Carlsbad trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly trash + recycling + organics carts. Verified 2026-10-15 · carlsbadca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | From 6:00 p.m. prior → by 6:00 a.m.; remove by midnight (CMC §6.08.090). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · ecode360.com |
| Recycling | Blue recycle + green organics (SB 1383). Verified 2026-10-15 · carlsbadca.gov |
| Bulk | Bulky Item Collection + Republic free-programs: 3 free pickups/year ≤5 items each — appliances (incl. Refrigerators), furniture, carpet (≤4 ft bundled). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · carlsbadca.gov |
| Hauler | Republic Services. |
| Contacts | Republic (760) 332-6464; [email protected]; City SMM (442) 339-2646. Verified 2026-10-15 · carlsbadca.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
From 6:00 p.m. prior → by 6:00 a.m.; remove by midnight (CMC §6.08.090).
Where
Street; wheels to the curb; handles away from the street; ≥2 ft obstacles; ≥1 ft between carts; clear overhead (CMC §6.08.080).
Limits
Bulky 3×/year ≤5 items; lid shut / in-cart only (§6.08.070).
Not allowed
Per city bulky not-accepted; household hazardous waste not in carts; outside-cart overflow isn’t required to be collected (§6.08.070).
Bags
Per city/Republic; lids closed.
Verified 2026-10-15 · ecode360.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · carlsbadca.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Trash holidays + Republic Carlsbad: observe New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day only — weekday → +1 day for the rest.
Verified 2026-10-15 · carlsbadca.gov
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Full details for Carlsbad: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Franchise Republic Services. Weekly trash + recycling + organics carts. CMC §6.08.090: place between 6:00 p.m. the day prior and 6:00 a.m. on collection day; remove by midnight (12:00 a.m.) collection day. CMC §6.08.080: street, wheels against the curb (or alley ≤5 ft right-of-way); handles facing away from the street; ≥2 ft from trees/vehicles/mailboxes; ≥1 ft between carts; clear overhead. Lid shut / materials in cart (§6.08.070). Republic (760) 332-6464 / [email protected]. Free kitchen caddies at Palomar Transfer Station (city).
- Recycling
- Blue recycle + green organics (SB 1383). City Q&A: unlimited flattened cardboard ≤2′×3′ + extra mixed recyclables in paper bags/boxes beside the cart; household batteries in a clear baggie on the blue cart lid (not inside).
- Bulk pickup
- Bulky Item Collection + Republic free-programs: 3 free pickups/year ≤5 items each — appliances (incl. Refrigerators), furniture, carpet (≤4 ft bundled), mattresses (wrap), etc.; ≤200 lb/item typical. Call (760) 332-6464 ≥24 hours before your regular day; place at the agreed location before 7:00 a.m. (city news). Not accepted: per city not-accepted list (household hazardous waste, construction debris, fencing, tires, etc.).
- Curbside: when
- From 6:00 p.m. prior → by 6:00 a.m.; remove by midnight (CMC §6.08.090).
- Curbside: where
- Street; wheels to the curb; handles away from the street; ≥2 ft obstacles; ≥1 ft between carts; clear overhead (CMC §6.08.080).
- Curbside: limits
- Bulky 3×/year ≤5 items; lid shut / in-cart only (§6.08.070).
- Curbside: brush
- Green organics cart; bulky yard/wood ≤4 bundles/pickup (city bulky page).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Per city bulky not-accepted; household hazardous waste not in carts; outside-cart overflow isn’t required to be collected (§6.08.070).
- Curbside: bags
- Per city/Republic; lids closed.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Unlawful placement / access hindrance in CMC Ch. 6.08 (city code).
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Trash holidays + Republic Carlsbad: observe New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day only — weekday → +1 day for the rest of the week; Sat/Sun = no delay. Memorial Day / Jul 4 / Labor Day do not delay (city/Republic).
- Hauler
- Republic Services
- Contacts
- Republic (760) 332-6464; [email protected]; City SMM (442) 339-2646
- Find your day
- City Trash/Recycling + Bulky + CMC 6.08 + Republic Carlsbad
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: carlsbadca.gov
Bulk: carlsbadca.gov
Holidays: carlsbadca.gov
Curbside: ecode360.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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