Anaheim Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place automated carts at the curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Keep carts at least 3 feet away from parked vehicles and obstacles.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place automated carts at the curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Keep carts at least 3 feet away from parked vehicles and obstacles. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Three free bulky item pickups per calendar year for single-family residences, with up to 20 items per pickup. Advance booking required. | Up to 20 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Mandatory organic waste recycling per SB 1383. Food scraps, food-soiled paper, leaves, grass, and yard clippings go loose into the brown cart with the lid closed. |
Trash container requirements
- Use the official black automated cart for non-recyclable solid waste
- Cart lids must be completely closed with no refuse overflowing
- Maintain 3 feet of space between carts and other objects at the curb
- Place wheels toward the curb and arrows pointing toward the street
Anaheim recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard boxes, shipping boxes, and cereal boxes (flattened)
- Paper: newspapers, junk mail, office paper, envelopes, paper bags
- Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and jars (#1 through #7)
- Aluminum, tin, and steel food and drink cans
- Glass bottles and jars of all colors (rinsed clean)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film packaging (empty recyclables loose into cart)
- Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food containers and cups
- Hazardous household chemicals, paint, and automotive fluids
- Electronic waste and household batteries
- Food scraps and yard waste (place in brown organics cart)
Anaheim bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Three free bulky item pickups per calendar year for single-family residences, with up to 20 items per pickup. Advance booking required. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 20 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (714) 238-2444 |
Anaheim holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Anaheim, CA
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Anaheim / Republic Services · contractor
Phone: (714) 238-2444
200 S Anaheim BlvdAnaheim, CA 92805
These collection rules cover Zone Anaheim Municipal Franchise Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Anaheim, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place automated carts at the curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day. Keep carts at least 3 feet away from parked vehicles and obstacles.. These rules apply to Zone Anaheim Municipal Franchise Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Anaheim?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Anaheim Municipal Franchise Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Anaheim?
Three free bulky item pickups per calendar year for single-family residences, with up to 20 items per pickup. Advance booking required. The listed limit is 20 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (714) 238-2444 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Anaheim Municipal Franchise Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Anaheim?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard boxes, shipping boxes, and cereal boxes (flattened), Paper: newspapers, junk mail, office paper, envelopes, paper bags, Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and jars (#1 through #7), Aluminum, tin, and steel food and drink cans, Glass bottles and jars of all colors (rinsed clean). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film packaging (empty recyclables loose into cart), Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food containers and cups, Hazardous household chemicals, paint, and automotive fluids, Electronic waste and household batteries, Food scraps and yard waste (place in brown organics cart). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Anaheim Municipal Franchise Collection Routes.