Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Fullerton
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone (collected weekly on trash day)
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone (collected weekly on trash day)
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash collection fees are conveniently billed directly through your City of Fullerton utility statement along with water and sewer.
Billing Cycle
Bi-Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail, Drop Box
Pro Tip / Discount
Free walk-out cart service is available for eligible seniors and residents with disabilities upon request.
Black Bin (Trash)
Place your cart at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. Ensure the lid is completely closed and the bin is clear of vehicles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Styrofoam and foam packaging
- ✓Chip bags and flexible pouches
- ✓Broken ceramics and glass
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓General landfill garbage
Green Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag your recyclables. All items must be placed loosely in the green container and follow the 'Empty, Clean, Dry' rule.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean and dry paper
- ✓Flattened cardboard boxes
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs (#1-#7)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Clothing and textiles
- ✕E-waste
- ✕Hazardous materials
Yard Waste Bin
Do not use plastic bags, even if labeled 'compostable'. Place all organics directly into the brown container to prevent processing contamination.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food scraps (meat, dairy, vegetables, bones)
- ✓Yard trimmings and leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Flower waste
- ✓Food-soiled paper (pizza boxes, paper napkins)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Unlimited bulky item pickups per calendar year for residential customers.
Placement
Schedule your pickup by calling 1-800-700-8610. Place the approved items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the day of your scheduled collection.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, dressers, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Appliances (refrigerators, washers)
- ✓ E-waste (televisions, computers, stereos)
- ✓ Large household items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Building and construction materials
- ✕ Concrete and dirt
- ✕ Hazardous waste
- ✕ Paint and chemicals
- ✕ Automotive parts
This service is completely free and unlimited for residents of the City of Fullerton.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a major observed holiday falls on a weekday, residential collection services will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. If the holiday falls on a weekend, there is no delay.
Yard Waste Exception
The one-day delay applies equally to all three carts (black trash, green recycling, and brown organics).
Republic Services operates normally on non-listed holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents' Day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
MarchThe City of Fullerton and Republic Services typically host a free Compost Giveaway event at Independence Park. Residents can bring their vehicles to receive up to four free bags of nutrient-rich compost generated from the city's organics recycling program.
Summer
July to SeptemberTo combat strong odors in your brown organics cart during hot Southern California summers, keep your food scraps in a sealed container in the freezer or refrigerator, and empty them into the cart on the morning of your collection day.
Autumn
October to NovemberDuring Orange County's Santa Ana wind season, ensure that your brown yard waste cart lid is securely closed. Overfilled bins can blow open, scattering leaves and lightweight organics throughout your neighborhood.
Local Tips & Community Info
Residential Waste Management & Republic Services
Homeowners in Fullerton rely on Republic Services to handle their weekly refuse and recycling needs. To keep neighborhood streets clean and orderly, residents are expected to properly sort their household waste into the designated carts provided by the hauler. It is important to follow general bin placement guidelines, ensuring carts are out on collection morning with enough clearance for the automated trucks to safely lift them. For those who have just moved in or need a replacement bin, a quick call to Republic Services at (714) 238-2444 will get a new trash container delivered straight to your property.
Getting it Right: Recycling & Organics Protocols
When it comes to processing recyclables, the Empty, Clean, Dry method is highly encouraged. Keeping liquids and food residue out of your recycling container prevents the contamination of otherwise perfectly good paper, cardboard, plastics, and glass. In compliance with California's state mandates, Fullerton also supports comprehensive organics recycling to divert food waste and yard clippings away from local landfills. Remember that tanglers like hoses, plastic bags, and electronics should never go into the standard curbside recycling stream, as they can cause severe damage to the sorting facility's machinery.
Arranging for Oversized & E-Waste Removal
If you are doing a major garage cleanout or replacing old household furniture, you cannot simply leave oversized items on the curb next to your standard carts. Fullerton residents can conveniently schedule a dedicated bulky item collection directly through Republic Services. By calling customer support at (800) 700-8610 or logging into the online portal, you can arrange for the pickup of couches, mattresses, broken appliances, and bundled yard waste. Additionally, electronic waste like discarded laptops and televisions must be handled through this specialized pickup service to comply with state environmental regulations.
Holiday Schedule Adjustments
Throughout the calendar year, your standard trash day may shift slightly due to major federal holidays. Republic Services observes six primary dates: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Should any of these holidays occur on a regular weekday, all subsequent collections for that week will be pushed back by exactly 24 hours. For instance, Thursday pickups will happen on Friday, and Friday routes will be completed on Saturday. Normal collection schedules will instantly resume at the beginning of the following week.
Disposing of Household Hazardous Materials
It is strictly prohibited to dispose of toxic, flammable, or highly reactive chemicals in your residential garbage bins. Items such as motor oil, leftover latex paint, garden pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, and lithium batteries present extreme hazards to sanitation workers. To discard these items safely, Fullerton locals are directed to utilize the nearby Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. Located at 1071 N. Blue Gum Avenue in Anaheim, this facility is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., although it closes on rainy days and major holidays. Used medical sharps must also be transported here in a sealed, clearly labeled, puncture-resistant container.
Drop-off Facilities
Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center
1071 N. Blue Gum Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
Materials Accepted
Fullerton Recycling Center (CRV Buyback)
1101 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fullerton have a limit on how many bulky item pickups I can request?
No! Unlike most municipalities that limit residents to two or three pickups a year, the City of Fullerton offers unlimited free bulky item collections per calendar year, with no limit on the number of items per collection. Simply call Republic Services at 1-800-700-8610 to schedule your pickup.
What color are the trash and recycling carts in Fullerton?
Fullerton uses a unique color scheme for its automated carts. Your Black container is for standard trash, the Green container is exclusively for recyclables (like paper, plastic, and glass), and the Brown container is for organics and yard waste.
How do I dispose of food waste to comply with SB 1383 in Fullerton?
All organic materials, including food scraps, meat, dairy, and 100% plant-fiber food-soiled paper, must go directly into your Brown green-waste container. Do not place food scraps in your black trash bin, and never put them inside plastic bags.
Where can I safely dispose of household hazardous waste like paint and batteries?
Hazardous waste is strictly prohibited in your curbside bins. Fullerton residents can utilize the Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center, conveniently located at 1071 N. Blue Gum Avenue in nearby Anaheim. The facility is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.