Trash and Recycling Pickup Schedule for Chula Vista, CA

Chula Vista provides trash, recycling, and yard waste collection services through a contract with Republic Services. This article provides key details on service days, guidelines, and resources for Chula Vista residents and businesses to properly manage waste and recycling.

Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

• Trash, recycling, and yard waste are collected weekly on your designated day.

• Find your personalized collection schedule by entering your address on the Republic Services Chula Vista Collection Schedule Lookup.

• Collection occurs between 7 AM – 6 PM on your service day. Have bins curbside by 7 AM.

• Service will be delayed by one day on these holidays:

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

Trash Cart Size and Fees

• Chula Vista provides one black trash cart per household. You can select the size:

  • 35 gallon
  • 64 gallon
  • 96 gallon

• Your trash collection fee depends on the size of your cart. Contact Republic Services to change cart sizes.

• No extra trash will be collected outside the cart. Contact Republic to purchase extra trash capacity if needed.

Recycling Cart Guidelines

Follow these guidelines for your blue recycling cart:

• All recyclables can be mixed together – no sorting needed.

• Rinse food residue from containers.

• No plastic bags in the cart – bag recyclables at the curb instead.

• Break down cardboard boxes flat.

• Acceptable items include:

  • Plastic bottles and jugs
  • Paper and cardboard
  • Aluminum cans
  • Steel cans
  • Glass bottles and jars

Yard Waste Cart Tips

• Yard waste is collected weekly in your green cart.

• Acceptable yard waste includes leaves, grass, prunings, and branches.

• No trash or recycling in the yard waste cart.

• Cut branches to fit fully inside the cart with the lid closed.

Cart Placement

• Place carts in the street with wheels against the curb.

• Carts must have lids closed.

• Leave 18 inches minimum between carts.

• Position carts for automated arm pickup with no obstructions.

• Avoid parking vehicles near your carts on collection day.

Missed Collection

If your trash, recycling, or yard waste is not collected on your scheduled day:

• Call Republic Services at 619-421-9400 to report the missed pickup.

• Republic will send a truck to collect your carts within 24 hours of your call.

• Make sure carts are curbside with lids closed by 7 AM the day after you report the miss.

Bulky Item Collection

• Large bulky items like furniture and mattresses require special pickup.

• Call Republic Services to schedule bulky item collection. Fees apply.

• Avoid placing bulky items in landfill trash carts. This can damage automated equipment.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Household hazardous waste like chemicals, batteries, and electronics require special disposal:

• Drop off these items at the Chula Vista Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.

• Contact Republic Services before attempting to dispose of hazardous items in your trash.

Additional Recycling and Diversion Programs

Chula Vista offers these extra recycling and waste diversion programs:

• Annual bulky item collection – 2 free landfill passes per year for Chula Vista residents.

• Sharps disposal – Drop-off kiosks for used needles and lancets.

• Food waste recycling – Food scraps collection for composting.

• Used motor oil recycling – Drop-off locations to recycle used oil.

Learn more about sustainability programs and events in Chula Vista at the Environmental Services Department site. Proper waste management helps keep Chula Vista clean, healthy, and environmentally-friendly for all residents and visitors.