Chula Vista, CA trash pickup schedule
Chula Vista 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 collects trash (black cart), recycling (blue) and food+yard organics (green) under the city's franchise agreement; residential customers billed bimonthly by Republic. Multi-family/commercial also served by Republic.2 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, yard waste weekly8 |
| Set out | carts at the curb the night before or by 7 a.m. on service day, facing the street with wheels against the curb; 3 ft between carts, 6 ft from other objects2 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: republicservices.com. App: Republic Services app1 |
| Holidays | The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule. |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Chula Vista holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Collection is delayed one day if your service day falls on or after New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day (in that week); all other holidays: no change.1 |
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| Official notice | republicservices.com1 |
| Holidays observed | New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day2 |
No dated list of holidays is published for Chula Vista; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Chula Vista
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online2 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call Republic Services 619-421-9400 at least 24 hours before your service day, or use the online account / Republic Services app2 |
| Limits | Up to 10 items per week or 60 items in any 90-day period free2 |
| Fees | Free within the limits; additional items 'a small fee' (amount not published on the hauler page)2 |
| Not accepted | Not published by the city (official page) |
Recycling in Chula Vista
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream (blue cart, loose, not bagged)2 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (glass jars and bottles)2 |
| Plastics | #1-#5 per the hauler's current FAQ (lids and labels may stay on); note the 2023 'What's Recyclable' flyer lists only #1, #2 and #52 |
Accepted
Programs
- Used cooking oil and motor oil curbside pickup for single-family homes: sealed container, call 619-421-9400 ahead (oil: two days before; motor oil: at least 24 hours before)2
- Free compost giveaways for Chula Vista customers at Otay Sustainability Park, 1700 Maxwell Rd, Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon in 2026: Jan 10, Mar 14, May 9, Jul 11, Sep 12, Nov 14 (bring invoice/app proof and photo ID)1
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes - green organics cart (food and yard waste together) for single-family homes since July 1, 2022; included in the monthly rate; a second green cart free on request2 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | weekly8 |
| Rules | Leaves, grass, plants, branches (max 4 ft long, under 6 in diameter), untreated wood; no plastic bags of any kind (even compostable); no dirt, rock, ash, treated wood, poison oak2 |
| Food scraps | Yes - in the green cart with yard waste: fruit, vegetables, pasta, bread, grains, dairy, bones, eggshells, coffee grounds, prepared food, small quantities of meat (not large quantities), food-soiled paper incl. greasy pizza boxes; no liquids, no FOG, no plastic bags of any kind; free kitchen caddies at City Hall Building C (276 Fourth Ave) and 891 Energy Way2 |
| Christmas trees | Annual rule: Dec 26 through the second week of January, natural trees cut to 4-ft pieces INSIDE the green organics cart (flocked/plastic in trash); free self-haul to roll-offs at Otay Landfill, 1700 Maxwell Rd; uncut trees via bulky pickup. 2025-26 flyer: multi-family pickups week of Jan 5, 2026 (2026-27 flyer not yet published).2 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees 2025 | 2025-26: multi-family complexes' tree pickups the week of January 5, 20263 |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Otay Landfill and Compost Facility (resident convenience center)
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | Republic Services (city franchise hauler) |
| Address | 1700 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910 · Map4 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Small-quantity generator customers in good standing (all residential customers and cart-service businesses) get 2 free landfill passes + 2 free yard waste passes per calendar year (each one visit up to 1 ton; expire 90 days after issue; not carried over; pick up at 891 Energy Way or call 619-482-4024 to have them mailed); over 1 ton charged current landfill rates; a $60 deposit is asked for trucks with trailers, trailers larger than 5x8, commercial vehicles, U-Hauls or 10-wheelers (returned if the load is 1 ton or less); mattresses, metal, cardboard, paper, bottles and cans recycled free without a pass4 |
| Who can use it | Chula Vista Republic small-quantity (cart-service) customers in good standing, incl. all residential customers4 |
Chula Vista Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Address | 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, CA · Map2 |
| Hours | Wednesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., no appointment; closed the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and Independence Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day if on a Wednesday or Saturday2 |
| Fees | free2 |
| Who can use it | Chula Vista residents (California driver's license/ID or recent utility bill); free home pickup for qualifying disabled/elderly residents (619-691-5122)2 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Phone | Republic Services 619-421-9400 (Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m.); office 891 Energy Way (Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-noon); City Environmental Services 619-691-51221 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | republicservices.com1 |
| Missed pickup | Call Republic Services 619-421-9400 or use the Republic online account/app2 |
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All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Chula Vista trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Chula Vista?
Trash is collected weekly. Chula Vista 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 app app.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Chula Vista?
On-call pickup: call or book online. Call Republic Services 619-421-9400 at least 24 hours before your service day, or use the online account / Republic Services app Fees: Free within the limits; additional items 'a small fee' (amount not published on the hauler page).
Does Chula Vista recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (glass jars and bottles).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Chula Vista?
call Republic Services 619-421-9400 (Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m.); office 891 Energy Way (Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-noon); City Environmental Services 619-691-5122.
Sources
- 1 Chula Vista, California Waste & Recycling (Republic Services city page)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Chula Vista FAQ tabs on Republic Services city pageContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Holiday Tree Disposal for City of Chula Vista Residents (2025-26 flyer)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Free Landfill & Yard Waste Passes FAQsContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 What's Recyclable? (Chula Vista, ©2023)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Household Hazardous Waste Recycling (Chula Vista)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 City Environmental Services Trash pageCity · chulavistaca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Chula Vista Rate Increase (customer rate sheet linked from the hauler's Chula Vista FAQ)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Food and Yard Waste Collection Program - accepted / not accepted (Chula Vista, ©2023)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
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