Chula Vista 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.
Chula Vista 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
- 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
Prohibited items
- 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
Can you recycle these items in Chula Vista?
Can you recycle cardboard in Chula Vista?
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 Chula Vista?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Chula Vista?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Chula Vista?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Chula Vista?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Chula Vista?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Chula Vista?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Chula Vista?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Chula Vista?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Chula Vista?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Chula Vista?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Chula Vista?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
DPW & sanitation contact
Republic Services of Chula Vista (City of Chula Vista Franchise) · contractor
Phone: 619-421-9400
891 Energy WayChula Vista, CA 91911
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.