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Chula Vista Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 10 items per collection. Drivers will not service contents or bundles left outside of the carts or on the curb. For larger volumes of materials, consider using one of your free annual yard waste or landfill passes, or scheduling a bulky pickup for large items by calling 619-421-9400 at least 24 hours in advance.

Chula Vista bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Chula Vista
Collection ruleDrivers will not service contents or bundles left outside of the carts or on the curb. For larger volumes of materials, consider using one of your free annual yard waste or landfill passes, or scheduling a bulky pickup for large items by calling 619-421-9400 at least 24 hours in advance.
Limit per pickup10 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeRequired before collection.
Dispatch phone619-421-9400

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

How to throw away a mattress in Chula Vista

Follow the listed bulk rule: Drivers will not service contents or bundles left outside of the carts or on the curb. For larger volumes of materials, consider using one of your free annual yard waste or landfill passes, or scheduling a bulky pickup for large items by calling 619-421-9400 at least 24 hours in advance.

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 and large bulky items can be collected via scheduled pickup or hauled using complimentary Otay Landfill passes issued to account holders in good standing.

Local disposal alternatives in San Diego 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 of Chula Vista (City of Chula Vista Franchise) · contractor

Phone: 619-421-9400

891 Energy Way
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Visit Official Chula Vista Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at republicservices.com

These collection rules cover Zone Chula Vista Residential Curbside Routes.

Trash & recycling questions

What days is trash collected in Chula Vista, CA?

Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Face carts toward the street with wheels against the curb or gutter the night before or by 7 a.m. on your scheduled service day.. These rules apply to Zone Chula Vista Residential Curbside Routes.

Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Chula Vista?

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 Chula Vista Residential Curbside Routes.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Chula Vista?

Drivers will not service contents or bundles left outside of the carts or on the curb. For larger volumes of materials, consider using one of your free annual yard waste or landfill passes, or scheduling a bulky pickup for large items by calling 619-421-9400 at least 24 hours in advance. The listed limit is 10 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 619-421-9400 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Chula Vista Residential Curbside Routes.

What items are accepted for recycling in Chula Vista?

The listed accepted materials are Aluminum cans, clean foil, and aluminum baking trays, Steel, tin, and empty aerosol food and personal care cans, Glass beverage bottles and food jars (empty, clean, and dry), Cardboard and chipboard packaging boxes (flattened), Clean paper, newspaper, magazines, and mail. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic grocery bags, film plastic, and shrink wrap, Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) cups, trays, and packing materials, Food scraps, liquids, and yard waste (use green organics cart), Household hazardous chemicals, motor oil, batteries, and paint, Mirrors, light bulbs, window glass, and ceramics. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Chula Vista Residential Curbside Routes.