A Guide to Paying Your Solano Garbage Bill Online

Living in Solano County means having your garbage collected by either Recology Vacaville Solano or Republic Services the two main garbage companies servicing the area. Paying your garbage bill on time each month is important to avoid any service disruptions. Luckily both Recology and Republic Services offer easy online bill pay options to take care of your payment quickly from home.

In this article, I’ll explain the online bill pay process for Recology and Republic Services Solano County customers. Read on to learn how to set up an account, make one-time payments, set up autopay, and more.

Recology Vacaville Solano Bill Pay

Recology provides garbage collection services to the cities of Vacaville, Fairfield Rio Vista, and Suisun City in Solano County. Here’s how paying your Recology bill online works

Set Up Your Account

Start by visiting the Recology online payment website and selecting “Recology Vacaville Solano Customers.” Click on the “Enroll in E-BillPay” button and enter your account number, service address, name, email address, and password to create your online account.

Once set up, you’ll receive email notifications when your bill is ready to view and pay online. I like getting a reminder so I know my bill is ready without having to log in constantly to check.

Make One-Time Payments

After logging into your account, you can make one-time bill payments as needed before the due date. Select “Make Payment” and choose the account you want to pay for.

Enter the payment amount listed on your bill to avoid issues. Recology accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, debit card, checking account, or savings account for online payments.

I make one-time payments for any extra charges like overage fees that get added to my regular bill amount The online system saves me a stamp!

Set Up Autopay

For hands-off bill payment, enroll in Recology autopay through your online account. Autopay automatically pays your full or budgeted bill amount each month on the due date using your stored payment method.

To enroll, check the “Yes, enroll me in paperless automatic payments” box when making an online payment. It’s so nice not having to remember to go online and pay each month!

Review Billing and Service History

In your Recology account, you can view past statements and payment history to track your billing and service details over time. It’s handy when you need to pull up an old bill or verify a payment went through.

Receive Email and Text Alerts

Recology lets you opt in to receive bill notifications via email and/or text message. I have text alerts set up so I receive a text when my bill is ready and when payment is processed. The text reminders give me peace of mind that my bill is paid!

Republic Services Bill Pay

Republic Services is the other main garbage company serving Solano County residents in Benicia, Dixon, and parts of Vallejo. Here’s how to manage Republic Services bill pay:

Access Your Account

Start by going to the Republic Services online payment website and selecting “Sign In” to access your account. If it’s your first time, click “Create New Account” and enter your account number, address, and other details to set up your profile.

Make One-Time Payments

Once logged in, you can make one-time bill payments with your debit/credit card, checking account, or Republic Services gift card. Select “Pay Bill” and choose which account to pay. Enter the total payment amount listed on your bill.

I make one-time payments for any extra service charges that I accrue over the normal monthly rate. It’s quick and easy through the website!

Enroll in AutoPay

For hands-free bill payment, enroll in Republic Services autopay. With autopay, your bill is paid automatically on the due date using your preferred payment method. To begin, check the “Yes, enroll me in AutoPay” box when making an online payment.

Review Statements and Payment History

Your Republic Services account stores statements and payment confirmations that you can access anytime. It’s handy for reconciling old bills or tracking down payment references. I try to do a quick review of my history a few times a year to make sure nothing looks off.

Get Email and Text Alerts

Republic Services lets you opt in to receive billing alerts and reminders via email and text message. I have email and text alerts enabled so I get notified as soon as my bill is ready and payment goes through. The alerts give me confidence that my bill is handled each month!

Tips for Stress-Free Online Bill Payment

Using the online bill pay options offered by Recology Vacaville Solano and Republic Services makes paying your Solano County garbage bill quick and easy. To ensure smooth online bill payment:

• Check that your account number, address, and other details are correct when setting up your profile.

• Double check the payment amount before submitting to avoid processing issues.

• Allow 3-5 business days for mailed payments to avoid late fees.

• Contact customer service if you don’t receive email or text alerts as expected.

• Set payment reminders on your calendar as a backup if autopay fails.

• Save your online account login info in a secure place to access billing details easily.

Paying your garbage bill doesn’t have to be a hassle thanks to the convenient online options through Recology Vacaville Solano and Republic Services. Sign up for an account with your provider today to take care of your bill quickly and easily from home!