Oceanside 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.
Oceanside 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 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
Can you recycle these items in Oceanside?
Can you recycle cardboard in Oceanside?
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 Oceanside?
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 Oceanside?
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 Oceanside?
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 Oceanside?
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 Oceanside?
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 Oceanside?
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 Oceanside?
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 Oceanside?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Oceanside?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Oceanside?
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 Oceanside?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
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).