at (916) 635-2500.

Search for items using our interactive Look Up tool, or view a list of acceptable items on our Services Provided page.

1. Republic Services provides bulky waste pick-up, by appointment, at your curb up to 3 times per year at no additional charge. Please see our Bulky Waste Pickup page for more information or call Republic Services at (916) 635-2500 to schedule a bulky waste pick-up.
2. Clean-up companies may provide clean-up services at residential properties, but they must move the bulky waste to the curb for the service provided by Republic Services described above.
3. Any one of the Registered Commercial Haulers may provide roll-off dumpster service at both residential and commercial properties. Please see the list of Registered Commercial Haulers for a list of companies authorized to operate in Elk Grove.