Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Newport Beach
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Same day as trash (weekly)
Yard Waste
Same day as trash (weekly)
Set Out Time
By 6:30 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Standard residential trash, recycling, and organic waste services are supported by the city; fees apply only if ordering extra carts.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone, In Person
Black Lid Bin (Trash)
All non-recyclable, non-organic refuse must be placed in this cart. Do not put hazardous waste in the landfill cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic utensils
- ✓Plastic bags
- ✓Mixed packaging (paper/plastic or metal/plastic)
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓Palm fronds
- ✓General landfill materials
Blue Lid Bin (Recycling)
Items must be empty of liquids. Rinse jars to remove residual food waste. Place items loosely in the cart without bagging them.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and food jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Empty paint cans and aluminum foil
- ✓Paper, cardboard, and phone books
- ✓Cereal and cracker boxes
- ✓Plastic drink bottles and detergent containers
Do NOT Include
- ✕Liquids
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Plastic utensils
- ✕Hazardous waste
Yard Waste Bin
Do not put pet waste, palm fronds, recyclables, or landfill materials in the organics cart. Co-collect food scraps and yard waste in this green-lidded bin.
Accepted Items
- ✓Meat, dairy, fish, and grains
- ✓Fruit, vegetables, coffee grounds, and eggshells
- ✓Fats, oils, and grease (cooled in paper/compostable bag)
- ✓Food-soiled paper (napkins, plates, stained pizza boxes)
- ✓Flowers, grass, leaves, prunings, and weeds
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Five (5) free pickups per calendar year
Placement
Items must be placed out before 8:00 a.m. on the day of your scheduled bulky collection. If you live in a property without a trash enclosure, place items curbside without blocking the street.
Accepted
- ✓ Sofas and chairs
- ✓ Washers and dryers
- ✓ Refrigerators (Freon securely handled)
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Electronic waste (E-waste)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
- ✕ Chemicals and paint
- ✕ Dirt, concrete, or rocks
- ✕ Construction debris
The first 5 pickups per calendar year are completely free. Additional pickups are billed at $13.95 each. Schedule online or by calling (949) 667-4158.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If the holiday falls on a weekday, service will be postponed by one day for the remainder of the week (e.g., Thursday collections happen on Friday). If the holiday falls on a weekend, collection schedules are usually unaffected.
Yard Waste Exception
All carts (trash, recycling, and organics) strictly follow the same holiday delay schedule.
Minor holidays such as Presidents' Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Veterans Day do not cause service delays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryCR&R provides curbside Christmas tree collection for a two-week period beginning December 26th. Place your tree at the curb on your normal service day. You must remove all ornaments, lights, and stands, and cut the tree in half if it exceeds 6 feet in height.
Spring
April - MaySpring cleaning is a great time to tackle old chemicals and electronics in your garage. Utilize CR&R's unique door-to-door Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program to safely dispose of old paint, batteries, and e-waste by calling to schedule a free pickup.
Year-Round
January - DecemberIf your neighborhood's trash collection and street sweeping occur on the exact same day, you must place your carts up on top of the curb (rather than in the gutter) to allow the street sweeper to properly clean the area.
Local Tips & Community Info
Protecting the Coastline Through Proper Waste Disposal
Keeping the local beaches and neighborhoods pristine starts right at the curb. CR&R Environmental Services holds the exclusive municipal contract to manage residential solid waste across Newport Beach. By partnering with this experienced agency, the city ensures that household refuse is efficiently diverted away from local landfills and coastal waterways. Residents are required to utilize the city-issued automated containers for all daily debris. If your carts happen to sustain damage from the harsh coastal weather or regular wear and tear, contacting CR&R's local customer support hub will secure free replacements delivered directly to your driveway.
Cart Specifications and Morning Placement Regulations
Newport Beach municipal code mandates that all automated carts be positioned at the edge of the street or alleyway no later than 6:30 a.m. on the morning of your scheduled collection. To ensure the collection trucks' mechanical arms can safely grab and empty the containers, you must space them exactly eighteen inches apart from one another. Additionally, keep them clear of basketball hoops, low-hanging tree branches, and parked vehicles. Carts cannot be left out on the street indefinitely; they must be retrieved and hidden from public view within 12 hours of the truck passing your property.
Navigating the Three-Cart Segregation Mandate
Full compliance with California’s strict environmental mandates requires carefully segregating your household discards. The black-lidded container handles standard non-recyclable garbage, such as pet waste, diapers, and treated wood. The blue cart is destined exclusively for recyclable materials, including flattened cardboard boxes, glass containers, and clean aluminum cans. Lastly, the green container is reserved entirely for organic matter. Yard clippings, branches, and everyday food scraps must be deposited here. Bagging organics in plastic is strictly forbidden in Newport Beach, as it contaminates the entire compost batch.
Solutions for Bulky Household Debris and Electronics
Getting rid of large appliances, old couches, or broken patio furniture is incredibly simple for local homeowners. Newport Beach provides residential accounts with up to four complimentary bulky item collections annually, with a strict limit of four items per scheduled request. Acceptable materials include water heaters, electronic waste, and bundled green waste that exceeds standard cart capacity. You must call CR&R directly to lock in a designated collection date, as leaving heavy items on the sidewalk unannounced is classified as illegal dumping and can result in municipal fines.
Navigating Federal Holiday Schedule Shifts
Occasionally, your established weekly sanitation routine will be pushed back by national observances. CR&R recognizes six specific federal holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. When one of these notable dates falls between Monday and Friday, all subsequent pickups for that particular week are delayed by exactly 24 hours. Normal curbside scheduling automatically resumes the following Monday, so plan your household cleanouts accordingly.
Scavenging Prohibitions and Neighborhood Etiquette
Newport Beach actively enforces anti-scavenging laws to protect resident privacy, prevent identity theft, and reduce neighborhood disturbances. It is classified as a misdemeanor for unauthorized individuals to rummage through your trash or recycling bins once they are placed on the public right-of-way. The discarded materials legally belong to the franchise hauler the moment they touch the curb. If you notice scavengers actively removing bottles, cans, or sensitive documents from your carts, you are encouraged to contact the local police non-emergency line to report the ordinance violation.
Drop-off Facilities
Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (Huntington Beach)
17121 Nichols Lane, Gate 6, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How many free bulky item pickups do Newport Beach residents get?
Each Newport Beach resident is allowed five (5) free bulky item pickups per calendar year, with up to five items allowed per pickup. Any additional pickups will cost $13.95 each. You must schedule these in advance through CR&R.
Can I put meat and dairy in my green yard waste bin?
Yes. Due to California's SB 1383 mandate, your green lid organics cart is designed to co-collect yard waste alongside all food scraps, including meat, dairy, fish, bones, and food-soiled paper.
How do I safely dispose of batteries, paint, and chemicals in Newport Beach?
It is illegal to place Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) into any of your curbside carts. Fortunately, CR&R offers a free door-to-door collection service for HHW items like batteries, electronics, and fluorescent tubes. Simply call (949) 667-4158 to arrange a pickup.
Does my trash get picked up on Memorial Day or the 4th of July?
CR&R observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If your normal collection day falls on or after one of these holidays during the workweek, your service will be delayed by one day.