Berkeley trash pickup: cost and carts
City of Berkeley. Billed by: Single-family, condominium, and 2-unit residences have their refuse (garbage) collection services billed annually on the property tax bills.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| 20-gal trash | $51.30 | $616 |
| 32-gal trash | $67.66 | $812 |
| 64-gal trash | $93.60 | $1,123 |
| 96-gal trash | $112.47 | $1,350 |
The monthly price is set by the size of your trash cart (once-weekly pickup) and includes weekly recycling and compost collection. It is billed on your property tax bill.
Changing your cart
To start, change, or stop trash or composting service, call Customer Service at (510) 981-7270; for recycling, call the Ecology Center at (510) 527-5555.
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.