Chula Vista trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Place at the curb by 7:00 a.m. (code: not before 6:00 p.m. the day prior); remove by 8:00 p.m. Street; ≥1.5 ft between carts. Verified 2026-10-15 · chulavistaca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | From 6:00 p.m. prior → by 7:00 a.m.; remove by 8:00 p.m. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · chulavistaca.gov |
| Recycling | Mandatory recycle (CVMC). Green organics — food + yard; no plastic bags. Verified 2026-10-15 · chulavistaca.gov |
| Bulk | City Recycling FAQ: schedule Republic ≥24 hours before your service day; up to 10 bulky items/pickup weekly. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · chulavistaca.gov |
| Hauler | Republic Services. |
| Contacts | Republic (619) 421-9400. Verified 2026-10-15 · chulavistaca.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 7:00 a.m.; remove by 8:00 p.m.
Where
Street; wheels to the curb; arrow to the street; ≥1.5 ft apart.
Limits
Bulky ≤10 items per scheduled pickup; lid closed.
Not allowed
No plastic bags in organics; no household hazardous waste in carts; no curb overflow without arrangement.
Bags
Trash per Republic; organics with no plastic bags.
Verified 2026-10-15 · chulavistaca.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · chulavistaca.gov
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 Trash: if your service day falls on or after a holiday → may delay +1 day; New Year’s Day; Thanksgiving.
Verified 2026-10-15 · chulavistaca.gov
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Full details for Chula Vista: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Franchise Republic Services. Black trash + blue recycle + green organics (sizes vary; fee by trash cart size). Collection 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. on your service day. Place at the curb by 7:00 a.m. (code: not before 6:00 p.m. the day prior); remove by 8:00 p.m. Street; wheels against the curb; lid arrow toward the street; ≥1.5 ft between carts. Extra curb trash is a charge unless special bags or a larger cart are arranged. Republic (619) 421-9400. Extra green organics cart (#2) is free; 3rd is a fee.
- Recycling
- Mandatory recycle (CVMC). Green organics — food + yard; no plastic bags. Free kitchen caddies (Republic events). Household hazardous waste: 1800 Maxwell Rd Wed/Sat 9–1 (shared South Bay).
- Bulk pickup
- City Recycling FAQ: schedule Republic ≥24 hours before your service day; up to 10 bulky items/pickup weekly. E-waste pickup available (fee). Free annual yard-waste / landfill passes (city Trash page). Painted/treated wood → trash or bulky, not green.
- Curbside: when
- From 6:00 p.m. prior → by 7:00 a.m.; remove by 8:00 p.m.
- Curbside: where
- Street; wheels to the curb; arrow to the street; ≥1.5 ft apart.
- Curbside: limits
- Bulky ≤10 items per scheduled pickup; lid closed.
- Curbside: brush
- Green organics cart.
- Curbside: not allowed
- No plastic bags in organics; no household hazardous waste in carts; no curb overflow without arrangement.
- Curbside: bags
- Trash per Republic; organics with no plastic bags.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Extra collection charge for outside-cart trash (city).
- 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 Trash: if your service day falls on or after a holiday → may delay +1 day — New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
- Hauler
- Republic Services
- Contacts
- Republic (619) 421-9400
- Find your day
- City Trash + Recycling + Republic Chula Vista
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: chulavistaca.gov
Bulk: chulavistaca.gov
Holidays: chulavistaca.gov
Curbside: chulavistaca.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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