Garden Grove, CA trash pickup schedule
Garden Grove 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 Collection for the Garden Grove Sanitary District (GGSD) is provided under an exclusive franchise agreement with Republic Services (amended and restated September 2022); covers single-family, multifamily and commercial service. Three carts: black trash, green recycling, brown organics (yard + food waste); replacement carts are moving to the state colour scheme (gray/blue, gray/green, gray) by end of 2027.112 |
|---|---|
| How often | Trash weekly (trash, recycling and organics carts all on the same day), recycling weekly, same day as trash, yard waste weekly2 |
| Set out | at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day (City FAQ); Republic's 2022 resident guide says by 7 a.m., with drivers servicing until 7 p.m.; handles toward the home, 3 ft from obstructions2 |
| Your pickup day | Zone map: ggcity.org. App: Scrapp (city-promoted); Republic Services app/website (address lookup)12 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday; Thursday routes move to Friday and Friday routes to Saturday (City six-holiday rule).12 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 6 listed (hours and fees).
Garden Grove holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Six holidays move collection: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If your collection day falls on or after one of these holidays in that week, set carts out one day later than usual; other weeks are unchanged.2 |
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| Official notice | ggcity.org2 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday; no pickup on Jan 1, Thursday and Friday routes one day later (City holiday-closure notice, Dec 17, 2025).6 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Monday. No 2026-specific notice was found; this follows the City's six-holiday rule (Memorial Day is listed), so every route that week is one day later.2 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | Changes; see details | Saturday. The Summer 2026 City/Republic newsletter lists it as 'service delayed one day'. Because it falls on a Saturday, no weekday route lands on or after it in that week; the newsletter does not say which routes moved.13 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | Monday; all routes that week one day later.13 |
| 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; Thursday routes move to Friday and Friday routes to Saturday (City six-holiday rule).12 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday; Friday collection moves to Saturday, Dec 26 (Republic's 2026-2027 holiday schedule linked from its Garden Grove page; matches the City's six-holiday rule).9 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Delayed one day | Friday; Friday collection moves to Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 (Republic's 2026-2027 holiday schedule linked from its Garden Grove page).9 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 31, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 6, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 25, 2027 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed) | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Garden Grove
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online5 |
|---|---|
| How to request | call Republic Services at (714) 238-3300 (City pages) or 800-700-8610 (Republic newsletter) at least 24 hours before your regular collection day and describe the items. They are collected on your next regular collection day. Single-family: put items at the curb with a 'Scheduled for Pickup' sign. Multifamily: arrange through property management.512 |
| Limits | up to three pickups per household per calendar year, up to 10 items per pickup5 |
| Fees | free for single- and multi-family residents (3 pickups/yr, 10 items each). The older City FAQ says refrigerators and air conditioners (Freon/CFC items) carry a 'small fee'; no amount is published.23 |
| Not accepted | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Items | large, hard-to-handle items such as furniture, appliances, computers, computer monitors, electronic waste and extra yard waste5 |
Recycling in Garden Grove
| Pickup | weekly, same day as trash2 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream (green cart; replacement carts gray with blue lid)5 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (bottles and jars; no glassware, window glass or mirrors)514 |
| Plastics | plastic bottles, jugs, containers and buckets (no resin numbers stated); no plastic bags, film or flexible plastics12 |
Accepted
- paper, cardboard, metal cans, plastic and glass; items empty, clean and dry5
- aluminum and metal cans, clean aluminum foil and pans, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, junk mail, magazines, milk and juice cartons, newspaper, office paper, paper egg cartons, plastic buckets, plastic containers, small scrap metal (under 10 lb, no cords/chains); loose in cart14
Not accepted
- plastic bags, plastic film, shrink wrap; flexible plastics (chip bags, candy wrappers, bubble wrap, pouches); bagged recyclables12
- ceramics, concrete/dirt/asphalt, construction debris, food-soiled paper, food waste, light bulbs, garbage, glassware, hazardous or medical waste, holiday lights, garden hoses, mirrors, propane or helium tanks, restroom waste, window glass, yard trimmings14
- non-recyclable plastics, garden hoses, toys, Styrofoam (Republic 2022 guide)10
Programs
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes - brown organics cart for yard waste and food scraps (single-family)5 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round, weekly on trash day2 |
| How often | weekly2 |
| Rules | material loose or in paper bags only; no plastic, compostable or biodegradable bags; no fats, oils or grease5 |
| Food scraps | yes - all food scraps incl. meat, bones, dairy, and food-soiled paper go in the brown organics cart5 |
| Christmas trees | 2025-26 season (last published): free Republic curbside pickup Dec 26, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026, trees out by 7 a.m. on regular collection days; artificial/flocked trees not eligible. 2026-27 dates not yet published.6 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Anaheim Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | county (OC Waste & Recycling) |
| Address | 1071 N. Blue Gum Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 · Map5 |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; closed rainy days, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day5 |
| Fees | free5 |
| Who can use it | Orange County residents (proof of County residence may be requested; no business waste)5 |
Huntington Beach Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | county (OC Waste & Recycling) |
| Address | 17121 Nichols Lane, Gate 6, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 · Map3 |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; closed rainy days, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day3 |
| Fees | free3 |
| Who can use it | Orange County residents (proof of County residence may be requested; no business waste)3 |
Irvine Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | county (OC Waste & Recycling) |
| Address | 6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618 · Map3 |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; closed rainy days, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day3 |
| Fees | free3 |
| Who can use it | Orange County residents (proof of County residence may be requested; no business waste)3 |
San Juan Capistrano Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | county (OC Waste & Recycling) |
| Address | 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 · Map5 |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; closed rainy days and major holidays5 |
| Fees | free5 |
| Who can use it | Orange County residents (proof of County residence may be requested)5 |
CVT Public Disposal Center
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | Republic Services (CVT) |
| Address | End of Coronado Street, west of Blue Gum Street, Anaheim2 |
| Hours | Mon-Sat 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sun 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.2 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Phone | (714) 238-3301 |
CVT Public Recycling Center
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | Republic Services (CVT) |
| Address | 1071 North Blue Gum Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 · Map2 |
| Hours | Mon-Sat 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sun 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.2 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Phone | (714) 688-0830 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | no online form; call Republic Services Garden Grove at (714) 238-3300 to report a missed pickup5 |
|---|---|
| Phone | Republic Services Garden Grove (714) 238-3300 (City pages; Republic's newsletters also list 800-700-8610 for collection service and billing); City Public Works (714) 741-53752512 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | ggcity.org |
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- Long Beach, CA12 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
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
- Anaheim, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Anaheim)
- 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
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- Fremont, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Alameda County, Fremont office)
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- Evansville, INRepublic Services of Evansville
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- 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.
Garden Grove trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Garden Grove?
Trash is collected weekly (trash, recycling and organics carts all on the same day). Garden Grove does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (ggcity.org) or the Scrapp (city-promoted); Republic Services app/website (address lookup) app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Garden Grove?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday; Thursday routes move to Friday and Friday routes to Saturday (City six-holiday rule).
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Garden Grove?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday; Friday collection moves to Saturday, Dec 26 (Republic's 2026-2027 holiday schedule linked from its Garden Grove page; matches the City's six-holiday rule).
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Garden Grove?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Friday; Friday collection moves to Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 (Republic's 2026-2027 holiday schedule linked from its Garden Grove page).
How do I get rid of bulky items in Garden Grove?
On-call pickup: call or book online. call Republic Services at (714) 238-3300 (City pages) or 800-700-8610 (Republic newsletter) at least 24 hours before your regular collection day and describe the items. They are collected on your next regular collection day. Single-family: put items at the curb with a 'Scheduled for Pickup' sign. Multifamily: arrange through property management. Fees: free for single- and multi-family residents (3 pickups/yr, 10 items each). The older City FAQ says refrigerators and air conditioners (Freon/CFC items) carry a 'small fee'; no amount is published.
Does Garden Grove recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (bottles and jars; no glassware, window glass or mirrors).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Garden Grove?
Use the city’s online form (no online form; call Republic Services Garden Grove at (714) 238-3300 to report a missed pickup) or call Republic Services Garden Grove (714) 238-3300 (City pages; Republic's newsletters also list 800-700-8610 for collection service and billing); City Public Works (714) 741-5375.
Sources
- 1 Trash and RecyclingCity · ggcity.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 FAQ - Collection Schedule & Additional ServicesCity · ggcity.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Community Cleanup DaysCity · ggcity.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Household Hazardous WasteCity · ggcity.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Organics RecyclingCity · ggcity.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 City of Garden Grove Facilities and Services Schedule During Holiday Closure (Dec 17, 2025)City · ggcity.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Trash Pickup MapCity · ggcity.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Republic Services of Garden Grove, CAContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Residential End-of-Year Holiday Schedule 2026-2027Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 City of Garden Grove Residential How-To GuideContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 Bulk Item Pickup Now AvailableContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Fall 2026: Recycling & Waste Newsletter, City of Garden Grove (Republic Services, hosted on ggcity.org)City · ggcity.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 Summer 2026: Recycling & Waste Newsletter, City of Garden Grove (Republic Services, hosted on ggcity.org)City · ggcity.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 14 Organics Recycling - What Goes WhereCity · ggcity.org · checked October 30, 2026
- 15 Household Hazardous Waste (OC Waste & Recycling)County · oclandfills.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 16 Trash pickup GIS query (address API + WMS pw:trash_pickup)City · geonode.ggcity.org · checked October 30, 2026
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