Santa Ana, CA trash pickup schedule
Santa Ana 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 Exclusive hauler under the City's franchise agreement (contract covers residents and businesses); three-cart system (blue lid recycle, green lid organics, gray lid trash). Residential service is billed by the City Municipal Utility Services Department (714-647-5454).1 |
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| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Set out | at the curb no earlier than 4:00 p.m. the day before collection; put away (out of public view) by midnight on collection day; handles facing the house; on street-sweeping days carts go on the curb or driveway, not in the street26 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: santa-ana.gov2 |
| Holiday | Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday; Thursday and Friday routes one day later (Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28), per the City rule.9 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 4 listed (hours and fees).
Santa Ana holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | When New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day is observed on a weekday, collection for the rest of that week is delayed one day.1268 |
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| Official notice | santa-ana.gov |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday (past). Not listed in the Winter 2026 newsletter; the City rule names New Year's Day and it fell on a weekday, so Thursday-Friday routes ran one day later.2 |
| 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; collections for the rest of the week one day later (past).9 |
| 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 (past). The hauler newsletter printed 'service delayed one day', but the City rule only applies when the holiday is observed on a weekday; not used for future computation.9 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | Monday; collections for the rest of the week one day later (past).9 |
| 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 routes one day later (Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28), per the City rule.9 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday; Friday route one day later (Sat Dec 26), per the City rule.9 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Delayed one day | Friday; Friday route one day later (Sat Jan 2, 2027), per the City rule.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 Santa Ana
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online3 |
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| How to request | call Republic Services 657-467-6220; collected within five working days of the request10 |
| Limits | 4 free pickups per year (curbside homes), up to 4 items each, or four 30-gallon bags of trash, or twenty 30-gallon bags of yard waste; multifamily (3+ units): up to 10 items per unit per calendar quarter combined310 |
| Fees | free for the 4 annual pickups (up to 4 items each); extra pickups or items beyond the free allowance $59.42 per pickup (2026-27 rate sheet, July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027); multifamily: 10 items per unit per quarter free, then $67.69 for up to 2 items per pickup plus $9.03 per item above 21013 |
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| Not accepted |
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Recycling in Santa Ana
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Type | single-stream (blue-lid cart; three-cart system with organics and trash)4 |
| Glass | accepted in cart10 |
| Plastics | Not published by the city (official page) |
Accepted
- paper & cardboard, metal cans, plastic & glass (empty, clean and dry)10
Not accepted
- dishes & mirrors, garden hoses, toys, carpet & rugs, tires & auto parts, hazardous waste, yard & food waste, furniture & appliances, diapers & pet waste, construction waste, clothing & bedding, plastic bags & Styrofoam10
Programs
- contamination monitoring: courtesy notice; fees may be assessed from the fourth reported occasion ($13.49 per event on the 2026-27 rate sheet)413
- free door-to-door universal waste collection (household and auto batteries, fluorescent bulbs, electronics, mercury thermometers) by appointment; free curbside used motor oil/filter collection; up to four free sharps mail-back containers per year; all via Republic 657-467-622010
- walkout service at no additional charge for qualifying disabled residents (DMV placard/plate or physician letter; no other capable person in the home); available to all residents for a fee ($33.71 on the 2026-27 rate sheet)1013
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | yes - organics cart (green lid) for yard waste, food waste and food-soiled paper10 |
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| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | green-lid organics cart; no plastic bags of any type (even compostable), no compostable utensils, no fats/oils/grease; paper bags OK10 |
| Food scraps | yes - curbside in the organics cart (SB 1383)10 |
| Christmas trees | Curbside for three weeks after Christmas on your regular collection day (different truck), no extra charge; bare tree (no decorations or stand), cut in half if over 6 ft, at the curb no earlier than noon the day before; flocked trees cannot be recycled (cut up, trash cart); after the period cut up into the green organics/yard waste cart; live wreaths and greenery (undecorated) also go in that cart. Last published dates: Dec. 26, 2025-Jan. 13, 2026 (2026-27 dates not yet published).2910 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Anaheim HHW Collection Center
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | county (OC Waste & Recycling) |
| Address | 1071 N. Blue Gum Street, Anaheim, CA 92806 · Map11 |
| Hours | 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday (closed on major holidays and in rainy weather)11 |
| Fees | free11 |
| Who can use it | Orange County residents only (proof of County residence may be requested); no businesses, churches, schools, nonprofits or agencies11 |
Huntington Beach HHW Collection Center
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | county (OC Waste & Recycling) |
| Address | 17121 Nichols Lane, Gate 6, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 · Map11 |
| Hours | 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday (closed on major holidays and in rainy weather)11 |
| Fees | free11 |
| Who can use it | Orange County residents only (proof of County residence may be requested); no businesses, churches, schools, nonprofits or agencies11 |
Irvine HHW Collection Center
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | county (OC Waste & Recycling) |
| Address | 6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618 · Map11 |
| Hours | 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday (closed on major holidays and in rainy weather)11 |
| Fees | free11 |
| Who can use it | Orange County residents only (proof of County residence may be requested); no businesses, churches, schools, nonprofits or agencies11 |
San Juan Capistrano HHW Collection Center
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | county (OC Waste & Recycling) |
| Address | 32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 · Map11 |
| Hours | 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday (closed on major holidays and in rainy weather)11 |
| Fees | free11 |
| Who can use it | Orange County residents only (proof of County residence may be requested); no businesses, churches, schools, nonprofits or agencies11 |
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 657-467-6220; collection completed by the next day10 |
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| Phone | Republic Services 657-467-6220; City Public Works Helpline 714-647-33806 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | santa-ana.gov |
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- 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
- 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)
- Grand Prairie, TXRepublic Services
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- Fort Collins, CORepublic Services
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- Salinas, CARepublic Services of Salinas
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- Palm Bay, FLRepublic Services
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- Antioch, CARepublic Services (Republic Services of Contra Costa County)
- Evansville, INRepublic Services of Evansville
- Richmond, CARepublic Services
- 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.
Santa Ana trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (santa-ana.gov).
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Santa Ana?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday; Thursday and Friday routes one day later (Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28), per the City rule.
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Santa Ana?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday; Friday route one day later (Sat Dec 26), per the City rule.
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Santa Ana?
New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Delayed one day: Friday; Friday route one day later (Sat Jan 2, 2027), per the City rule.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Santa Ana?
On-call pickup: call or book online. call Republic Services 657-467-6220; collected within five working days of the request Fees: free for the 4 annual pickups (up to 4 items each); extra pickups or items beyond the free allowance $59.42 per pickup (2026-27 rate sheet, July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027); multifamily: 10 items per unit per quarter free, then $67.69 for up to 2 items per pickup plus $9.03 per item above 2.
Does Santa Ana recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Santa Ana?
Use the city’s online form (call Republic Services 657-467-6220; collection completed by the next day) or call Republic Services 657-467-6220; City Public Works Helpline 714-647-3380.
Sources
- 1 Solid Waste and RecyclingCity · santa-ana.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Trash and recycling pick-up scheduleCity · santa-ana.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Bulky item pickup is free and easyCity · santa-ana.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Recycling programsCity · santa-ana.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 About Republic ServicesCity · santa-ana.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Public Works frequently asked questionsCity · santa-ana.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Neighborhood Cleanup Program (incl. Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-Off Days)City · santa-ana.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Republic Services of Santa Ana, CAContracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Republic Services Santa Ana Newsletter, Winter 2026Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 Residential Recycling and Trash Program Services Guide (2025)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 OC Waste & Recycling - Household Hazardous WasteCounty · oclandfills.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Residential Trash Collection web map (ArcGIS Online item c30e972dcba04abfab240bae59e8b035, City of Santa Ana org)City · arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 13 City of Santa Ana Curbside Service Unit Refuse Rates, July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 (linked from Republic's Santa Ana page)Contracted hauler · republicservices.com · checked October 30, 2026
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