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Garden Grove Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 10 items per collection. Republic Services offers up to three free bulky item collections per calendar year (up to 10 items per pickup)

Garden Grove bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Garden Grove
Collection ruleRepublic Services offers up to three free bulky item collections per calendar year (up to 10 items per pickup)
Limit per pickup10 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeRequired before collection.
Dispatch phone714-238-2444

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

How to throw away a mattress in Garden Grove

Follow the listed bulk rule: Republic Services offers up to three free bulky item collections per calendar year (up to 10 items per pickup)

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: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.

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.

The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.

DPW & sanitation contact

Republic Services (City of Garden Grove franchise) · contractor

Phone: 714-238-2444

11222 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Visit Official Garden Grove Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at ggcity.org

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).