Oceanside 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 WM provides a 32-gallon cart (gray) for weekly trash collection. You may request a 64 or 96-gallon cart for an additional charge. Place carts at curb by 6 a.m.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based 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: WM provides a 32-gallon cart (gray) for weekly trash collection. You may request a 64 or 96-gallon cart for an additional charge. Place carts at curb by 6 a.m. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Waste Management offers curbside bulk trash pickup for Oceanside residents through online scheduling or customer service | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Separately collect food scraps, yard debris, and food-soiled paper from trash and recycling in organics carts. |
Trash container requirements
- Use WM gray carts for non-recyclable solid waste
- Keep lids fully closed with all trash inside
- Maintain 3 feet clearance around each cart
Oceanside recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and Paperboard Boxes
- Newspapers, Mail, and Magazines
- Glass Bottles and Food Jars
- Aluminum and Tin Cans
- Plastic Bottles and Jugs
Prohibited items
- Food scraps in regular trash or recycling cart
- Plastic Bags and Film Wrap
- Styrofoam Foam Packaging
- Hazardous Waste and Electronics
Oceanside bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Waste Management offers curbside bulk trash pickup for Oceanside residents through online scheduling or customer service |
|---|---|
| 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 | 760-439-2824 |
Oceanside 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: Oceanside, 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. |
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DPW & sanitation contact
Waste Management (City of Oceanside franchise) · contractor
Phone: 760-439-2824
2880 Industry StreetOceanside, CA 92054
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Oceanside, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out WM provides a 32-gallon cart (gray) for weekly trash collection. You may request a 64 or 96-gallon cart for an additional charge. Place carts at curb by 6 a.m.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Oceanside?
As of 2026-09-24: 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 Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Oceanside?
Waste Management offers curbside bulk trash pickup for Oceanside residents through online scheduling or customer service The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 760-439-2824 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in Oceanside?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and Paperboard Boxes, Newspapers, Mail, and Magazines, Glass Bottles and Food Jars, Aluminum and Tin Cans, Plastic Bottles and Jugs. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Food scraps in regular trash or recycling cart, Plastic Bags and Film Wrap, Styrofoam Foam Packaging, Hazardous Waste and Electronics. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).