Anaheim, CA trash pickup schedule
Anaheim trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: Republic Services (Republic Services of Anaheim) City of Anaheim franchise: Republic Services collects residential trash, recycling and organics (single-family cart service; multi-family uses bins supplied by the city's contractor). The city bills sanitation (trash, sewer, street sweeping) at (714) 765-6883.1 |
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| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Set out | Carts out by 7 a.m. on collection day (drivers have until 7 p.m.); in the street gutter against the curb (or alley/rear easement), lids opening toward the street, 3 ft apart and 6 ft from mailboxes, trees, cars etc., 15 ft overhead clearance. All 3 carts emptied the same day by different trucks.2 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: republicservices.com. App: Republic Services online account (See Schedule & Track My Truck)1 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday, 11/26/26: one day delay (per the city rule, pickup days on or after the holiday that week, i.e. Thursday and Friday, move one day later)3 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Anaheim holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If your regular collection day falls on or after one of these holidays, trash, recycling and green waste are picked up one day late. A Saturday holiday causes no delay.1 |
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| Official notice | republicservices.com3 |
| Notice url also | republicservices.com1 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | No change | Saturday, 7/4/26: no delays3 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | Monday, 9/7/26: one day delay3 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday, 11/26/26: one day delay (per the city rule, pickup days on or after the holiday that week, i.e. Thursday and Friday, move one day later)3 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday, 12/25/26: one day delay (per the city rule, Friday pickups move one day later, to Saturday 12/26)3 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Anaheim
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online3 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call Republic Services at (714) 238-2444 (city newsletter) or 800.700.8610 (Republic Anaheim page), or schedule in the Republic online account, with a list of items; set items out no later than 7 a.m. on the scheduled day.3 |
| Limits | 3 free pickups per calendar year, up to 20 items each (cart-service residents); additional paid pickups available year-round.2 |
| Fees | Free (3 per year); additional bulk pickups for a fee2 |
| Accepted | |
| Not accepted |
Recycling in Anaheim
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream5 |
| Glass | accepted in cart2 |
| Plastics | Plastic bottles and containers (numbered plastics; no plastic without numbers, bags, wrappers or foam)5 |
Accepted
- Plastic bottles and containers5
- All food and beverage metal cans (steel, tin, bi-metal, aluminum)5
- Cardboard, newspaper (with inserts), magazines, catalogs, paperback books, phone books, brochures5
- Paper food containers and cartons: juice boxes, egg, ice cream and milk cartons, cereal and pasta boxes5
- Envelopes, office paper, junk mail, greeting cards, file folders; shredded paper in a paper bag5
- Glass (bottles and jars)2
Not accepted
- Plastic bags, plastic food wrappers, straws, to-go lids, plastics without numbers, polystyrene foam5
- Batteries, electronics, light bulbs, hazardous and bio-hazardous waste5
- Food or liquid waste, greasy food containers, diapers, tissue5
- Ceramics, dishes, mirrors, hardback books, clothes, shoes, toys, tools, hoses, cables, holiday decorations, scrap metal, construction debris, yard waste5
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes2 |
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| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | Brown organics cart: yard waste (grass, leaves, weeds, small branches), food waste and food-soiled paper; paper bags OK; no plastic or compostable bags, no compostable cups/plates/utensils, no fats/oils/grease.2 |
| Food scraps | Yes - food waste and food-soiled paper go in the organics (yard waste) cart since July 1, 2023 (SB 1383).2 |
| Christmas trees | Curbside holiday tree collection for 3 weeks after December 25 each year (general rule in the hauler's Anaheim guide, ©2023). Remove stand, ornaments and tinsel; no plastic bag; place at the curb by 7 a.m. on trash day, alongside (not in front of) the carts; cut trees over 6 ft in half. Artificial and flocked trees are not collected as trees (flocked = trash; call 800.700.8610 for a special bulky pickup).2 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Anaheim Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (OC Waste & Recycling)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 1071 N. Blue Gum Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 · Map6 |
| Hours | Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed major holidays (incl. Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2026; New Year's Day Jan 1, 2027) and in rainy weather6 |
| Fees | Free6 |
| Who can use it | Orange County residents6 |
| Limits | Max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; containers over 5 gallons not accepted |
| Phone | 714-834-4000 |
Republic Services Public Disposal Center
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | hauler (Republic Services) |
| Address | 2790 Coronado Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 · Map1 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 5:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun closed1 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Accepts | MSW, C&D, green waste, appliances/white goods, tires1 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | republicservices.com (report missed pickups in your Republic online account) or call 800.700.86103 |
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| Phone | Republic Services (trash, recycling, organics, bulky pickup, carts): (714) 238-2444 per the city's Summer 2026 newsletter; Republic Anaheim customer service 800.700.8610 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-3 p.m.). City sanitation billing (714) 765-6883.3 |
| 311 | Anaheim Anytime: Anaheim.net/Anaheim-Anytime, (714) 765-4311 or dial 3113 |
| Official website | republicservices.com |
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- Santa Ana, CA11 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Irvine, CA12 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Garden Grove, CA13 miles · A private hauler under city contract
Other cities served by Republic Services
- Portland, ORNine City-franchised private haulers, each with its own exclusive area: Arrow Sanitary, Portland Disposal & Recycling, Waste Management of Oregon, Heiberg Garbage Service, City Sanitary, Wacker Sanitary, Walker Garbage Service, Republic Services of Lake Oswego and Recology Clackamas (per the City hauler-area layer)
- Arlington, TXRepublic Services
- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
- Santa Ana, CARepublic Services
- Chula Vista, CARepublic Services
- Buffalo, NYCity of Buffalo Sanitation (garbage); Republic Services (recycling contractor)
- Toledo, OHRepublic Services
- Boise, IDRepublic Services
- Fremont, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Alameda County, Fremont office)
- Grand Prairie, TXRepublic Services
- Huntington Beach, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Huntington Beach)
- Elk Grove, CARepublic Services
- Fort Collins, CORepublic Services
- Garden Grove, CARepublic Services
- Salinas, CARepublic Services of Salinas
- Bellevue, WARepublic Services
- Palm Bay, FLRepublic Services
- Meridian, IDRepublic Services
- Round Rock, TXRepublic Services
- Lewisville, TXRepublic Services (Allied Waste Systems, Inc. dba Republic Services of Lewisville)
- Fullerton, CARepublic Services
- Kent, WARepublic Services
- Arvada, CORepublic Services (Republic Services of Denver)
- Fairfield, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Fairfield)
- Nampa, IDRepublic Services
- Antioch, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Contra Costa County)
- Evansville, INRepublic Services of Evansville
- Richmond, CARepublic Services
- Carlsbad, CARepublic Services
- Sugar Land, TXRepublic Services
- Bend, ORRepublic Services (Bend Garbage & Recycling) and Cascade Disposal (Waste Connections)
- Brockton, MARepublic Services
- Carmel, INRepublic Services
- Renton, WARepublic Services
- Inglewood, CARepublic Services (Consolidated Disposal Service)
- Daly City, CARepublic Services (Daly City office, 1680 Edgeworth Ave.)
- Sunrise, FLRepublic Services
All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Anaheim trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Anaheim?
Anaheim does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s hauler’s address lookup (republicservices.com) or the Republic Services online account (See Schedule & Track My Truck) app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Anaheim?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday, 11/26/26: one day delay (per the city rule, pickup days on or after the holiday that week, i.e. Thursday and Friday, move one day later)
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Anaheim?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday, 12/25/26: one day delay (per the city rule, Friday pickups move one day later, to Saturday 12/26)
How do I get rid of bulky items in Anaheim?
On-call pickup: call or book online. Call Republic Services at (714) 238-2444 (city newsletter) or 800.700.8610 (Republic Anaheim page), or schedule in the Republic online account, with a list of items; set items out no later than 7 a.m. on the scheduled day. Fees: Free (3 per year); additional bulk pickups for a fee.
Does Anaheim recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Anaheim?
Use the city’s online form (republicservices.com) or call Republic Services (trash, recycling, organics, bulky pickup, carts): (714) 238-2444 per the city's Summer 2026 newsletter; Republic Anaheim customer service 800.700.8610 (Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-3 p.m.). City sanitation billing (714) 765-6883.
Sources
- 1 Republic Services of Anaheim, CAContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 City of Anaheim Residential guide for solid waste collection and recycling servicesContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Anaheim Residential Newsletter Summer/Verano 2026 (City of Anaheim / Republic Services)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 City of Anaheim Sanitation Rates Effective July 1, 2026City · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Anaheim Acceptable/Unacceptable Recycling Items flyerContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 OC Waste & Recycling - HHW Collection Center Locations and HoursCounty · oclandfills.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Second-pass verification against every source: October 30, 2026. Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.