City of Oceanside Trash Schedule

The city of Oceanside, California provides trash, recycling, and yard waste collection services for residential and commercial properties. This article outlines Oceanside’s collection schedule, guidelines, and other key details to help residents and businesses properly set out waste and recyclables for curbside pickup.

Overview of Collection Schedule

• Trash is collected weekly on designated days depending on location. View the collection day lookup tool or city map to find your scheduled day.

• Recycling is collected every other week on designated days depending on location. Check the collection schedule to confirm your recycling weeks.

• Yard waste is collected weekly year-round on the same day as trash pickup.

• Bulky items are collected on the 4th Wednesday of each month by appointment only. Schedule online.

• Household hazardous waste must be dropped off. See the disposal guide.

Trash Collection Guidelines

• Trash carts cannot exceed 95 gallons and must weigh less than 250 pounds when full.

• Extra trash must fit in the cart with the lid fully closed for collection. Bagged trash outside carts is not picked up.

• Trash should be placed curbside before 6 AM on collection day but not earlier than 5 PM the evening prior.

• Carts must be removed from the curb by 6 PM on the collection day. Store carts in a garage or side/back yard.

Recycling Collection Guidelines

• Accepted curbside recyclables include paper, cardboard, aluminum/metal cans, glass bottles/jars, and plastic containers labeled #1-#7.

• Keep recyclables loose in the cart – no plastic bags. Place extras in paper bags or cardboard boxes.

• Have carts curbside by 6 AM but not earlier than 5 PM the evening before your collection week.

• Check the acceptable materials list for full details.

Yard Waste Collection Guidelines

• Yard waste includes leaves, grass clippings, weeds, plants, branches. Place in paper bags or rigid containers labeled “yard waste.”

• Branches cannot exceed 4 feet long. Bundle branches using string or twine – no wire.

• No plastic bags are permitted. Empty yard waste from plastic bags into paper bags or cans.

• Yard waste containers cannot exceed 32 gallons and 50 pounds.

Bulky Item Collection Guidelines

• Bulky items include furniture, appliances, mattresses, scrap metal. Freon removal & tagging required for appliances.

• Up to 8 total items can be collected per appointment. No construction/remodeling debris accepted.

• Place items curbside by 6 AM on the 4th Wednesday of the month. Schedule pickups online.

Holiday Schedule Changes

If a holiday falls on a Monday-Friday, collection for the remainder of the week shifts to one day later. View the city’s holiday schedule.

Additional Disposal Options

• The Oceanside Resource Recovery Facility accepts household hazardous waste and recyclables.

• The El Corazon Compost Facility accepts yard waste dropoff for a fee.

• Find recycling dropoff locations for tires, mattresses, and other difficult items using the Beyond the Bin directory.

Contact Information

Contact Waste Management of North County for questions about Oceanside’s trash and recycling services:

Phone: (760) 439-2824

Email: [email protected]

Website: wm.com

Look up your Oceanside collection schedule and find additional resources on the city’s Solid Waste & Recycling page. Report missed pickups using the online form.