Santa Ana Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. Four free bulky item collections per calendar year for residential curbside customers, with up to 4 large items per collection. Scheduling required.
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 |
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 Santa Ana
Follow the listed bulk rule: Four free bulky item collections per calendar year for residential curbside customers, with up to 4 large items per collection. Scheduling 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 containing refrigerant such as refrigerators and air conditioners are collected through bulky item appointments with advance scheduling for certified CFC extraction.
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.
Orange County Waste & Recycling - Irvine Collection Facility
6411 Oak Canyon, Irvine, CA 92618
County hazardous waste and electronic recycling collection center serving central Orange County residents.
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 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.