Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Wildomar
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
Trash and recycling services are managed under contract by CR&R Environmental Services. Residents are entitled to schedule up to 3 free bulky item collections per calendar year (up to 4 items per pickup).
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
A 10% senior discount is available through CR&R for eligible heads of household aged 65 and older who receive supplemental social security benefits.
Black Bin (Trash)
All trash must fit completely inside the black cart with the lid closed. Items placed outside the container will not be collected by the automated trucks.
Accepted Items
- ✓Non-recyclable household waste
- ✓Diapers and pet waste
- ✓Palm fronds and yucca
- ✓Broken glass and ceramics
- ✓Snack wrappers and film plastic
Grey Bin (Recycling)
Keep recyclables completely loose inside the grey cart. Do not bag items, and lightly rinse out heavy food residue from containers to prevent bale contamination.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and mixed paper
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Pyrex or window glass
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Electronic waste
Yard Waste Bin
All food scraps and green waste must go directly into the green cart. You may place a layer of newspaper or cardboard at the bottom to absorb liquids, but plastic bags are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and weeds
- ✓Leaves and brush prunings
- ✓Fruits, vegetables, and bread
- ✓Meat, fish, and dairy
- ✓Coffee grounds and filters
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
3 free pickups per calendar year (up to 4 items per pickup)
Placement
You must schedule your pickup in advance via CR&R's Online Scheduling Service or by phone. Place the bulky items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated service day.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches, chairs, and tables
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large appliances (refrigerators, washers)
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, computers)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Dirt, concrete, rocks, and asphalt
- ✕ Automotive parts, tires, and motor oil
If you exceed your allowance of 12 free items per calendar year, CR&R can provide additional bulky item collections for a nominal out-of-pocket fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a designated holiday falls on a weekday, all collection services are postponed by one day for the remainder of that week (e.g., Thursday collections move to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and recycling carts follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard black cart trash collection.
If an observed holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there are absolutely no delays to the regular Monday-Friday residential collection schedules.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter (Post-Holiday)
December - JanuaryCR&R will collect unflocked, bare Christmas trees placed at the curb for the first two weeks following Christmas. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut in half before placement.
Year-Round
OngoingFor seasonal deep-cleaning projects, Wildomar residents can rent larger temporary roll-off dumpsters directly through CR&R for construction debris or extreme yard overgrowth.
Local Tips & Community Info
Getting Started with CR&R Environmental Services
Situated in southwestern Riverside County, the City of Wildomar partners with CR&R Incorporated to manage all residential solid waste. To initiate your weekly pickups, new homeowners must contact CR&R directly either through their corporate website or by calling the regional customer support center at (800) 826-9677. Your base utility rate includes the standard triad of bins: black for refuse, blue for recycling, and green for organics. Ensuring your property is actively enrolled keeps the community free of illegal dumping and maintains public health standards.
Street Placement and Bin Distances
Wildomar’s varied terrain means proper container placement is crucial for the automated mechanical arms on the collection vehicles. You are required to wheel your carts to the curb by 6:00 AM on your assigned service day. Make sure to position them side-by-side with at least a two-foot gap between each barrel. Keep them clear of mailboxes, basketball hoops, and parked cars. After the truck empties them, local ordinances dictate that containers must be pulled back onto your private property within twelve hours to keep streets easily navigable.
What Goes in the Green Cart?
California legislation requires all Wildomar households to aggressively divert organic matter from local landfills under SB 1383. Your green cart is no longer just for grass clippings and weeds. All kitchen food scraps, including bones, dairy products, and vegetable peels, must be tossed into the green container. CR&R prohibits the use of standard plastic bags for organics; if you want to bag your kitchen slop, it must be in a verified compostable sack or simply wrapped loosely in newspaper to avoid contaminating the composting process.
Large Object Disposal and E-Waste
You do not have to haul broken appliances or torn couches to the county dump yourself. Single-family households in Wildomar get the perk of scheduling free bulky item collections twice a year. Each appointment allows for the removal of up to five large objects. This service is ideal for mattresses, televisions, and patio furniture. You must notify CR&R at least forty-eight hours before your regular trash day to get placed on the special pickup route. Hazardous items like batteries and motor oil are excluded from this program.
Schedule Alterations During the Holidays
CR&R observes a specific set of national holidays that will alter your neighborhood's collection rhythm. These include Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. If one of these events happens on a weekday, service drops back exactly twenty-four hours. So, if your usual day is Wednesday and Monday is a holiday, expect the truck to arrive on Thursday instead. If the holiday lands on a weekend, your standard collection schedule remains totally untouched.
Drop-off Facilities
Riverside County Department of Waste Resources (Permanent HHW)
14310 Frederick St, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides residential trash pickup in Wildomar?
As of late 2022, CR&R Environmental Services is the sole, exclusive franchised waste hauler for the entire City of Wildomar, managing all residential and commercial solid waste.
Where does the organic waste from my green cart go?
Wildomar’s organic waste is transported directly to CR&R’s advanced Anaerobic Digester (AD) facility in nearby Perris, California, where the food scraps and yard trimmings are converted into renewable natural gas.
How do I throw away an old television or refrigerator?
You can dispose of electronic waste and large appliances containing Freon by scheduling a bulky item pickup with CR&R. Residents get up to three free pickups per year (four items per pickup). You must call or schedule online in advance.
What is the proper way to place my carts at the curb?
Place your black, grey, and green carts side-by-side at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day. Keep them about one foot apart from each other and three feet away from cars or mailboxes, with the wheels and handles facing your house.