Daly City trash pickup: cost and carts
Republic Services. Billed by: City of Daly City utility bill, with water, every other month for most homes.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| 32/35-gal trash | $42.43 | $509 |
| 64-gal trash | $83.88 | $1,007 |
| 96-gal trash | $125.33 | $1,504 |
The monthly rate is set by the size of your garbage cart; recycling and organics collection is included.
Changing your cart
Asking for a change in cart size more than once a year costs $67.23 (rate from July 1, 2025). Garbage service questions go to Republic Services at 650-756-1130.
Ways to pay less
- Low-income households: Utility Rate Assistance Program. Daly City's Utility Rate Assistance Program helps with water, sewer and garbage costs. Qualified applicants get the water rate in effect before the July 1, 2026 increase. Household income must not exceed San Mateo County's 50% area median income limits; funds are first-come, first-served and you must reapply each year. How: Apply on the City's URAP page or call (650) 991-8200.
- Seniors 62+ or blind/disabled with low income: utility users tax exemption. Residents 62 or older, or blind or disabled, with total household income for the previous year not over $42,300 can be exempted from Daly City's utility users tax on phone, electric and cable bills (not water or garbage). The exemption expires May 31 and must be renewed each year. How: Apply to the City Clerk with your PG&E, phone and cable bills and proof of age and income: 650-991-8000.
- Free annual bulky goods collection. Daly City residents can schedule a free annual bulky goods collection with Republic Services. How: Call Republic Services at 650-756-1130.
Pay or manage it
- Pay your Daly City water and garbage bill ↗
- Republic Services Daly City: pickup schedule and bulky items ↗
Sources
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.