Auburn offers FREE Curbside Pickup! The City of Auburn waste collection services are provided by Recology Auburn Placer. The City of Auburn offers free curbside pickup of: Batteries (household and auto) E-waste Fluorescent tubes and bulbs Fats, oils and grease (FOG) Motor oil & filters Items are picked up by appointment only.  Items left out without an appointment will not be collected. Service is not available in all areas. Call Recology at (530) 885-3735 to confirm and schedule.