Santa Ana, CA Waste Collection Schedule
Complete waste management schedule including trash pickup, recycling, bulk waste, and special collections for Santa Ana.
Collection Zones & Pickup Days
Find your neighborhood to see your collection schedule
View Interactive Zone MapZone 1 - Central and Downtown
Neighborhoods:
- •Downtown Santa Ana
- •Civic Center
- •Santa Ana Triangle
- •Artesia Pilar
- •Fairbridge Square
- •Central City
- •Zoo District
- •Pico-Lowell
- •Madison Park
- •French Court
Zone 2 - North and Northeast
Neighborhoods:
- •Logan
- •Delhi
- •Grand Sunrise
- •Heninger Park
- •Thornton Park
- •Morrison Park
- •Fairhaven
- •Mar-Les
- •Bella Vista
- •Wilshire Square
Zone 3 - West and Northwest
Neighborhoods:
- •Floral Park
- •West Floral Park
- •Historic French Park
- •Fisher Park
- •Flower Park
- •Edna Park
- •Northwest
- •Windsor Village
- •Windsor Village North
- •Cornerstone Village
Zone 4 - South and Southeast
Neighborhoods:
- •South Coast
- •Pacific Park
- •Riverview
- •Riverview West
- •Riverglen
- •Portola Park
- •Park Santiago
- •Saddleback View
- •Shadow Run
- •Young Square
Zone 5 - East and Central East
Neighborhoods:
- •Bristol Memory Coalition
- •Bristol Warner
- •Valley Adams
- •Mabury Park
- •Laurelhurst
- •Lacy
- •Lyon Street
- •Meredith Parkwood
- •Morning Sunwood
- •Sunwood Central
Zone 6 - Southwest and Midtown
Neighborhoods:
- •Washington Square
- •Casa Bonita
- •Casa de Santiago
- •Cedar Evergreen
- •Centennial Park
- •Metro Classic
- •Mid-City
- •New Horizons
- •Republic Homes
- •Rosewood Baker
- •Sandpointe
- •Santa Ana Memorial Park
- •Santa Anita
- •West Grove Valley
- •Willard
- •Concord
Service Provider
privateRepublic Services
Bulk Waste Pickup
Accepted Items
- •Refrigerators and freezers
- •Beds and mattresses
- •Box springs
- •Sofas and couches
- •Chairs and recliners
- •Tables and desks
- •Dressers and cabinets
- •Bookcases and shelving
- •Dishwashers
- •Washers and dryers
- •Stoves and ovens
- •Water heaters
- •Computer monitors and TVs
- •Laptop computers
- •Large furniture items
- •Small appliances
Not Accepted
- •Tires
- •Batteries
- •Paints and oils
- •Construction debris
- •Chemicals of any kind
- •Freon-containing appliances (without proper removal)
- •Rocks, sand, gravel, or dirt
- •Logs and tree stumps
- •Carpet
- •Hazardous waste
- •Medical waste
- •Business or commercial waste
Santa Ana residents with curbside trash collection are eligible for 4 FREE bulky item pickups each calendar year, with up to 4 items accepted at each pickup. Multifamily properties (3 or more units) receive up to 10 items per unit per calendar quarter. To schedule, call Republic Services at 657-467-6220 or fill out the Bulky Request Form on the city website. Computer monitors, TVs, and laptop computers are accepted during bulky item pickups. Apartment and condominium residents should contact their property manager or HOA to schedule bulky item pickup. Items must be placed at the curb by collection day. Republic Services does not enter homes or properties to retrieve items.
Recycling Program
Accepted Materials
- •Paper: office paper, writing paper, envelopes, mail (including junk mail)
- •Cardboard: flattened boxes, shipping boxes, food boxes
- •Magazines, catalogs, and brochures
- •Newspapers and inserts
- •Phone books and file folders
- •Beverage and food cans (aluminum and steel)
- •Tin cans (soup, vegetables, pet food)
- •Plastic bottles and jugs (all types, with lids on)
- •Plastic containers (yogurt cups, deli containers, clamshells)
- •Glass containers and bottles (all colors)
- •Aluminum cans
- •Metal scrap
- •Cartons (milk, juice, broth cartons)
- •Clean and dry cardboard
- •Paper bags
- •Cereal and food boxes
- •Rigid plastic containers
Not Accepted
- •Plastic bags and film (return to grocery stores)
- •Food waste or food-contaminated items (use green organics cart)
- •Greasy or wet cardboard (use green organics cart if food-soiled)
- •Tissue paper, napkins, and paper towels (use green organics cart)
- •Construction/demolition waste
- •Auto parts and tires
- •Household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners)
- •Medical waste
- •Electronic waste (use e-waste recycling)
- •Aerosol cans (take to HHW facility)
- •Batteries (take to HHW facility)
- •Hazardous materials
- •Mirrors or ceramics
- •Garden hoses
- •Clothing and textiles
- •Hangers
- •Light bulbs (take to HHW facility)
- •Propane tanks
- •Styrofoam
- •Diapers
Santa Ana uses a three-cart system where residents separate materials into: 1) recyclables cart (blue/gray), 2) organics cart (green), and 3) trash cart (black). Keep all recyclables free of food and liquid. Never put recyclables in containers or bags - place items loose in the cart. Flatten cardboard to save space. Plastic bottles and jugs should have lids on. Rinse containers to remove food residue. Place carts at the curb with handles facing your home, no earlier than 4 PM the day prior to collection. Carts should be 3 feet apart and away from obstacles like cars, mailboxes, and utility poles. For special collection of batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and electronic devices, call Republic Services at 657-467-6220 for an appointment.
Holiday Schedule
When the following holidays are observed on a weekday, trash, recycling, and organics collections for the remainder of the week will be delayed ONE DAY: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Place carts at the curb with handles facing your home, no earlier than 4:00 PM the day prior to collection. Carts should be 3 feet apart and away from obstacles. The Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers are closed on major holidays and during rainy weather. For holiday schedule questions or missed collections, contact Republic Services at 657-467-6220. Street sweeping may also be affected by holidays - ensure carts are not blocking street sweeping routes.
Important Information
Official Data Sources
- https://www.santa-ana.org/trash-recycling/
- https://www.santa-ana.org/trash-and-recycling-pick-up-schedule/
- https://www.santa-ana.org/recycling-programs/
- https://www.santa-ana.org/bulky-item-pickup-is-free-and-easy/
- https://www.santa-ana.org/about-republic-services/
- https://www.santa-ana.org/our-neighborhoods/
- https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/santa-ana-ca
- https://oclandfills.com/hazardous-waste
- https://oclandfills.com/hazardous-waste/locations-and-hours-operation
- https://www.santa-ana.org/question/what-items-can-be-recycled/
- https://www.santa-ana.org/question/how-can-i-dispose-of-household-hazardous-waste/