Chula Vista, California resident guide
Chula Vista trash, recycling & bulky pickup schedule
Schedule Chula Vista bulky pickup, check the ten item weekly allowance, free landfill passes, cart timing, recycling, and holiday delays.
Official source links checked on September 2, 2026.
Regular household service
Trash and recycling service
Start here for the recurring household collections residents use most often.
Chula Vista trash, recycling, and yard waste carts may be collected between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Place them at the curb by 7 a.m. and remove them by 8 p.m.
Put accepted recycling loose in the blue cart and keep it empty, clean, and dry. Do not bag ordinary recyclables.
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 Chula Vista service works
Call Republic Services at 619-421-9400 at least 24 hours before the regular service day. Apartment and condominium residents should ask their property manager to arrange collection.
Chula Vista free bulky-item service
Call at least 24 hours before the regular service day
Chula Vista homes and businesses with Republic Services cart service can schedule bulky collection at no additional charge. Call before the route day and identify every item, especially appliances or anything difficult for a two-person crew to handle.
The rolling limit is 60 bulky items during any 90-day period.
Call Republic Services at 619-421-9400 before the service day.
Eligible cart customers may request two passes, each covering up to one ton.
Remove empty trash, recycling, and yard carts by 8 p.m.
Common questions
Chula Vista bulky pickup questions
How many Chula Vista bulky items can be collected?
Eligible cart customers may schedule up to 10 bulky items in a week, subject to a maximum of 60 items in any 90-day period.
What should an apartment resident do?
Contact the property manager or homeowners association representative. They can arrange the complex's free bulky collection with Republic Services.
Which holidays may delay Chula Vista carts?
Routes on or after New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day may move one day later.
City rules at a glance
Local limits before placement
Up to ten bulky items may be collected weekly, with a rolling maximum of 60 items in any 90-day period. Difficult items over 60 pounds may carry a charge.
Use the curb location and date confirmed by Republic Services. Keep the sidewalk, driveway, mailbox, carts, and vehicle access clear.
Local detail that matters
What makes Chula Vista service different
Eligible cart customers can also request two landfill passes and two yard waste passes each year. Each landfill pass covers up to one ton and expires 90 days after issue.
Item guidance
What may go in the bulk item pile
Accepted examples
appliances, furniture, mattresses, other large items
Not accepted
Hazardous materials, tires, electronics, and construction debris are commonly excluded. See the official Chula Vista page below for the full list of items that are not accepted.
Holiday collectionChula Vista holiday collection guidancePublished city guidance
Routes on or after New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day may move one day later.
TrashDayFinder does not fill this section with assumed federal holiday dates. A specific delay or makeup date will appear after it is confirmed in published local guidance.
Sources used for this guide
Official supporting information
TrashDayFinder used these public sources to prepare the resident guidance above. They were checked on September 2, 2026 and are provided here as evidence.
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