Ventura, CA trash pickup schedule
Ventura 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: E.J. Harrison & Sons Residential trash, recycling and yard/organics (with bagged food waste) collected weekly by E.J. Harrison & Sons; City program office is the Environmental Sustainability Division (805-652-4525). Three carts: black trash, blue recycling, green organics.1 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly1 |
| Set out | carts out by 7 a.m. on collection day; 2-3 ft apart and from mailboxes/cars, wheels facing the curb1 |
| Your pickup day | Not published by the city (official page)1 |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. No change2 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).
Ventura holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | A one-day delay in trash, recycling and organics service on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks for the customers listed per holiday (service occurs the following day); no change for MLK Day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Indigenous Peoples Day and Veterans Day.23 |
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| Official notice | ejharrison.com |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday and Friday customers delayed one day4 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | No change | No change3 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No change | No change3 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | All Monday-Friday customers delayed one day4 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | No change | No change2 |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Sat, Jul 4, 2026 | No change | No change (Saturday)2 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | All Monday-Friday customers delayed one day2 |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No change | No change2 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No change | No change2 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thursday and Friday customers delayed one day (Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday)2 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday customers delayed one day (to Saturday)2 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Ventura
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online1 |
|---|---|
| How to request | request online via E.J. Harrison's service request form (ejharrison.com, choose 'Bulky Item Pickup' and a pickup date) or call 805-647-1414 / 800-41-TRASH; no advance-notice period is published5 |
| Limits | 4 pickups per 12 months1 |
| Fees | free1 |
| Not accepted | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Items | broken or old furniture, water heaters, mattresses, old bathroom and kitchen fixtures, household appliances1 |
Recycling in Ventura
| Pickup | weekly1 |
|---|---|
| Type | single-stream (blue cart); keep clean and loose, no bags except shredded paper4 |
| Glass | accepted in cart (glass containers)4 |
| Plastics | #1-74 |
Accepted
- plastics #1-7, aluminum/metal, glass containers, paper/junk mail, newspapers and magazines, cartons, flattened cardboard, food and shoe boxes, bagged shredded paper4
Not accepted
- plastic bags, hoses, film plastic or shrink wrap, diapers, medical needles/sharps, Styrofoam or straws, food-soiled paper4
Programs
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes1 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round1 |
| How often | weekly1 |
| Rules | green organics cart (older tan carts are used until a new green cart is delivered); yard waste loose in cart; no dirt/rocks, treated wood, plastic, pet waste, trash4 |
| Food scraps | required: food waste bagged and sealed in the yard waste/organics cart14 |
| Christmas trees | 2025-26 season (last published): Dec. 26 - Jan. 12, cut tree into 4-ft sections in the organics/yard waste cart (preferred) or whole tree at the curb on collection day; remove ornaments/tinsel; flocked trees accepted. 2026-27 details not yet published.4 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
City of Ventura HHW collection at Gold Coast Recycling (monthly, by appointment)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | city (Environmental Sustainability Division) at Gold Coast Recycling |
| Address | 5275 Colt St., Ventura · Map1 |
| Hours | third Saturday of the month except December; appointments required (805-652-4525)1 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | Ventura residents1 |
| Limits | 15 gallons or 125 pounds per visit; not accepted: fireworks, smoke detectors, radioactive and medical waste, explosives, compressed gas cylinders, tires, trash |
Gold Coast Recycling (ABOP, self-haul trash, e-waste, recyclables buy-back)
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | private (E.J. Harrison partner) |
| Address | 5275 Colt St., Ventura · Map1 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 5 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 5 a.m.-1 p.m.; 805-642-92361 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
Ventura County Pollution Prevention Center HHW Collection Program
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | 5777 N. Ventura Ave. · Map1 |
| Hours | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | call E.J. Harrison 805-647-1414 (or 800-41-TRASH) or use the online service request form ejharrison.com; the hauler's Ventura page states the missed-pickup number only in its commercial section, the residential section gives 805-647-1414 for service questions15 |
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| Phone | E.J. Harrison & Sons 805-647-1414 or 800-41-TRASH; [email protected]; City of Ventura (items not accepted in trash) 805-652-452514 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | ejharrison.com |
Nearby cities
- Oxnard, CA5 miles · The city collects
- Thousand Oaks, CA22 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Simi Valley, CA29 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Santa Clarita, CA44 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Los Angeles, CA51 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
- Burbank, CA53 miles · The city collects
All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
Ventura trash pickup FAQ
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Ventura?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday and Friday customers delayed one day (Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday)
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Ventura?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday customers delayed one day (to Saturday)
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Ventura?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday and Friday customers delayed one day
How do I get rid of bulky items in Ventura?
On-call pickup: call or book online. request online via E.J. Harrison's service request form (https://ejharrison.com/request-services/, choose 'Bulky Item Pickup' and a pickup date) or call 805-647-1414 / 800-41-TRASH; no advance-notice period is published Fees: free.
Does Ventura recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart (glass containers).
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Ventura?
Use the city’s online form (call E.J. Harrison 805-647-1414 (or 800-41-TRASH) or use the online service request form https://ejharrison.com/request-services/; the hauler's Ventura page states the missed-pickup number only in its commercial section, the residential section gives 805-647-1414 for service questions) or call E.J. Harrison & Sons 805-647-1414 or 800-41-TRASH; [email protected]; City of Ventura (items not accepted in trash) 805-652-4525.
Sources
- 1 Services in the City of Ventura - E.J. Harrison & SonsContracted hauler · ejharrison.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 2026 Holiday Trash Collection Schedule for Ventura Residents (E.J. Harrison, Sep 14, 2026)Contracted hauler · ejharrison.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 2026 Holiday Schedule - E.J. Harrison & SonsContracted hauler · ejharrison.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Trash Flash Winter 2025 - Recycling News for Ventura Residents (E.J. Harrison)Contracted hauler · ejharrison.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Request Services - E.J. Harrison & SonsContracted hauler · ejharrison.com · checked October 30, 2026
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