Brea trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Three carts: trash (black) + recycle + organics (brown/green); sizes 96 / 65 / 35-gal. Republic (714) 238-2444 / also 1-800-700-8610 on municipality page. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofbrea.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Check a.m. With Republic Brea. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofbrea.gov |
| Recycling | Source-separated recycle + organics (food/yard) per SB 1383. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofbrea.gov |
| Bulk | City: 3 free/year ≤20 items/pickup; no building materials/household hazardous waste; don't set out until scheduled day. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofbrea.gov |
| Hauler | Republic Services. |
| Contacts | Republic (714) 238-2444 / 800-700-8610; City (714) 990-7600. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofbrea.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Check a.m. With Republic Brea.
Where
Curbside three-cart set.
Limits
Bulky 3×/year ≤20 items; e-waste unlimited free.
Not allowed
Building materials/household hazardous waste in bulky.
Bags
Per Republic sort guides.
Not yet confirmed: Fees and fines.
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofbrea.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · republicservices.com
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
City + Republic: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — if pickup day falls on holiday → +1 day.
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofbrea.gov
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- Trash
- Franchise Republic Services. Three carts: trash (black) + recycle + organics (brown/green); sizes 96 / 65 / 35-gal. Republic (714) 238-2444 / also 1-800-700-8610 on municipality page. City Curbside Trash and Recycling Service.
- Recycling
- Source-separated recycle + organics (food/yard) per SB 1383. Trees: day after Dec 25 for 3 weeks; >6 ft cut in half; then fit organics cart; artificial not recyclable.
- Bulk pickup
- City: 3 free/year ≤20 items/pickup; no building materials/household hazardous waste; don't set out until scheduled day. Unlimited free e-waste pickups (city Special Trash). Republic municipality page says ≤25 items. Call (714) 238-2444.
- Curbside: when
- Check a.m. With Republic Brea.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside three-cart set.
- Curbside: limits
- Bulky 3×/year ≤20 items; e-waste unlimited free.
- Curbside: brush
- Organics cart; holiday trees as above.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Building materials/household hazardous waste in bulky.
- Curbside: bags
- Per Republic sort guides.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not yet confirmed
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
City + Republic: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — if pickup day falls on holiday → +1 day.
- Hauler
- Republic Services
- Contacts
- Republic (714) 238-2444 / 800-700-8610; City (714) 990-7600
- Find your day
- City Curbside Trash and Recycling + Republic Brea
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: cityofbrea.gov
Bulk: cityofbrea.gov
Holidays: cityofbrea.gov
Curbside: cityofbrea.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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