Huntington Beach 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 Wheeled carts emptied one time per week under residential cart service. Set out by 7 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: Wheeled carts emptied one time per week under residential cart service. Set out by 7 a.m. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Republic Services offers scheduled bulky item disposal for residential customers with cart service | Up to 10 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Place yard trimmings and organic materials in green organics carts according to Republic Services guidelines. |
Trash container requirements
- Use City-issued brown wheeled carts for regular household trash
- Keep lids securely closed to prevent seagulls and windblown trash
- Maintain 3 feet distance between carts and all surrounding vehicles
Huntington Beach recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Aluminum and Tin Cans
- Glass Bottles and Jars
- Plastic Containers #1 through #7
- Cardboard and Paper Bags
- Newspapers and Office Paper
Prohibited items
- Plastic Shopping Bags
- Expanded Polystyrene Foam
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Electronics and Batteries
Huntington Beach bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Republic Services offers scheduled bulky item disposal for residential customers with cart service |
|---|---|
| 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 | 714-847-3581 |
Huntington Beach 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: Huntington Beach, 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 Huntington Beach franchise) · contractor
Phone: 714-847-3581
2000 Main StreetHuntington Beach, CA 92648
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Residential Cart Districts (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Huntington Beach, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Wheeled carts emptied one time per week under residential cart service. Set out by 7 a.m.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Cart Districts (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Huntington Beach?
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 Cart Districts (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Huntington Beach?
Republic Services offers scheduled bulky item disposal for residential customers with cart service The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 714-847-3581 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Cart Districts (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in Huntington Beach?
The listed accepted materials are Aluminum and Tin Cans, Glass Bottles and Jars, Plastic Containers #1 through #7, Cardboard and Paper Bags, Newspapers and Office Paper. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Shopping Bags, Expanded Polystyrene Foam, Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics and Batteries. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Cart Districts (Monday through Friday).