Santa Ana 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 Set out automated carts no earlier than 4:00 p.m. the day before collection and by 6:00 a.m. on pickup day. Carts must be removed from the curb by midnight on collection day.
- 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: Set out automated carts no earlier than 4:00 p.m. the day before collection and by 6:00 a.m. on pickup day. Carts must be removed from the curb by midnight on collection day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Four free bulky item collections per calendar year for residential curbside customers, with up to 4 large items per collection. Scheduling required. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Mandatory organic waste recycling per SB 1383. Place food waste, yard trimmings, grass clippings, and leaves loose in the green organics container. |
Trash container requirements
- Use the official black automated container for residential waste
- Cart lids must be fully closed to prevent litter and odor
- Position carts facing the street with handles toward the curb or house
- Ensure carts do not block sidewalks or street sweepers during scheduled route hours
Santa Ana recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard boxes (flattened and placed clean inside blue cart)
- Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, and brown paper bags
- Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs (#1 through #7)
- Aluminum beverage cans, tin food cans, and clean foil trays
- Glass bottles and jars of all colors (emptied and rinsed)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film (do not bag recyclables in plastic)
- Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food trays and packing peanuts
- Household hazardous chemicals, motor oil, and liquid paint
- Consumer electronics, cords, and rechargeable batteries
- Food scraps and yard waste (place in green organics cart)
Santa Ana bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Four free bulky item collections per calendar year for residential curbside customers, with up to 4 large items per collection. Scheduling required. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (657) 467-6220 |
Santa Ana 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: Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana / Republic Services · contractor
Phone: (657) 467-6220
20 Civic Center PlazaSanta Ana, CA 92701
These collection rules cover Zone Santa Ana Municipal Curbside Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Santa Ana, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Set out automated carts no earlier than 4:00 p.m. the day before collection and by 6:00 a.m. on pickup day. Carts must be removed from the curb by midnight on collection day.. These rules apply to Zone Santa Ana Municipal Curbside Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Santa Ana?
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 Santa Ana Municipal Curbside Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Santa Ana?
Four free bulky item collections per calendar year for residential curbside customers, with up to 4 large items per collection. Scheduling required. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (657) 467-6220 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Santa Ana Municipal Curbside Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Santa Ana?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard boxes (flattened and placed clean inside blue cart), Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, and brown paper bags, Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and tubs (#1 through #7), Aluminum beverage cans, tin food cans, and clean foil trays, Glass bottles and jars of all colors (emptied and rinsed). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film (do not bag recyclables in plastic), Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food trays and packing peanuts, Household hazardous chemicals, motor oil, and liquid paint, Consumer electronics, cords, and rechargeable batteries, Food scraps and yard waste (place in green organics cart). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Santa Ana Municipal Curbside Routes.