Colton trash pickup: cost and carts
CR&R. Billed by: City of Colton utility bill (all residential accounts are billed through the City).
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Three 64-gallon carts | $33.51 | $402 |
| Three 96-gallon carts | $33.51 | $402 |
Standard residential service is three carts (trash, recycling and organics), either all 64-gallon or all 96-gallon, at the same monthly rate; an additional trash cart is $11.33 a month.
Ways to pay less
- Free mattress drop-off and community dump days. CR&R accepts old mattresses and box springs from Colton residents for free at 2059 E Steel Rd, and the City holds community dump days four times a year for residential customers. How: Bring your current City of Colton utility bill and a photo ID to a community dump day.
Pay or manage it
Sources
- City of Colton: FY 2026-27 refuse and recycling rates (CR&R)
- City of Colton: residential cart FAQ
- City of Colton: refuse and trash
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.