Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Cypress
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Same day as trash pickup
Yard Waste
Same day as trash pickup
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste and recycling services are contracted through Valley Vista Services, which manages customer billing directly.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
Free pull-out service is available for residents with qualifying disabilities (proof required).
Black or Brown Bin (Trash)
All regular refuse must fit inside the cart with the lid completely closed. Place carts at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged pet waste and litter
- ✓Disposable diapers
- ✓Styrofoam and packing peanuts
- ✓Ceramics and broken dishes
- ✓Chip bags and wrappers
- ✓Cactus and palm fronds
- ✓Treated wood or heavily soiled items
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Items must be clean, dry, and placed loosely in the blue cart. Do not bag recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paper
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers
- ✓Glass jars and bottles
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Junk mail and magazines
Do NOT Include
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Plastic bags or film
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Batteries (unless bagged on top)
Yard Waste Bin
No plastic bags or compostable plastic bags unless specifically approved. All organic material must go into the green cart to comply with state law.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Weeds and prunings
- ✓Fruits, vegetables, peels, and pits
- ✓Meat, poultry, fish, and bones
- ✓Dairy products and eggs
- ✓Food-soiled paper and coffee grounds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Two (2) collections per calendar year.
Placement
Place approved bulky items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the morning of your scheduled pickup day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (couches, tables, chairs, mattresses)
- ✓ Appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers)
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, computers, monitors)
- ✓ Bundled lumber or branches (max 48 inches long)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Liquid paint
- ✕ Motor oil
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris (without a special bin)
The two scheduled pickups per calendar year are provided at no additional charge. Additional pickups beyond the yearly limit may incur a fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your scheduled collection day falls on or after an observed holiday, your pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week (e.g., Friday collections will occur on Saturday).
Yard Waste Exception
Organic waste pickup follows the same holiday delay schedule as regular trash and recycling.
If the holiday falls on a weekend, your collection schedule will usually remain unaffected. Always verify with Valley Vista Services.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter/Post-Holiday
December - JanuaryAnnual Christmas tree recycling runs from December 26th through the third Saturday in January. Trees longer than 6 feet must be cut in half. All ornaments, tinsel, flocking, and stands must be completely removed before placing the tree at the curb.
Year-Round
January - DecemberDue to Orange County's mild climate, landscaping waste is generated continuously. Ensure that landscapers know it is illegal to dispose of green waste in regular trash containers; all yard waste must be placed in the green organics cart.
Local Tips & Community Info
Weekly Collection with Valley Vista Services
Homeowners in Cypress rely on Valley Vista Services (VVS) for their weekly refuse and recycling collection. To ensure a seamless pickup, you must wheel your carts out to the street edge by 6:00 AM on your designated collection morning. Carts should not be left out for extended periods; city ordinances require residents to pull their bins back onto their property within 12 hours after the trucks have emptied them. If you are unsure of your specific neighborhood's route day, Valley Vista provides an interactive schedule map on their official website where you can type in your home address to verify your service times.
Proper Sorting for a Greener Orange County
Protecting the local environment means paying close attention to how you sort your household materials. The blue container is meant strictly for clean paper, flattened cardboard, glass, and rigid plastics. Cypress also fully enforces the state-mandated SB 1383 organics rules, utilizing the green cart for all yard clippings, leaves, and food scraps. Items like vegetable peels, meat bones, and food-soiled paper must go directly into this green bin. To avoid attracting insects during the warmer months, the city recommends freezing your food scraps in a paper bag before tossing them into the container on collection day.
Scheduling Oversized and Bulky Item Collections
When it comes time to discard large appliances, old couches, or heavy electronics, stuffing them into standard carts is strictly prohibited. Fortunately, Cypress residents holding an active residential account with Valley Vista Services are eligible for free bulky item collections throughout the year. You must call VVS customer service at least 48 hours before your regular trash day to get your address placed on the driver's manifest for that week. Keep in mind that items abandoned on the curb without a pre-scheduled appointment may result in a code enforcement violation and potential illegal dumping fines from the city.
Bin Positioning and Street Sweeper Coordination
Automated collection vehicles require a specific amount of physical space to operate their mechanical hydraulic arms safely. When staging your bins at the curb, ensure they are placed side-by-side with a minimum of two feet of clearance between each container. They must also be positioned at least three feet away from parked cars, fire hydrants, and mailboxes. Furthermore, it is critical to coordinate your cart placement with the local street sweeping schedule. Blocking the municipal street sweeper's path with your trash bins will likely result in a parking citation from the Cypress Police Department.
Safe Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
For materials that pose a severe environmental hazard, the standard three-cart residential system is completely off-limits. Items such as harsh pool chemicals, used motor oil, fluorescent light bulbs, and volatile lithium-ion batteries cannot be placed in your curbside bins. Instead, residents need to transport these toxic materials to one of the nearby Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Centers, such as the regional facility located in nearby Huntington Beach. Dropping off these materials is completely free for all Cypress residents and guarantees that dangerous chemicals are safely processed away from local landfills.
Drop-off Facilities
Orange County HHW Collection Center (Huntington Beach)
17121 Nichols Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (Gate 6 at Rainbow Disposal)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request an additional recycling or trash bin in Cypress?
You can request extra carts by contacting Valley Vista Services customer service at 714-380-5450. While there is a fee for ordering an extra black trash cart, residents can request an additional blue recycling cart at no extra charge.
Where should I store my trash carts on non-collection days?
To maintain neighborhood aesthetics, the Cypress Municipal Code requires that all waste containers be stored behind a screened area so they cannot be viewed from the public right-of-way.
Can I throw leftover food and meat into my yard waste bin?
Yes. Cypress operates a co-mingled organics program to comply with state law (SB 1383). All food scraps, including meat, dairy, bones, and vegetables, must be placed directly into your green organic waste cart.
How do I dispose of old paint and motor oil in Cypress?
Household hazardous waste like paint, motor oil, and chemicals cannot be thrown in your curbside bins. Cypress residents should transport these items to the closest Orange County HHW drop-off facility, located at 17121 Nichols Street in Huntington Beach.