The city of Santa Maria advises residents that there will be no trash and recycling collection services or street sweeping on New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1.
During holiday weeks, street sweeping, and solid waste collection services occur one day later than usual. Residents should place trash containers outside by 6 a.m. the next day.
Also, the Santa Maria Regional Landfill, 2065 E. Main St., will be closed Jan. 1 and reopen 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2.
All city administrative offices will be closed Jan. 1.
Curbside Christmas tree collection
Discarded Christmas Trees will be collected on residential solid waste collection routes at no charge during the week of Jan. 12-16. This includes collection at mobile home parks, condominiums, and apartment complexes.
Place Christmas trees on the curb at least three feet away from collection containers on the scheduled collection day.
Trees must be free of all stands, tinsel and ornaments. Flocked trees or artificial trees will not be accepted. Trees taller than 8 feet should be cut in half.
Charges will apply for trees picked up after Jan. 16.
Direct questions to the Utilities Department, 805-925-0951 ext. 7270.