Anaheim Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 20 items per collection. Three free bulky item pickups per calendar year for single-family residences, with up to 20 items per pickup. Advance booking required.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Appliances
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
Construction debris
Not verifiedLocal curbside rules are not verified. Ask the sanitation office whether this material is accepted and whether a separate appointment is required.
How to throw away a mattress in Anaheim
Follow the listed bulk rule: Three free bulky item pickups per calendar year for single-family residences, with up to 20 items per pickup. Advance booking required.
Special disposal mandates
Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.
Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and water heaters are accepted through the bulky collection program with advance notification for safe Freon handling.
Local disposal alternatives in Orange County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Anaheim Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
1071 N Blue Gum St, Anaheim, CA 92806
County of Orange regional collection facility accepting household hazardous materials, chemicals, paints, batteries, and electronics.
The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.
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.