California City trash pickup: cost and carts
Trash service in California City costs about $43 a month ($519 a year) for the usual option (96-gallon trash cart (with recycling and organics carts)); by size, service runs $37 to $43 a month. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
WM (Waste Management). Billed by: WM; manage your services and billing online with My WM.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| 35-gallon trash cart (with recycling and organics carts) | $36.73 | $441 |
| 64-gallon trash cart (with recycling and organics carts) | $40.01 | $480 |
| 96-gallon trash cart (with recycling and organics carts) | $43.24 | $519 |
WM rate schedule effective July 1, 2026; the service guide lists the standard 96-gallon three-cart service at $43.24 a month.
Changing your cart
Log into your My WM account or chat with WM Customer Support online.
How California City compares with nearby cities
Trash, a month
- Ridgecrest · 35 mi$29
- California City$43
- Palmdale · 41 mi$44
- Adelanto · 46 mi$44
The standard cart in each city. Cities that pay for trash through property tax are not listed.
Ways to pay less
- Residents on CARE: 20% off trash. Residents experiencing financial hardship who are enrolled in CARE through their electric or gas utility may also qualify for a 20% discount on residential trash service. How: Email a copy of your utility bill showing CARE enrollment to wmcserv@wm.com.
- Smaller trash cart: up to 20% off. By switching your 96 gallon trash cart to a 64 or 35 gallon cart, you can receive up to a 20% discount on your monthly trash rate. How: Log into your My WM account or chat with Customer Support online.
- Three free bulk item pickups a year. Residents receive up to three free bulk item pickups per year. How: Schedule at least 48 hours before your regular collection day at home.wm.com/california-city.
Checked October 29, 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.
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