Huntington Beach, CA trash pickup schedule
Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach) Residential cart service (trash, recycling, green organics) by Republic Services; the City's July 2026 organics letter is co-signed by City of Huntington Beach Public Works and Republic Services. Apartments/condos with shared dumpsters have separate (paid) bulky options.125 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly2 |
| Set out | by 6:30 a.m. on your regular collection day2 |
| Your pickup day | Hauler’s address lookup: republicservices.com. App: Republic Services (app / address lookup)1 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday: Thursday and Friday service one day late (Friday on Saturday)1 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Huntington Beach holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Republic observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; if your pickup day falls on one of these holidays, it is delayed one day for the remainder of the week (Friday service on Saturday).12 |
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| Official notice | republicservices.com |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday: Thursday and Friday service one day late (Friday on Saturday)1 |
| 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: Monday-Friday service one day late that week1 |
| 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 | Falls on Saturday; the page gives no rule for a weekend holiday1 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | Monday: Monday-Friday service one day late that week1 |
| 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 and Friday service one day late (Friday on Saturday)1 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday: Friday service on Saturday1 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Delayed one day | Friday: Friday service on Saturday (general rule; no 2027 notice yet)1 |
| 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 Huntington Beach
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call Republic Services at 714.847.3581 at least two business days ahead; most pickups happen on your next regular trash day. Residents must bring items to the curb.1 |
| Limits | 10/4 program: up to 10 bulky items per pickup, 4 pickups per calendar year (residential cart customers)12 |
| Fees | Free for residential cart customers (4 per year); extra pickups for a fee; apartments/condos with shared dumpsters pay a fee12 |
| Accepted |
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| Not accepted | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Alternatives | 3-cubic-yard rent-a-bin (1/2 ton max) for residents: $36.64 (rates effective 7/1/26)6 |
Recycling in Huntington Beach
| Pickup | weekly2 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream35 |
| Glass | accepted in cart3 |
| Plastics | Plastic bottles and containers. The recycling center takes #1-#7, but the city guide prefers #1, #2 and #5 and says #3 (PVC), #6 (polystyrene) and #7 are 'best to put in trash' and #4 bags go back to grocery stores3 |
Accepted
Programs
- Free mattress recycling drop-off (2 per visit) at Republic, 17121 Nichols Lane1
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes5 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round (weekly green cart)2 |
| How often | weekly2 |
| Rules | Green cart: grass, leaves, brush, plants, weeds, small branches; loose or in paper bags only, no plastic bags (even compostable). Branches 4 ft or less and under 6 in. diameter; no palm fronds, dirt, rocks, stumps, pet waste.15 |
| Food scraps | Yes, in the green cart since July 2, 2026: meat, bones, fish, dairy, produce, bread, pasta, eggshells, coffee grounds, food-soiled paper, pizza boxes. No compostable cups/plates/utensils.25 |
| Christmas trees | Curbside on your trash day in the second week of January (last published, no year stated): out by 7 a.m., beside the carts, no stand/ornaments/tinsel, no bag, cut in half if over 6 ft; flocked trees are trash or a special bulky pickup (714.847.3581).12 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
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 · Map8 |
| Hours | Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed major holidays (Thanksgiving Nov. 26, 2026) and rainy weather8 |
| Fees | Free8 |
| Who can use it | Orange County residents8 |
| Limits | Max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; containers no larger than 5 gallons |
| Phone | 714-834-4000 |
Huntington Beach Transfer Station (Republic Services)
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | hauler (Republic Services) |
| Address | 17121 Nichols Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 · Map1 |
| Hours | Scale House (Gate 5): Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC after an Oct 21 fire1 |
| Fees | 1-ton minimum charge; trash $155.94/ton, green waste $132.70/ton; up to 2 mattresses per visit free (rates effective July 1, 2026)1 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | Call Republic Services Customer Service at 714.847.3581 (no online form published)1 |
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| Phone | Republic Services 714.847.3581; City of Huntington Beach (714) 375-5010, [email protected]25 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | huntingtonbeachca.gov |
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All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Huntington Beach trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Huntington Beach?
Trash is collected weekly. Huntington Beach 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 / address lookup) app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Huntington Beach?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday: Thursday and Friday service one day late (Friday on Saturday)
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Huntington Beach?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday: Friday service on Saturday
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Huntington Beach?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Friday: Friday service on Saturday (general rule; no 2027 notice yet)
How do I get rid of bulky items in Huntington Beach?
On-call pickup: call or book online. Call Republic Services at 714.847.3581 at least two business days ahead; most pickups happen on your next regular trash day. Residents must bring items to the curb. Fees: Free for residential cart customers (4 per year); extra pickups for a fee; apartments/condos with shared dumpsters pay a fee.
Does Huntington Beach recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Huntington Beach?
Use the city’s online form (Call Republic Services Customer Service at 714.847.3581 (no online form published)) or call Republic Services 714.847.3581; City of Huntington Beach (714) 375-5010, [email protected].
Sources
- 1 Huntington Beach, CA Waste & Recycling (Republic Services city page, incl. FAQ)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 City of Huntington Beach Residential How-To Guide (Republic Services, 2026)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Huntington Beach Residential Recycling Guidelines (Republic Services, (c)2021)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 What Can Be Recycled? Huntington Beach (2024)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 New Food Waste Organics Recycling for Huntington Beach Residents (July 2026 letter, City Public Works + Republic)city + hauler (co-signed by City of Huntington Beach Public Works and Republic Services) · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 City of Huntington Beach rates effective 7/1/26Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Huntington Beach Transfer Station rates effective July 1, 2026Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 OC Waste & Recycling HHW Collection Center LocationsCounty · oclandfills.com · checked October 30, 2026
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