Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Moorpark
Collections in California municipal routes run weekly (Mon-Fri). Your specific collection day is determined by your local neighborhood route.
State Mandate
Follow SB 1383 guidelines for food waste.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Solid waste services are billed bi-monthly during odd-numbered months directly through Waste Management.
Billing Cycle
Bi-Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
Discounted rates for seniors (62 years and older) and smaller bin sizes are available through Waste Management with proof of eligibility.
Gray Bin (Trash)
All residential trash items must fit entirely within the gray cart with the lid completely closed. Extra loose bags left on top of the container or stacked next to it will not be collected.
Accepted Items
- ✓Unrecyclable plastic snack bags and chip packaging
- ✓Flimsy plastic shopping sacks and wrap films
- ✓Diapers, personal sanitary wipes, and dog waste bags
- ✓Broken window glass panes, mirrors, and home ceramics
- ✓Worn textiles, rags, and typical non-hazardous household refuse
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be deposited loose, empty, dry, and entirely unbagged inside the blue container. Packing recyclable items inside plastic grocery sacks causes the material to be rejected at the sorting conveyor.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean aluminum beverage cans and steel soup cans
- ✓Glass bottles, jars, and food containers (clear or tinted)
- ✓Rigid plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs labeled #1 through #7
- ✓Flattened dry cardboard boxes and clean paperboard boxes
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, flyers, and white office documents
Do NOT Include
- ✕Loose plastic grocery sacks or heavy bundle wraps
- ✕Polystyrene (Styrofoam) foam packaging blocks or cups
- ✕Electronic component parts or household consumer batteries
- ✕Food-contaminated pizza boxes or greasy grease sheets
- ✕Loose shredded paper fragments
Yard Waste Bin
Yard vegetation must be loaded completely loose into the container. However, food waste components must be tied securely inside a paper bag, plastic bag, or light-colored clear bag (never black trash bags) before being tossed into the green barrel.
Accepted Items
- ✓Fresh lawn clippings, weeds, and organic thatch
- ✓Dry garden leaves, shrub prunings, and flowers
- ✓Tree limbs under 4 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length
- ✓Household food leftovers, vegetable stems, and coffee grounds
- ✓Meat scraps, bones, dairy items, and bread crusts
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
3 times per calendar year (Up to 4 items per pickup)
Placement
Items must be positioned neatly at the street curb edge by 6:00 AM on the day of your approved collection appointment. Do not block active roadway traffic or pedestrian access.
Accepted
- ✓ Large home furniture (sofas, mattresses, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Major household appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers)
- ✓ Consumer electronics (televisions, computers, monitors)
- ✓ Oversized landscape elements like bound tree branches under weight limits
Not Accepted
- ✕ Liquid chemicals and commercial hazardous materials
- ✕ Loose unbundled building renovation demolition debris (concrete, bricks)
- ✕ Automotive components, heavy vehicle parts, and tires
- ✕ General loose trash bags left stacked uncontained
Once a household exhausts their three free annual allocations, additional bulky items can be arranged through Waste Management for an extra service charge.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a major observed holiday occurs on a scheduled weekday, the collection route for that day and all remaining pickup days for that week will be delayed by exactly one business day. Regular Friday neighborhood routes are completed on Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Green organic waste collections follow the exact same delayed timeline as standard trash and recycling bins during holiday operational shifts.
If an official calendar holiday falls naturally on a Saturday or Sunday, standard Monday through Friday residential collection loops continue without any service delays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer Heat and Compost Odor Management
June to SeptemberHigh local summer temperatures accelerate food decomposition, creating heavy odors. To manage flies and pests, keep your green cart in a shaded spot, ensure the lid is tight, and layer food bags beneath dry lawn trimmings.
Bi-Annual Free Landfill & Compost Giveaway Days
April and SeptemberMoorpark hosts free community landfill and compost events on select Sundays (e.g., April and September) at the Simi Valley Landfill. Residents can self-haul residential waste for free and shovel fresh compost into their own containers.
Post-Holiday Christmas Tree Recycling Loop
December to JanuaryNatural Christmas trees are collected curbside on regular collection days for the first two weeks of January. Residents must strip away all tinsel, stands, lights, and ornaments. Trees exceeding 6 feet must be cut completely in half.
Local Tips & Community Info
Moorpark Curbside Collection Basics
Managing household waste in Moorpark is facilitated by Waste Management (WM), the city's official sanitation service provider. On your designated collection day, be sure to roll your carts to the street edge before 6:00 a.m. Ensure the wheels are positioned squarely against the curb and the handles face your property. WM automated trucks require adequate spacing to operate efficiently, so always leave a minimum of three feet between each bin, as well as keeping them safely distanced from parked vehicles, trees, and mailboxes. Remember that your trash should always be securely bagged to prevent litter, and the cart lid must be firmly closed.
Sorting Rules: Trash, Recyclables, and Organics
Complying with California's SB 1383 mandate means Moorpark households must actively separate their discardable materials. Standard refuse such as wrappers, styrofoam, and non-recyclable plastics belong in the trash cart. The recycling bin is reserved exclusively for clean paper, flattened cardboard, glass, and approved plastics—these items should remain loose, never bagged. For the organics container, you can mix yard debris, grass trimmings, and food scraps. Segregating your food waste prevents it from rotting in a landfill and generating harmful greenhouse gases. Placing incorrect items in your recycling or organics cart is considered contamination and may result in non-collection.
Free Landfill Days & Bulky Item Disposal
We all occasionally generate more waste than our weekly carts can handle. Instead of illegally dumping oversized goods, Moorpark residents can easily request a special bulk item pickup directly through their 'My WM' online account. This service covers items like broken furniture, large appliances, and mattresses. Furthermore, the City of Moorpark frequently coordinates Free Landfill Days and community cleanup events throughout the calendar year, providing fantastic opportunities to responsibly discard large quantities of excess household debris or unwanted junk at no additional charge.
Holiday Schedule Adjustments
Waste Management observes several major holidays that can temporarily alter your normal routine. If a recognized holiday lands on a Monday through Friday, all subsequent collections for that week will slide back by exactly one day. For instance, a Thursday holiday pushes Thursday pickups to Friday, and Friday pickups to Saturday. When holidays happen to fall on a weekend, your weekday service schedule remains entirely unaffected.
Household Hazardous Waste Guidelines
Protecting the local environment means keeping dangerous substances out of standard sanitation trucks. Items like motor oil, pool chemicals, old batteries, fluorescent lights, and leftover paint must never go inside your curbside carts. The city offers designated E-Waste and paper shredding events, as well as organized hazardous waste drop-offs. By participating in these local programs, you ensure toxic materials are processed safely rather than seeping into the local ecosystem.
Drop-off Facilities
Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center
2801 Madera Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Materials Accepted
Moorpark City Hall (Battery Drop-off Kiosk)
323 Science Dr, Moorpark, CA 93021
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles Moorpark's residential trash?
Waste Management (WM) is the contracted solid waste and recycling hauler for residential neighborhoods within the City of Moorpark.
What time should bins be at the curb?
All trash, recycling, and organic carts must be placed at the curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day, with the wheels touching the curb.
How do I dispose of old furniture?
You can schedule a bulky item pickup directly through your online My WM account, or take advantage of the city's periodic Free Landfill Days.