Oceanside Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

Oceanside, located in sunny Southern California, is a beachside city with a population of about 180,000 residents. With its growing population and popularity as a tourist destination, effective trash and recycling collection is essential to keeping Oceanside clean and sustainable. This article provides an overview of trash and recycling programs, schedules, and contact information for Oceanside residents and visitors.

Trash and Recycling Service Provider

Waste Management is the contracted franchise service provider for trash, recycling, and organics collection in Oceanside. They provide carts, bins, and roll-offs for residential and commercial customers throughout the city.

Automated Curbside Collection

Oceanside utilizes automated curbside collection for single-family homes. Residents have 3 carts – blue for recycling, green for organics including yard waste and food scraps, and black or gray for landfill trash. Carts are collected weekly on designated service days.

Oceanside’s Three Cart Sizes:

• 96 gallon
• 64 gallon
• 35 gallon

Larger landfill carts are available for an additional monthly fee. Waste Management can be contacted to request cart exchanges or additional services.

Collection Schedule

Most Oceanside neighborhoods have Monday – Thursday collection days. Trash carts must be placed curbside by 6 AM on collection day, but no earlier than 5 PM the evening before. Carts should be removed from the curb by 6 PM on collection day.

Specific collection days are determined by neighborhood:

• Monday – South Coast Highway, St. Malo, Fire Mountain, Jeffries Ranch, Ocean Hills, Melba Bishop.

• Tuesday – Downtown, Pier View North, Pier View Heights, Seaside, San Luis Rey Heights.

• Wednesday – Capistrano, Libby Lake, Crown Heights, North River.

• Thursday – Morro Hills, Foussat, Oceanview Hills, Mesa Margarita, Rancho Del Oro.

View the Oceanside Collection Schedule Map to find your specific neighborhood and service day.

Holiday Schedule

If the regular collection day falls on or after a major holiday, service will be delayed by one day that week.

Oceanside observes the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

If the holiday falls on a Sunday, there is no schedule change.

View the Sanitation Holiday Schedule for exact dates.

Bulky Items and Extra Service

Residents can schedule collection of bulky items that don’t fit in the carts, such as furniture and appliances. Waste Management offers 2 free bulky item collections per year. Additional pickups can be scheduled for a fee of $25.49 for the first item and $15.24 for each additional item.

Other extra services like cleaning out a garage or removing construction debris can also be scheduled for an additional cost.

Recycling Right

Contamination of recycling and organics carts is a major issue, as it can ruin entire truckloads. Oceanside aims for “Zero Waste” and needs resident’s help to recycle properly.

Check What Goes Where if you aren’t sure about an item. When in doubt, throw it out!

Food Scraps Recycling

As of January 1, 2024, all residents and businesses will be required to participate in food scraps recycling. Food scraps and food soiled paper will go in the green organics cart. Backyard composting is also encouraged.

Visit Food Scraps Recycling at Home for more information on getting started.

Multi-Family and Commercial Collection

Special programs and collection schedules are in place for apartments, condos, businesses, and industrial facilities. Waste Management works directly with property managers and business owners to provide bins, carts, and dumpsters tailored to their unique needs.

Contact Waste Management at (760) 439-2824 for more information on multifamily and commercial services.

Free Drop-Off Programs

In addition to curbside collection, Oceanside provides several free drop-off programs for responsible disposal of hazardous waste.

Household Hazardous Waste drop-off is available at the Oceanside Facility twice per week, Wednesday & Saturdays 8am-3pm. Items accepted include chemicals, batteries, electronics, needles, etc.

Used motor oil and filters can be taken to over a dozen certified Centers in Oceanside for proper recycling.

Medication and sharps drop boxes are located at police stations and some pharmacies.

Buyback Recycling Center

The Oceanside Buyback Recycling Center accepts all CRV beverage containers for cash refunds Monday-Saturday 9am to 4pm. They also take scrap metal, ewaste, cardboard, and more for recycling.

Billing and Contact Information

As of July 2022, Waste Management bills residents directly for trash and recycling services based on cart sizes. View billing rates and pay your bill online through WM Billing Services.

For questions, to request service changes, or report issues, contact Waste ManagementCustomer Service:

Phone: (760) 439-2824

Website: Oceanside Waste Management

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Proper trash and recycling services are vital for keeping Oceanside clean and sustainable. The city aims to eventually achieve zero waste through reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting. They need each resident and visitor to do their part by following collection schedules, recycling right, and utilizing programs available. Contact Waste Management or the Oceanside Environmental Division with any questions.