Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Hacienda Heights
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected once weekly on the same day as regular trash.
Yard Waste
Green/organic waste is collected once weekly on the same day as regular trash.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Waste collection in unincorporated Hacienda Heights is managed through a Los Angeles County Public Works franchise contract with Valley Vista Services.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior discounts (for head-of-household residents age 60 and older) and disability discounts are available upon application.
Black Cart Bin (Trash)
Bag all trash to prevent odors. Place the black cart at the curb with wheels against the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated service day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Non-recyclable household garbage
- ✓Diapers and pet waste
- ✓Styrofoam packing materials
- ✓Chip bags and wrappers
- ✓Treated or heavily painted wood
Blue Cart Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables; place them loosely in the blue cart. Flatten all cardboard boxes. Ensure containers are empty and lightly rinsed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paper
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Rigid plastic containers (#1-#7)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Food or liquid waste
- ✕Plastic grocery bags (unless used for organics in the green cart)
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, wires, cords)
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronic waste
Yard Waste Bin
Unlike most cities, Hacienda Heights residents are required to place food waste into plastic bags before tossing them into the green cart. Yard trimmings should remain loose.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings, leaves, and weeds
- ✓Tree branches and brush
- ✓Fruit and vegetable scraps (bagged in plastic)
- ✓Meat, dairy, and bones (bagged in plastic)
- ✓Food-soiled paper
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Unlimited free on-call pickups per year for eligible residents.
Placement
Do not place bulky items at the curb until you have received confirmation from VVS. Place them out the night before or by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household appliances
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
- ✓ Bundled green waste
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, oil)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Dirt, concrete, or rocks
- ✕ Tires (commercial) or car parts
Bulky item pickup is included in your standard LA County franchise service fee at no additional cost.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a designated holiday falls on a weekday, collection for that day and the remainder of the week will be postponed by one day. Friday routes will be serviced on Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
All three carts (trash, recycling, and organics) run on the exact same holiday delay schedule.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays to your regular weekday collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryFree holiday tree collection is provided in the weeks following Christmas. Trees must be completely stripped of lights, ornaments, tinsel, and stands. Flocked trees are typically collected as trash.
Summer
June - SeptemberSummer heat can accelerate decomposition. Since LA County requires you to bag food scraps in the green cart, ensure the plastic bags are tied tightly to prevent odor leakage and maggot infestations during hot weather.
Local Tips & Community Info
Understanding the Hacienda Heights Trash Pickup Schedule
Residents in the unincorporated community of Hacienda Heights rely primarily on Republic Services, the franchised hauler for Los Angeles County Garbage Disposal Districts. Standard residential garbage collection occurs once a week. Homeowners should check the official Republic Services LA County portal to verify their exact pickup day based on their street address. Typically, it is required that you place your designated trash carts out the night before or by 6:00 a.m. on the morning of your scheduled collection day to ensure you do not miss the automated truck.
Proper Recycling Collection Guidelines
Hacienda Heights encourages strong sustainability practices, meaning the recycling bin plays a critical role in local waste management. Your blue recycling cart is meant for clean and dry materials only. Acceptable items include flattened cardboard, paper, glass bottles, metal cans, and hard plastics. Do not bag your recyclables; place them loosely inside the container. It is equally important to keep out contaminants like food waste, greasy pizza boxes, plastic bags, and hazardous household materials, which can ruin an entire batch of otherwise good recyclables.
Bulk Waste Disposal and Special Cleanups
If you are replacing old furniture or doing a minor home cleanout, you do not need to let bulky items clutter your property. Republic Services provides convenient bulk waste disposal for Hacienda Heights residents. You can schedule a bulky item pickup in advance by contacting their customer care center at 800-299-4898. Acceptable items generally include mattresses, couches, and large appliances without Freon. Additionally, the county often sponsors annual curbside cleanup events in the spring or summer, allowing you to dispose of excess waste and unlimited acceptable bulky items on designated Saturdays.
Managing Yard Waste Properly
Maintaining your lawn in Southern California means you will inevitably have green waste. Hacienda Heights homeowners must use their designated green yard waste cart for organic materials. This includes grass clippings, leaves, weeds, branches, and plant trimmings. Please make sure that dirt, rocks, concrete, and treated wood are kept out of this bin, as they are not compostable. Overfilled containers with lids that cannot close may be tagged and left uncollected, so be sure to break down branches so they fit neatly inside the cart.
Holiday Schedule Delays
It is common to wonder if the trash truck will come on a holiday. Republic Services observes major national holidays, which typically include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If your regular collection day falls on or after one of these observed holidays, your trash pickup will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. Normal service schedules will resume on the following Monday.
Bin Placement Tips for Seamless Collection
To ensure an efficient and safe pickup, local sanitation trucks utilize automated arms. Therefore, correct bin placement is crucial. Place your carts in the street or gutter facing the road, with the wheels resting directly against the curb. You must leave at least two feet of clearance between each cart and at least five feet of distance from obstacles such as parked vehicles, mailboxes, and fire hydrants. The lids must be completely closed to prevent litter from blowing into your neighborhood.
What to Do About a Missed Pickup
Occasionally, a route might be delayed or a cart could be accidentally skipped. If your bins were set out properly by 6:00 a.m. but were not serviced, you can easily report a missed pickup. Wait until the late afternoon to ensure the truck has not simply been delayed. Afterward, call the local customer service line or use the Republic Services online portal to log the issue. Usually, a return trip will be scheduled for the following business day at no additional charge as long as the missed collection was not due to improper bin placement or contamination.
Drop-off Facilities
Grand Central Recycling and Transfer Station
999 S Hatcher Ave, Industry, CA 91748
Materials Accepted
Puente Hills MRF
13130 Crossroads Pkwy S, City of Industry, CA 91746
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it true I have to put my food waste in a plastic bag in Hacienda Heights?
Yes. Unlike most of California, Los Angeles County Public Works explicitly requires residents in unincorporated Hacienda Heights to place their food waste inside a plastic bag before tossing it into the green organic waste cart [4.1.1]. The processing facility is equipped to separate the bags.
How many bulky item pickups do I get per year?
Under the LA County franchise agreement with Valley Vista Services, Hacienda Heights residents are entitled to unlimited free bulky item pickups. You simply need to contact VVS at least 24 hours in advance to schedule the collection.
What should I do if my garbage day falls on a holiday?
If your scheduled collection day falls on or after an observed holiday (such as Thanksgiving or July 4th), your pickup will be delayed by one day. If the holiday is on a weekend, your schedule will not change.
Where can I drop off hazardous waste like old paint?
Household hazardous waste cannot go in any of your carts. Hacienda Heights residents must wait for a free LA County Mobile HHW Collection event (often held at local schools like Dibble Adult School) or take items to a permanent S.A.F.E. Collection Center in Los Angeles.