Solid Waste & Recycling
Residential Curbside Recycling
Curbside recycling is easy and convenient. Recycling service is available to Chico residents as a part of your regular trash collection service provided by North Valley Waste Management.
All of your recyclables can be placed in the bins without sorting. Large cardboard pieces may be bundled and placed next to the bin and additional recycling containers are available by request. The recycling container is collected weekly on the same day that your trash is collected. On collection day, just place your recycling container on the curb for collection.
Electronic Wastes
What is E-waste?
E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their “useful life.” Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled.
Household Hazardous Waste
Many household products contain hazardous chemicals. Paints, cleaners, used motor oil or any products that say “Danger,” “Poison,” “Warning,” or “Caution” on the label are harmful and must not be thrown in the trash, poured down the drain, or dumped into the gutter.
Multifamily Recycling
Recycling is convenient and easy. Minutes a week is all that is necessary to contribute to a successful recycling program. This is why the City of Chico requires that recycling service be made available to persons living in multifamily housing or apartment complexes.
Used Oil Recycling
Why Recycle Used Oil?
Recycling Used Oil Benefits You, Your Family, and the Environment!
- protects the water supply, including your drinking water, by keeping oil from seeping into the ground;
- prevents oil pollution in recreational waterways—storm drains commonly lead to streams, bays, rivers, and oceans;
- prevents plant, soil, surface water, and ground water contamination; and
- helps you keep your community’s environment safe and clean.
Yard Waste Recycling
To make it convenient to recycle your yard waste, the City of Chico established a curbside yard waste recycling program. This program is available through your garbage service provider for an additional monthly fee.