Anaheim, California resident guide
Anaheim trash, recycling & bulky item pickup schedule
Schedule Anaheim bulky item collection, review the three pickup and 20 item allowances, prepare appliances and furniture, and find weekly trash and recycling guidance.
Official source links checked on September 1, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Republic Services collects Anaheim household trash every week. Use the provider schedule for the address and have the cart ready for the assigned route.
Republic Services collects Anaheim recycling every week. Place accepted bottles, cans, paper, and flattened cardboard loose in the blue cart.
Need it gone before the city service?
Get a LoadUp quote when the local date is too far away or an item is excluded.
Start here
How Anaheim service works
Call Republic Services at 714-238-2444 or use the Anaheim Republic Services page. Prepare a complete item list, wait for the confirmed date, and place only the approved items at the curb.
Anaheim resident collection guide
Use one of three annual pickups for up to 20 approved items
Anaheim includes year round bulky collection through Republic Services. Make one complete item list before calling, wait for the confirmed date, and use 311 instead when the material was abandoned on public property.
The household allowance resets each calendar year.
List every qualifying item when arranging collection.
Republic Services will not enter the home to remove an item.
A public property report does not use the household's annual allowance.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before placement
A household receives three bulky item pickups per calendar year with up to 20 approved items at each pickup.
Place approved items at the curb by 7 a.m. on the confirmed date and keep the public walkway open. Republic Services does not enter a home to remove items.
Local detail that matters
What makes Anaheim service different
Report an item abandoned on public property through 311 or Anaheim Anytime instead of using a household bulky appointment. The City says that report does not count against the home's annual pickup allowance.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulk item pile
Accepted examples
The City lists qualifying furniture, stoves, water heaters, refrigerators, tables, mattresses, electronics, and other approved household items.
Not accepted
Household hazardous waste, paint, oil, chemicals, batteries, tires, construction debris, vehicle bodies, and items that cannot be handled safely by the crew do not qualify for ordinary bulky collection.
Holiday collectionAnaheim delays every route one day during Labor Day week2026 schedule confirmed
Republic Services moves trash, recycling, and green waste one day later after Labor Day. The delay continues through Saturday for the remainder of the week.
Monday through Friday routes all move
Monday collection occurs Tuesday, and each later weekday follows one day behind through Saturday.
Bulky pickup needs its confirmation
Keep the appointment date supplied by Republic Services because a booked bulky collection may use separate instructions.
One day delay for the remainder of the week
Routes on and after the holiday move one day later through Saturday.
- Labor Day, Monday, September 7
Common questions
Anaheim collection FAQ
How many Anaheim bulky pickups are free?
Each household receives three pickups per calendar year.
How many items can Anaheim collect at one pickup?
A confirmed pickup may include up to 20 approved items.
Will Republic Services remove an item from inside my home?
No. Place approved items at the curb for the confirmed pickup.
What should I do with illegally dumped items in Anaheim?
Report items abandoned on public property through 311 or Anaheim Anytime. Do not add them to a household appointment.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on September 1, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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