Black or Dark Grey Bin (Trash)
All non-hazardous, non-recyclable solid waste must fit inside the cart with the lid completely closed. Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Disposable diapers and pet waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics (utensils, film wrap)
- ✓Styrofoam and packing peanuts
- ✓Broken ceramics, mirrors, and window glass
- ✓Treated wood and palm fronds
Blue Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be rinsed clean, dried, and placed loosely into the blue cart. Never bag your recyclables, as plastic bags jam the sorting facility's gears.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs (#1-#7)
- ✓Junk mail and catalogs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags or shrink wrap
- ✕Food-soiled paper (like greasy pizza boxes)
- ✕Electronic waste
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Place all organic materials, including kitchen food scraps and yard debris, directly into the green cart. Do not use standard plastic bags to hold food waste.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings, leaves, and weeds
- ✓Tree trimmings and small branches
- ✓Food scraps (meat, dairy, bones, fruits, veggies)
- ✓Food-soiled paper and coffee grounds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One (1) pickup allowed per week.
Placement
You must contact VVS at least one business day prior to your regularly scheduled collection day to schedule the pickup. Place items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas, chairs, and mattresses
- ✓ Refrigerators and large appliances
- ✓ Electronic waste (computers, TVs, monitors)
- ✓ Large pieces of furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Concrete, dirt, or asphalt
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (paint, oil)
- ✕ Car parts or tires
Bulky item collection is included at no extra charge for single-family residential customers and multi-family complexes with fewer than four units.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, your regular collection day will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that holiday week.
Yard Waste Exception
The one-day holiday delay applies equally to all residential bins: trash, recycling, and organics.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no service delay and your regular pickup schedule remains unchanged.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Keep Plastic Film Out of the Blue Bin
Never place plastic grocery bags, bubble wrap, or shrink wrap into the blue recycling cart. These thin plastics easily get tangled in the mechanical sorting gears at the Materials Recovery Facility. Return them to local grocery stores instead.
Palm Fronds Are Not Organics
Although they grow in your yard, palm fronds are extremely fibrous and cannot be broken down properly in municipal composting facilities. Always throw palm fronds into the black trash cart.
Do Not Hide E-Waste
Never place electronic waste like old cell phones, batteries, or laptops into any of the three carts. The batteries can ignite when compressed in the collection truck. Instead, utilize your unlimited free curbside e-waste pickups.
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryValley Vista Services offers free curbside holiday tree recycling from December 26 through approximately January 10. Remove all ornaments, stands, tinsel, and garlands. Flocked trees cannot be composted and must be disposed of as trash. Trees over 6 feet tall must be cut in half.
Spring
March - MayDuring occasional heavy spring rainstorms, keep your carts at least two feet away from the curb to prevent them from blocking stormwater runoff or being washed away into the street.
Autumn
September - NovemberIf fall pruning leaves you with more green waste than your cart can hold, remember that you can request an additional green organics cart from VVS completely free of charge to help manage the seasonal volume.
About Huntington Park Waste Management
Standardized Three-Cart System by Valley Vista Services
In Huntington Park, residential waste collection is exclusively managed by Valley Vista Services (VVS). Every household is provided with a standard set of three 96-gallon automated carts for refuse, commingled recyclables, and green waste. If 96 gallons is too large for your household, you can request to downsize to 64-gallon or 35-gallon carts. Additionally, residents who need more capacity for recycling or organics can request extra blue and green carts completely free of charge.
Stringent SB 1383 Organic Waste Compliance
Huntington Park strictly enforces California's SB 1383 mandate to combat climate change. All residents and businesses are required to divert organic materials away from local landfills. By placing your food scraps and yard trimmings into the green organics cart, VVS ensures these materials are transported to specialized composting or anaerobic digestion facilities, where they are converted into renewable natural gas and nutrient-rich soil amendments.
Unlimited Curbside E-Waste and Free Sharps Disposal
Disposing of hazardous electronics and medical waste is highly convenient in Huntington Park. Rather than waiting for a regional drop-off event, residents receive unlimited, on-call curbside electronic waste collection for items like computers and televisions. Furthermore, for those who use medical needles at home, VVS provides free FDA-approved sharps mail-back containers upon request, ensuring safe disposal through the mail.
Roll-Out Services for the Elderly and Disabled
The city and Valley Vista Services are committed to making sanitation accessible for everyone. Qualifying elderly residents or customers with certified disabilities—who do not have an able-bodied person living in their household—can apply for free "roll-out" or "walk-out" service. VVS drivers will manually retrieve the bins from your property, empty them, and return them, saving you the physical strain of moving heavy carts to the curb.
Drop-off Facilities
Washington Blvd S.A.F.E. Collection Center
2649 E. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90021
Materials Accepted
Valley Vista Services (City of Industry HQ)
17445 E Railroad St, City of Industry, CA 91748
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides residential trash pickup in Huntington Park?
Valley Vista Services (VVS) is the exclusive solid waste and recycling service provider for both residential households and commercial businesses in the City of Huntington Park [1.1.1].
How do I request an extra recycling or green waste bin?
Huntington Park residents can request additional blue recycling carts and green organics carts completely free of charge. You can order them by calling the Valley Vista Services customer service department at (800) 442-6454.
What are the rules for bulky item pickups in Huntington Park?
Single-family residents and multi-family complexes with fewer than four units are allowed one bulky item pickup per week, with a limit of up to four items per pickup (for example: 1 couch, 1 fridge, and 2 TVs). You must call or email VVS at least one business day before your normal trash day to schedule the collection.
Can I throw food waste in the garbage cart?
No. Under California's SB 1383 mandate, all Huntington Park residents must divert organic waste from landfills. You must place all food scraps, including meat, dairy, and vegetables, into your green organics cart along with your yard trimmings.