Oxnard, CA trash pickup schedule
Oxnard 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 | The city collects City of Oxnard Public Works, Environmental Resources Division collects trash, recycling and organics; service is mandatory for all residential properties. Multi-family service varies by location.2 |
|---|---|
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Set out | Carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day (may go out the night before); remove within 12 hours after collection; carts 2 ft apart and 5 ft from parked cars, mailboxes, etc.; handles and wheels toward the home. Residential collection runs 6:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Carts out late are subject to a return pick-up fee.1 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: oxnard.gov. App: Recycle Oxnard Tool (My Schedule / Get Calendar)6 |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Delayed one day. delayed starting Wednesday 11/11 through the rest of the week2 |
Bulk items: By appointment (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Oxnard holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Trash, recycling and organics carts are delayed by one day after the listed City holidays; the City publishes the exact effect per holiday each year (see observed).1 |
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| Official notice | oxnard.gov2 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Changes; see details | Thursday collection delayed to Friday 1/2/26 (Thursday only)2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Delayed one day | delayed all week (1/19-1/23)2 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Delayed one day | delayed all week (2/16-2/20)2 |
| César Chávez Day | Tue, Mar 31, 2026 | Delayed one day | delayed starting Tuesday 3/31 through the rest of the week2 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | delayed all week (5/25-5/29)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) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | No change | observed Friday 7/3; no trash delay2 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | delayed all week (9/7-9/11)2 |
| 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 | Delayed one day | delayed starting Wednesday 11/11 through the rest of the week2 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Changes; see details | Thursday collection delayed to Friday 11/27/26 (Thursday only)2 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | No change | no trash delay2 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Oxnard
| How it works | By appointment1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call the Public Works Call Center (805) 385-8060 or email [email protected]; the City's Recycle Oxnard Tool app can also request bulky item pickups. Items go on the curb, not on porches or driveways.1 |
| Limits | Up to 5 household items per request; one free curbside bulky collection per year with qualified residential service. Accepted: sofas and other furniture, washers, dryers and other appliances, carpet rolls, mattresses and box springs, water heaters, bags of trash, other bulky household items.1 |
| Fees | 1 free pickup per year; each additional pickup $47.74 (up to 5 items); additional fees for hard-to-handle items, tires and freon extraction1 |
| Not accepted | Not published by the city (official page) |
Recycling in Oxnard
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream1 |
| Glass | accepted in cart1 |
| Plastics | Not published by the city (official page) |
Accepted
- Glass, plastic, metal, paper, cardboard (blue-lid cart)1
Not accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes1 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | Green-lid cart: yard clippings, grass, branches and bagged food scraps1 |
| Food scraps | Yes: bagged food scraps go in the green-lid organics cart with yard waste1 |
| Christmas trees | 2026-27: free drop-off Dec 26, 2026-Jan 10, 2027 at Del Norte Station (111 S Del Norte Blvd, Mon-Sat 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m.), College Park (3250 S Rose Ave), 'olołkoy (Oxnard Beach) Park (1601 S Harbor Blvd) and the Dog Park (463 S H Street), parks dawn to dusk. Year-round: cut-up tree inside the organics cart. Jan 11-22, 2027: whole tree next to the organics cart on collection day. Flocked trees accepted.6 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Del Norte Regional Recycling & Transfer Station
| Type | Transfer station |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 111 S Del Norte Blvd, Oxnard, CA 93033 (trash trucks and self-haulers enter from Sturgis Road) · Map3 |
| Hours | Mon-Sat 5:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed Sunday3 |
| Fees | Self-haul rates effective July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027: minimum $30.14 up to 1/2 ton; solid waste $108.69/ton; recycling $51.24/ton; organic $199.08/ton; green waste $122.18/ton; C&D $139.92/ton; tires $9 (<36 in), $30 (36-60 in), $200 (>60 in); hard-to-handle bulky $135/ton; appliances $15/unit; freon extraction $30 residential; +$4/ton outside city limits; 2.35% card fee (up to $3,000). Free: dry mattresses/box springs, clean dry carpet rolls/squares.3 |
| Who can use it | open to self-haulers; extra $4/ton outside Oxnard city limits3 |
Del Norte Buy-Back Center (HHW, CRV, used oil)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 111 S Del Norte Blvd, Oxnard, CA · Map4 |
| Hours | Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; no appointment4 |
| Fees | free; limit 5 units or 125 lb. Accepts antifreeze, household batteries, light bulbs, lead-acid batteries, used motor oil and filters, latex paint, e-waste. CRV bottles and cans redeemed.4 |
| Who can use it | Oxnard residents; proof of residency (driver license or utility bill)4 |
Clean Harbors (City-contracted HHW, by appointment)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | contractor |
| Address | given when booking (designated location)4 |
| Hours | by appointment only; no walk-ins4 |
| Fees | free to Oxnard residents through the City contract4 |
| Who can use it | Oxnard residents4 |
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: report a service problem by phone (805) 385-8060 or email [email protected]2 |
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| Phone | (805) 385-8060 (Public Works Call Center, Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.); email [email protected]2 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | oxnard.gov2 |
| [email protected] (What Goes Where / Recycle Oxnard Tool questions)6 |
Nearby cities
- Ventura, CA5 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Thousand Oaks, CA19 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Simi Valley, CA27 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Santa Clarita, CA43 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Los Angeles, CA47 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
- Burbank, CA50 miles · The city collects
All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Oxnard trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Oxnard?
Oxnard does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (oxnard.gov) or the Recycle Oxnard Tool (My Schedule / Get Calendar) app.
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Oxnard?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Changes; see details: Thursday collection delayed to Friday 11/27/26 (Thursday only)
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Oxnard?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. No change: no trash delay
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Oxnard?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Changes; see details: Thursday collection delayed to Friday 1/2/26 (Thursday only)
How do I get rid of bulky items in Oxnard?
By appointment. Call the Public Works Call Center (805) 385-8060 or email [email protected]; the City's Recycle Oxnard Tool app can also request bulky item pickups. Items go on the curb, not on porches or driveways. Fees: 1 free pickup per year; each additional pickup $47.74 (up to 5 items); additional fees for hard-to-handle items, tires and freon extraction.
Does Oxnard recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Oxnard?
Use the city’s online form (No online form: report a service problem by phone (805) 385-8060 or email [email protected]) or call (805) 385-8060 (Public Works Call Center, Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.); email [email protected].
Sources
- 1 Recycling & Trash for Single Family Homes (City of Oxnard)City · oxnard.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Trash & Recycling Pickup, incl. 2026 Holiday Trash Delay Schedule (City of Oxnard)City · oxnard.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Del Norte Regional Recycling & Transfer Station (City of Oxnard)City · oxnard.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Household Hazardous Waste (City of Oxnard)City · oxnard.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Drop-Off Days (City of Oxnard)City · oxnard.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Recycle Oxnard Tool + Christmas Tree Recycling 2026-2027 (City of Oxnard)City · oxnard.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 2026 Residential Collection & Street Sweeping Calendar (PDF, City of Oxnard)City · oxnard.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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