★★★★★
"Saved me from a $75 bulk item wait. The timing is perfect — I get the text right as I'm getting home from work."
Hillcrest, San Diego
San Diego's #1 Trash Reminder Service
Never Miss Trash Day Again
Get a personalized text message reminder the evening before your collection. We tell you exactly which bins to roll out.
Only $4/month · Cancel anytime by text
Start My Reminders
No app to download · Works on any phone
How It Works
Three easy steps — set up in under two minutes.
Enter Your Address
We look up your San Diego trash schedule automatically — black, blue, and green bins.
Get SMS Reminders
The evening before collection, you'll get a text telling you exactly which bins to put out.
Perfect Timing
Choose a fixed time or a number of minutes before sunset — we send the reminder exactly when it works for you.
Simple, Honest Pricing
One plan. No hidden fees. No ads.
Most Popular
$4
per month · billed monthly
- Weekly SMS reminders every collection eve
- Which bins to put out (black / blue / green)
- Automatic holiday schedule adjustments
- Your choice: fixed time or minutes before sunset
- Cancel anytime by replying CANCEL
- No app needed — works on any phone
San Diegans Love It
Join hundreds of households who never miss collection day.
★★★★★
"Super useful! Especially loved that it knew about the Thanksgiving delay — I didn't have to check the city website."
North Park, San Diego
★★★★★
"Four dollars a month is nothing. I spent more on coffee the day I missed trash day and had to store extra bags for two weeks."
Mission Valley, San Diego
Start Your Reminders
Takes less than 2 minutes. First reminder usually arrives within 24 hours.
You're signed up!
We're confirming your collection schedule and will send your first reminder text once it's set up — usually within a few hours.
Reply CANCEL to any reminder text at any time to unsubscribe instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time will I get the reminder?
You choose! During signup, you can pick either a fixed time (like 6:00 PM) or a number of minutes before sunset (default is 20 minutes). The sunset option naturally arrives a little later in summer and earlier in winter, so your reminder is always timed to when you're likely heading outside.
Which bins will the text tell me to put out?
Your black trash bin goes out every week. Your blue recycling bin and green organics/yard waste bin rotate on San Diego's alternating schedule. We track this automatically — your text will tell you exactly which ones to roll out that week.
What about holidays?
San Diego Environmental Services delays collection by one day when a major holiday falls on a weekday during your collection week. We automatically account for New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. You'll never be caught off-guard.
How do I cancel?
Reply CANCEL to any reminder text from us. Your subscription stops immediately — no questions asked, no wait, no hassle. You can also email us and we'll cancel within 24 hours.
Is my payment information secure?
Yes. Card details are processed directly by Stripe, one of the world's leading payment processors. We never see or store your card number — only a secure token provided by Stripe.
Does this work for apartments and condos?
TrashAlert SD works for any San Diego address serviced by the City of San Diego Environmental Services Department. Many apartments have their own private hauler — if your address isn't found in the city system, we'll let you know during signup.
Will you sell my phone number?
Absolutely not. Your phone number is used only to send you trash reminders. We will never share, sell, or rent your contact information to any third party.