Chula Vista, CA Waste Collection Schedule
Complete waste management schedule including trash pickup, recycling, bulk waste, and special collections for Chula Vista.
Collection Zones & Pickup Days
Find your neighborhood to see your collection schedule
View Interactive Zone MapZone 1 - Northwest/Castle Park Area
Neighborhoods:
- •Northwest Chula Vista
- •Castle Park
- •Village Square
- •Harborside
- •Montgomery
- •Hilltop
Zone 2 - Central/Sunbow Area
Neighborhoods:
- •Sunbow
- •Bonita
- •Rancho del Rey
- •Salt Creek
- •Vista Square
Zone 3 - Telegraph Canyon/Paseo Del Rey
Neighborhoods:
- •Telegraph Canyon
- •Paseo Del Rey
- •La Bella
- •Village Run
- •Rice Canyon
Zone 4 - EastLake Area
Neighborhoods:
- •EastLake
- •EastLake Greens
- •EastLake Woods
- •EastLake Trails
- •EastLake Vistas
- •Olympic Parkway
Zone 5 - Otay Ranch/Rolling Hills Ranch
Neighborhoods:
- •Otay Ranch
- •Rolling Hills Ranch
- •Eastlake III
- •Bella Lago
- •Wolf Canyon
- •Millenia
Zone 6 - Eastern Territories
Neighborhoods:
- •San Miguel Ranch
- •Otay Mesa
- •Otay Valley
- •Poggi Canyon
- •Heritage
- •Salt Creek Ranch
Service Provider
privateRepublic Services of Chula Vista
Bulk Waste Pickup
Accepted Items
- •Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables, dressers)
- •Mattresses and box springs
- •Large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)
- •Water heaters
- •Hot tubs and spas
- •Exercise equipment
- •BBQ grills
- •Small electronics
Not Accepted
- •Hazardous materials
- •Construction debris
- •Auto parts and tires
- •Concrete and rocks
- •Dirt and soil
- •Tree trunks and stumps
- •Business waste
Chula Vista residents can schedule FREE bulky item pickup by calling Republic Services at (619) 421-9400 at least 24 hours before their regular service day. Items must be placed at the curb the night before collection. Additional items beyond the free limit may be picked up for a small fee. Collection cart service customers in good standing can also get two landfill passes and two yard waste passes per year to the Otay Landfill by calling 619-482-4024.
Recycling Program
Accepted Materials
- •Paper: office paper, magazines, mail, newspapers, phone books
- •Cardboard: flattened boxes, shipping boxes, cereal boxes
- •Plastic bottles and containers (#1-#7): water bottles, milk jugs, detergent bottles
- •Plastic food containers: yogurt tubs, clamshells, berry baskets, take-out containers
- •Aluminum and steel cans: soda cans, soup cans, food cans
- •Glass bottles and jars: all colors
- •Food and beverage cartons: milk cartons, juice boxes, soup cartons
- •Mixed paper and shredded paper (in paper bag)
- •Cardboard egg cartons
- •Clean pizza boxes (not food-soiled)
Not Accepted
- •Plastic bags and film (return to grocery stores)
- •Food waste (place in green organics cart)
- •Food-soiled paper products (place in green cart)
- •Styrofoam and polystyrene foam
- •Clothing and textiles
- •Electronics and batteries
- •Hazardous materials
- •Garden hoses and rope
- •Hangers
- •Propane tanks
- •Medical waste and sharps
- •Diapers
- •Ceramics and dishes
All recyclable items must be empty, clean, and dry. Place items LOOSE in the blue bin - do NOT bag recyclables. Remove caps and lids. Flatten cardboard boxes to save space. Contamination (food, liquids, non-recyclables) can cause loads to be rejected. Recyclables must always be placed loose in your recycling container, not in bags. Republic Services offers three sizes of blue recycling carts, and single-family residents receive recycling service at no additional charge beyond trash service fees.
Holiday Schedule
Chula Vista trash, recycling, and organics collection services are delayed by one day when a holiday falls on your scheduled collection day or earlier in the week. The holidays that prompt collection delays in Chula Vista are: New Year's Day (January 1), Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day (December 25). If your scheduled service day falls on or after a holiday, your service day will be delayed by one day. For all other holidays, service will be on regular schedule. Collection times: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Place containers at curb by 7:00 AM on collection day and remove by 8:00 PM.
Important Information
Official Data Sources
- https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/clean/environmental-services/trash
- https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/clean/environmental-services/recycling
- https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/clean/environmental-services/residential-organic-waste-recycling
- https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/clean/environmental-services/hazardous-waste
- https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/clean/environmental-services/special-services
- https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/chula-vista-ca
- https://wastefreesd.org/centers/south-bay-household-hazardous-waste-collection-facility-unincorporated-residents/
- https://otaylandfill.com/
- https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/south-county/story/2022-06-30/food-waste-collection-starts-friday-in-chula-vista-heres-how-it-works
- https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/finance/republic-services