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In Novato the hauler is set by the Novato Sanitary District, not the City, and its franchise sends debris boxes at houses to Recology Sonoma Marin. Use the four free bulky pickups for furniture, a 3- or 6-yard cleanup bin for a short household cleanout, and a Recology debris box for remodel or heavy debris; if you have a pickup truck, Redwood Landfill in north Novato is the self-haul option.

Sources checked November 14, 2026 · Guide updated November 14, 2026
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The first decision in Novato

Check the city boundary first.

There is no company to compare: the Sanitary District's ordinance bars residents from hiring a solid waste company other than its franchisee, and Recology holds that franchise. The real choices are between Recology's cleanup bins (published two-day prices, 500-pound limit, no construction debris), its 15- to 40-yard debris boxes (quote only), the free bulky pickups, and hauling loads yourself to Redwood Landfill. Get the box's rental days, weight allowance and overage charge in writing.

Your local checklist
  1. Confirm your address is inside the City of Novato and the Novato Sanitary District, not in Black Point, Green Point, Bel Marin Keys or another unincorporated Marin County pocket; if in doubt, ask the Sanitary District who serves your address before you book.
  2. Order the debris box from Recology Sonoma Marin (1-800-243-0291 or its online request form) and decline outside dumpster companies or brokers; ask for the rental days, included weight and overage charge in writing.
  3. Pick a cleanup bin only for light household junk under 500 pounds; remodel debris, concrete, dirt or furniture need a Recology debris box, and a box on the street needs a check with City Public Works first.
Plan a rental in Novato
Published details, side by side

Start with the City’s residential provider.

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Recology Sonoma Marin (Novato Sanitary District franchised hauler)

Published sizes
Debris boxes of 15 yards (construction and demolition, not available in all areas), 20, 30 and 40 yards (the 40-yard box is for large construction and demolition projects and is not recommended for dense scrap metal). Recology also rents 3- and 6-yard cleanup bins in Novato.
Rental & weight terms
Debris-box rental days, weight allowance, overage and extra-day charges are not published; the debris-box page says containers are subject to weight-limit rates and that overweight containers incur additional charges. Novato cleanup bins (rates effective January 1, 2026) are rented for two days or a weekend, not a week. Recology's bin guidelines say cleanup bins must not exceed 500 pounds and may not hold construction or remodeling materials, furniture, mattresses, appliances, concrete, rock, dirt or sod; for those, ask the box department (extension 309) for the right debris box.
Price basis
Debris boxes: not published; request a written quote that states the rental days, the included weight and the overage and extra-day charges. Cleanup bins (Novato, effective 1/1/2026): 3-yard $294.10 and 6-yard $495.85 for two days or a weekend.

This is the only lawful debris-box provider at Novato homes. The Novato Sanitary District says it contracts with Recology Sonoma Marin through a franchise agreement, its ordinance requires a District franchise or permit to collect solid waste or construction debris, and a 2017 review prepared for the District lists temporary construction and demolition debris boxes as part of the exclusive franchise. Recology's debris-box page lists Novato among its service areas. Its contact page gives the Novato Recycling Center at 7576 Redwood Blvd, Novato (a residential buy-back site, Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and customer service at 3400 Standish Ave, Santa Rosa, both on 1-800-243-0291. Order online through the debris-box request form or by phone.

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Get the missing numbers in writing.

Ask for delivery, pickup, included tons and days, per-ton overage, extra-day charges, fuel, tax, prohibited-item fees, swaps and blocked-trip charges. “Quote required” means the reviewed source did not establish a usable fixed total.

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Keep the Recology box on your driveway; ask about a permit before it goes on the street

Recology's debris-box order page warns that a city permit may be required if the box goes on a public street, and we did not find a published City of Novato fee, time limit or application written for a debris box in the street, so contact City of Novato Public Works before booking street placement and get any permit in hand first. On private property, the Sanitary District's ordinance does not set a time limit for a debris box, but it does make it unlawful to pile construction debris or other waste on a street, gutter, parkway or vacant lot unless it is set out for collection (§ 27.070(B)), and it requires the person in charge of a construction or demolition site to keep adequate containers on site (§ 27.290). A driveway is the simplest spot for a 15- or 20-yard box; on the steeper hillside lots, tell Recology about the slope and any tight turns when you order, lay boards under the rails, and keep the box off the sidewalk. If you live in a planned development or condominium, check its association rules too.

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What matters locally

Four free bulky-item pickups a year with Recology cart service

Recology Sonoma Marin's Novato bulky-item page says residential customers get four free pickups a year, each up to seven bags or one large item such as a couch, and that every piece of furniture, appliance or large carpet counts as one pickup. Items must weigh 60 pounds or less (heavier ones count twice), the service account must be in your name, and the driver must be able to load them safely. Appliances with Freon carry a $63 charge. Recology will not take liquids, dirt, rock, concrete, asphalt, hazardous waste, TVs, monitors or items over six feet. Call 1-800-243-0291 or email RecologySonomaMarin@recology.com to book. For a sofa and a mattress, this can save you renting a box at all.

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Redwood Landfill is inside Novato: $55 a load for residents up to 1,000 pounds

WM's Redwood Landfill, 8950 Redwood Hwy in north Novato, posts an October 2025 fee schedule with a resident rate of $55 per car, SUV or pickup load up to 1,000 pounds and $141.41 a ton above that. Clean soil is $40 a load and clean concrete or brick $27.50 a load (pieces under 24 inches in any two dimensions), mattresses or box springs $67.64 each and drained non-Freon appliances $61.38 each; Freon appliances and all hazardous materials are not accepted. Commercial loads, including construction and demolition debris at $120.65 a ton, add an energy and wastewater surcharge of 18.9%. The landfill is open Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and it conducts load checks.

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Free household hazardous waste drop-off four days a month on Redwood Boulevard

Paint, solvents, batteries, motor oil and cleaners cannot go in a debris box. The Novato Sanitary District's household hazardous waste facility at 7576 Redwood Blvd is open four days a month, on scheduled Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to noon (check the District calendar for dates). Residents need no appointment; businesses must book at (415) 892-7344. The District takes up to two double-bagged 30-gallon bags of asbestos and up to five TVs or computer monitors, but not medications, which go to the Novato Police Department.

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Before you book

Questions about renting in Novato.

Can I rent a dumpster from any company for my Novato house?

No. The Novato Sanitary District handles solid waste for Novato and contracts with Recology Sonoma Marin. Its Ordinance No. 110, § 27.070(C), makes it a misdemeanor to collect or haul solid waste or construction and demolition debris in the District without a District franchise or permit, makes it unlawful to contract with anyone who is not a District franchisee or permittee, and says no owner may engage a solid waste company other than the franchisee to haul waste to a disposal site. A 2017 review prepared for the District says temporary construction and demolition debris boxes are part of Recology's exclusive franchise. Order the box from Recology.

Sources: [1] · [2] · [5]

Can my contractor or I haul the debris instead of renting a box?

Yes, within limits. Ordinance No. 110 exempts construction and demolition debris that a licensed contractor removes as an incidental part of its overall job, and waste that the owner or occupant hauls to a disposal site themselves. Loads must be covered and secured so nothing falls out (§ 27.300). Redwood Landfill in north Novato charges residents $55 for a car, SUV or pickup load up to 1,000 pounds under its October 2025 schedule, with separate rates for clean soil, concrete, mattresses and appliances.

Sources: [1] · [13]
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Sources & checked dates

These are supplier and government sources, not customer reviews. Published terms can change. Where a source is incomplete, we leave the detail unknown. Street guidance is a starting point; the responsible local authority decides what your address needs.

  1. Novato Sanitary District — Ordinance No. 110, Solid Waste, Green Waste and Recyclable Material Collection, Processing and Disposal, and Litter (§ 27.020 definitions; § 27.070(C) franchise or permit required to collect solid waste or C&D debris, with exemptions; § 27.290 construction-site containers; § 27.300 covered loads) ↗Checked 2026-11-14
  2. Novato Sanitary District — Solid Waste Management (franchise agreement with Recology Sonoma Marin) ↗Checked 2026-11-14
  3. Novato Sanitary District — Documents (franchise agreement, amendments and solid waste ordinances) ↗Checked 2026-11-14
  4. Novato Sanitary District and Recology Sonoma Marin — Second Amendment to Franchise Agreement, October 14, 2024 (term extended to December 31, 2029) ↗Checked 2026-11-14
  5. R3 Consulting Group — Review of Assignment of TRG Agreements to Recology Sonoma Marin, final report for Petaluma, Sonoma, Marin County and the Novato Sanitary District, November 9, 2017 (Section 5.5: one exclusive agreement; temporary C&D debris boxes franchised) ↗Checked 2026-11-14
  6. Recology Sonoma Marin — Debris Boxes and Containers (15- to 40-yard boxes; Novato in service areas; weight-limit charges) ↗Checked 2026-11-14
  7. Recology Sonoma Marin — Request a Debris Box (Novato listed; city permit may be required on a public street) ↗Checked 2026-11-14
  8. Recology Sonoma Marin — Novato Rates, effective January 1, 2026 (cleanup bins, carts and extra services) ↗Checked 2026-11-14
  9. Recology — Items not accepted in 3-, 4- and 6-yard temporary bins (500-pound limit; box department extension 309) ↗Checked 2026-11-14
  10. Recology Sonoma Marin — Contact Us (Santa Rosa customer service, Novato Recycling Center, Petaluma office) ↗Checked 2026-11-14
  11. Recology Sonoma Marin — Novato service page ↗Checked 2026-11-14
  12. Recology Sonoma Marin — Novato Bulky Items (four free residential pickups a year) ↗Checked 2026-11-14
  13. WM Redwood Landfill — Service and Fee Schedule, effective October 2025 (8950 Redwood Hwy, Novato) ↗Checked 2026-11-14
  14. Novato Sanitary District — Household Hazardous Waste Program (7576 Redwood Blvd; hours and limits) ↗Checked 2026-11-14
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