Garden Grove 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 Regular pickup days will not change unless collection falls on or after one of six holidays. Place carts at curb by 6 a.m.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based 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: Regular pickup days will not change unless collection falls on or after one of six holidays. Place carts at curb by 6 a.m. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Republic Services offers up to three free bulky item collections per calendar year (up to 10 items per pickup) | Up to 10 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Place green waste, leaves, and food scraps in designated organics containers per City and Republic Services rules. |
Trash container requirements
- Use Republic Services automated curbside carts
- Keep carts 3 feet from parked cars and fences
- Lids must remain fully closed during pickup
Garden Grove recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Paper and Cardboard Packaging
- Glass Bottles and Food Jars
- Metal and Aluminum Beverage Cans
- Plastics #1 through #7
Prohibited items
- Plastic Grocery Bags
- Polystyrene Foam
- Electronic Scrap and Batteries
- Hazardous Chemicals
Garden Grove bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Republic Services offers up to three free bulky item collections per calendar year (up to 10 items per pickup) |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 10 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 |
Garden Grove 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: Garden Grove, 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. |
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DPW & sanitation contact
Republic Services (City of Garden Grove franchise) · contractor
Phone: 714-238-2444
11222 Acacia ParkwayGarden Grove, CA 92840
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Garden Grove, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Regular pickup days will not change unless collection falls on or after one of six holidays. Place carts at curb by 6 a.m.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Garden Grove?
As of 2026-09-24: 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 Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Garden Grove?
Republic Services offers up to three free bulky item collections per calendar year (up to 10 items per pickup) The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 714-238-2444 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in Garden Grove?
The listed accepted materials are Paper and Cardboard Packaging, Glass Bottles and Food Jars, Metal and Aluminum Beverage Cans, Plastics #1 through #7. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Grocery Bags, Polystyrene Foam, Electronic Scrap and Batteries, Hazardous Chemicals. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).