Irvine, CA Waste Collection Schedule
Complete waste management schedule including trash pickup, recycling, bulk waste, and special collections for Irvine.
Collection Zones & Pickup Days
Find your neighborhood to see your collection schedule
View Interactive Zone MapZone 1 - North Irvine Villages
Neighborhoods:
- •Northwood
- •Northwood Pointe
- •Northpark
- •Oak Creek
- •Woodbridge (North)
- •Deerfield
- •Turtle Rock
- •University Park
Zone 2 - Central Irvine Villages
Neighborhoods:
- •University Town Center
- •Rancho San Joaquin
- •Westpark
- •Eastwood
- •El Camino Real
- •Woodbridge (South)
- •College Park
- •Harvard Square
Zone 3 - West and Southwest Irvine
Neighborhoods:
- •Quail Hill
- •Turtle Ridge
- •Shady Canyon
- •The Willows
- •Walnut Village
- •The Colony
- •Old Towne Orange
- •Heritage Park
Zone 4 - East Irvine Villages
Neighborhoods:
- •Woodbury
- •Portola Springs
- •Stonegate
- •Cypress Village
- •Orchard Hills
- •Laguna Altura
- •Jeffrey Open Space
- •Los Olivos
Zone 5 - Great Park Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods:
- •Great Park Neighborhoods
- •Pavilion Park
- •Beacon Park
- •Cadence Park
- •Parasol Park
- •The Spectrum
- •Orange Tree
- •Greentree
Zone 6 - Southeast Irvine
Neighborhoods:
- •The Ranch
- •The Meadows
- •Smoketree
- •Culverdale
- •El Camino Glen
- •Irvine Business Complex
- •Airport Area
- •Sand Canyon
Service Provider
privateWaste Management of Orange County
Bulk Waste Pickup
Accepted Items
- •Sofas and couches
- •Mattresses and box springs
- •Tables and chairs
- •Dressers and cabinets
- •Desks and bookcases
- •Bed frames
- •Large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)
- •Water heaters
- •Furniture (indoor and outdoor)
- •Bicycles
- •Exercise equipment
- •BBQ grills (propane tanks removed)
- •Carpets and rugs
- •Electronic waste (TVs, computers, monitors)
- •Batteries (household and automotive)
- •Cell phones and small electronics
- •Printers and office equipment
Not Accepted
- •Construction debris or materials
- •Concrete, bricks, or asphalt
- •Dirt, soil, rocks, or sand
- •Hazardous materials or chemicals
- •Paint (take to HHW facility)
- •Propane tanks or gas cylinders
- •Automobile tires
- •Auto parts or car batteries
- •Business or commercial waste
- •Medical waste or sharps
- •Tree stumps or large logs
- •Yard waste (use green cart)
- •Explosives or ammunition
- •Compressed gas cylinders
Irvine residents receive TWO FREE bulky item pickups per calendar year, with up to 4 items per appointment (including electronic waste). Schedule by calling 949-642-1191 or online at WM website. Additional pickups beyond the 2 annual free pickups are available for a fee. Items must be placed curbside by 6:00 AM on your regular collection day. Electronic waste (e-waste) such as TVs, computers, and batteries are included in the free bulky item pickup service. Great Park Neighborhoods residents receive FOUR FREE bulky item pickups per year.
Recycling Program
Accepted Materials
- •Paper: office paper, writing paper, envelopes, mail (including junk mail)
- •Cardboard: flattened boxes, shipping boxes, food boxes (cereal, crackers, pasta)
- •Corrugated cardboard (flatten and break down)
- •Magazines, catalogs, and brochures
- •Newspapers and inserts
- •Phone books and file folders
- •Shredded paper (place in clear plastic bag)
- •Paperback books and hard bound books (inside pages only)
- •Milk cartons and juice cartons (aseptic cartons)
- •Beverage boxes (Tetra Pak)
- •Cereal boxes, tissue boxes, shoe boxes, and egg cartons
- •Plastic bottles and jugs (#1-#7)
- •Plastic water bottles and soda bottles
- •Plastic containers (yogurt cups, deli containers, clamshells)
- •Plastic buckets and plant pots
- •Rigid plastic items and toys (#1-#7)
- •Aluminum cans and beverage cans
- •Tin and steel cans (soup, vegetables, pet food, coffee)
- •Clean aluminum foil and aluminum trays
- •Metal scrap and clean metal items
- •Metal hangers (bundle together)
- •Empty aerosol cans (completely empty)
- •Empty paint cans (completely dry, no liquid)
- •Glass bottles and jars (all colors: clear, green, brown)
- •Food jars (pasta sauce, pickles, jam)
- •Beverage bottles (wine, beer, liquor, juice)
Not Accepted
- •Plastic bags and plastic film (return to grocery stores)
- •Food waste or food-contaminated items (use green organics cart)
- •Greasy or wet cardboard (pizza boxes go in green cart)
- •Tissue paper, napkins, and paper towels (use green cart)
- •Waxed cardboard or wax-coated paper
- •Stickers, address labels, and tape
- •Styrofoam (all types, including packing materials)
- •Foam packing peanuts or foam packaging
- •Batteries (take to HHW facility)
- •Electronics (use e-waste recycling or HHW facility)
- •Hazardous materials (use HHW facility)
- •Light bulbs (take to HHW facility)
- •Mirrors, window glass, or ceramics
- •Drinking glasses or Pyrex
- •Garden hoses
- •Clothing, textiles, and fabric
- •Hangers (metal hangers acceptable if bundled)
- •Medical waste or sharps
- •Propane tanks or gas cylinders
- •Plastic wrap or cling film
- •Rubber or latex items
- •Disposable diapers
- •Animal manure
- •Palm tree parts (use green cart)
- •Incandescent light bulbs (use trash cart)
All recyclables must be empty, clean, and dry. Place items LOOSE in the gray recycling cart - DO NOT use plastic bags (exception: shredded paper in clear bags only). Flatten cardboard boxes to save space. Remove caps and lids from bottles and jars. Rinse containers to remove food residue. Keep the recycling cart free of contamination - food waste, liquids, and non-recyclable items reduce recycling quality and can cause loads to be rejected. For specific recycling questions, visit Waste Management website or call 949-642-1191.
Holiday Schedule
When a holiday falls on a weekday, residential trash, recycling, and organics collection will be delayed ONE DAY for the remainder of that week. Thursday collections move to Friday, and Friday collections move to Saturday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be NO DELAYS to the regular collection schedule. Major holidays affecting collection: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The Irvine Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 6411 Oak Canyon is closed on major holidays and during rainy weather. Collection times: Place carts curbside by 6:00 AM on your collection day. Carts should be placed at least 3 feet apart and 3 feet from obstacles (parked cars, mailboxes, trees). For holiday schedule questions, contact Waste Management at 949-642-1191.
Important Information
Official Data Sources
- https://cityofirvine.org/environmental-programs/garbage
- https://cityofirvine.org/recycling-waste/three-cart-waste-collection
- https://cityofirvine.org/environmental-programs/household-recycling
- https://cityofirvine.org/environmental-programs/hazardous-waste-collection-centers
- https://cityofirvine.org/environmental-programs/hauler-information
- https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/ca/irvine/trash-pickup-irvine-ca
- https://oclandfills.com/hazardous-waste
- https://oclandfills.com/hazardous-waste/locations-and-hours-operation
- https://www.gpngreatlife.com/utilities
- https://villages.irvinestandard.com/
- https://www.irvineconnection.com/irvines-22-villages/