Orange, CA trash pickup schedule

Orange trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 138,365 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	A private hauler under city contract: CR&R Environmental Services CR&R runs a City of Orange page (residential, commercial, multi-family, construction) and also provides the city's street sweeping.¹
How often	Yard waste weekly¹
Set out	at the curb no later than 6:30 a.m. on collection day; carts about 1 ft apart and 3 ft from obstructions, handles and wheels toward the house; remove within 12 hours after service¹
Your pickup day	Not published by the city (official page)¹
Holidays	The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule.

Bulk items: Scheduled pickup: request it ahead (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).

Orange holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	CR&R observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; when one falls on a weekday, service is one day late for the rest of the week¹
Official notice	crrwasteservices.com¹

No dated list of holidays is published for Orange; 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.

Sources: City of Orange - Residential Services Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Orange

How it works	Scheduled pickup: request it ahead¹
How to request	Book through CR&R Online Scheduling (secured.crrwasteservices.com); pickup on your regular collection day¹
Limits	Four pickups per year included; each item under 150 lb and manageable by a two-person crew¹
Fees	Four pickups per year included; extra fee once the four are used (amount not published)¹
Not accepted	Car batteries, tires, automotive parts, construction and demolition debris¹

Sources: City of Orange - Residential Services Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Orange

Pickup	Not published by the city (official page)
Type	single-stream¹
Glass	accepted in cart¹
Plastics	PET, HDPE, PVC, LDPE (incl. grocery bags), PP, PS and 'other' plastics per CR&R's Orange table; remove liquids, lids and food residue¹

Accepted

Paper: cardboard, junk mail, magazines, phonebooks, chipboard (cereal/cracker boxes), newspaper, computer and white paper, milk/juice cartons¹
Plastics: PET bottles, HDPE detergent and water/milk containers, pails, LDPE bags and shrink wrap, PP yogurt containers, PS plates/cups/food trays, mixed plastic containers, plastic toys¹
Metal: aluminum and tin cans, empty aerosol cans, dry empty paint cans, foil, coat hangers¹
Glass food and beverage bottles and jars¹

Not accepted

Waxed paper; mixed paper/metal products¹
Flower/plant containers; mixed plastic/metal products¹
Automotive and plumbing parts¹
Ceramics, mirrors, fluorescent tubes, light bulbs, safety glass¹
Hazardous waste and e-waste¹

Programs

Textiles accepted (clothing, shoes, linens, towels; not stuffed animals or pillows) per CR&R's Orange table; how to set out not stated¹
Curbside e-waste and refrigerator pickup by appointment through CR&R Online Scheduling¹

Sources: City of Orange - Residential Services Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	yes - green organics cart¹
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	weekly¹
Rules	Green cart: grass, plants, leaves, garden trimmings, weeds, wood chips; no palm fronds, pet waste, sod/dirt; food may be bagged in compostable, clear or paper bags¹
Food scraps	yes - food scraps go in the green organics cart with yard waste¹
Christmas trees	Curbside tree collection Dec 26-Jan 31 (season year not stated): place tree at curb on service day, ornaments/lights/stand removed, cut in half if over 6 ft; separate truck, no need to call¹
Leaf collection	Leaves go in the green cart; don't rake or blow them into the gutter¹

Sources: City of Orange - Residential Services Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

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 · Map³
Hours	Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays (Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2026; New Year's Day Jan 1, 2027) and in rainy weather³
Fees	free³
Who can use it	Orange County residents³
Limits	max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; no containers over 5 gallons

Huntington Beach Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (OC Waste & Recycling)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The county
Address	17121 Nichols Lane, Gate 6, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 · Map³
Hours	Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays (Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2026; New Year's Day Jan 1, 2027) and in rainy weather³
Fees	free³
Who can use it	Orange County residents³
Limits	max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; no containers over 5 gallons

Irvine Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (OC Waste & Recycling)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The county
Address	6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618 · Map³
Hours	Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays (Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2026; New Year's Day Jan 1, 2027) and in rainy weather³
Fees	free³
Who can use it	Orange County residents³
Limits	max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; no containers over 5 gallons

San Juan Capistrano Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (OC Waste & Recycling)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The county
Address	32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 · Map³
Hours	Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed on major holidays (Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2026; New Year's Day Jan 1, 2027) and in rainy weather³
Fees	free³
Who can use it	Orange County residents³
Limits	max 15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; no containers over 5 gallons

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: HHW Locations and Hours of Operation Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	mipu.crrwasteservices.com (CR&R Report a Missed Pickup)¹
Phone	CR&R (800) 826-9677¹
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	crrwasteservices.com¹

Sources: City of Orange - Residential Services Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.

Orange trash pickup FAQ

How do I get rid of bulky items in Orange?

Scheduled pickup: request it ahead. Book through CR&R Online Scheduling (https://secured.crrwasteservices.com:8843/); pickup on your regular collection day Fees: Four pickups per year included; extra fee once the four are used (amount not published).

Does Orange recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Orange?

Use the city’s online form (mipu.crrwasteservices.com) or call CR&R (800) 826-9677.

Sources

1
City of Orange - Residential ServicesContracted hauler · crrwasteservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
2
CR&R Environmental Services home (service advisory)Contracted hauler · crrwasteservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
3
HHW Locations and Hours of OperationCounty · oclandfills.com · checked October 30, 2026

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Second-pass verification against every source: November 1, 2026. Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.