Carlsbad Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Carlsbad recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Cardboard Boxes (broken down)
- Paper, Envelopes, and Catalogs
- Aluminum Cans and Steel Food Cans
- Glass Bottles and Jars
- Plastic Bottles, Jugs, and Tubs (#1-7)
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags and Stretch Film
- Polystyrene Foam
- Electronics and Lithium Batteries
- Needles and Syringes
Can you recycle these items in Carlsbad?
Can you recycle cardboard in Carlsbad?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Carlsbad?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Carlsbad?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Carlsbad?
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Can you recycle plastic #3 in Carlsbad?
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Can you recycle plastic #4 in Carlsbad?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in Carlsbad?
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Can you recycle plastic #6 in Carlsbad?
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Can you recycle plastic #7 in Carlsbad?
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Can you recycle glass in Carlsbad?
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Can you recycle aluminum in Carlsbad?
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Can you recycle shredded paper in Carlsbad?
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DPW & sanitation contact
Republic Services of San Diego (City of Carlsbad Franchise) · contractor
Phone: 760-332-6464
1635 Faraday Ave.Carlsbad, CA 92008
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Carlsbad, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place gray trash cart at curb by 6:00 AM on pickup day. Maintain 3 feet of space around all containers.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Carlsbad?
As of 2026-10-10: 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 Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Carlsbad?
Up to 3 free bulky item collections per calendar year (up to 5 items per pickup) by advance appointment. The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 760-332-6464 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).
What items are accepted for recycling in Carlsbad?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard Boxes (broken down), Paper, Envelopes, and Catalogs, Aluminum Cans and Steel Food Cans, Glass Bottles and Jars, Plastic Bottles, Jugs, and Tubs (#1-7). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags and Stretch Film, Polystyrene Foam, Electronics and Lithium Batteries, Needles and Syringes. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Mon-Fri by Street Address).