Irvine trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Bag trash; lid closed. WM (949) 642-1191; city Recycle Hotline (949) 724-7669. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofirvine.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m.; remove same day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com |
| Recycling | City Household Recycling: recyclables loose (shredded paper in clear bag); organics in green (not gray/blue recycle). Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofirvine.gov |
| Bulk | 4 free/calendar year ≤4 large items or ≤20 bags (<50 lb each) including e-waste (TVs/computers/monitors/DVDs); extras = fee. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com |
| Hauler | Waste Management (WM). |
| Contacts | Waste Management (WM) (949) 642-1191; Recycle Hotline (949) 724-7669. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofirvine.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m.; remove same day.
Where
Street; wheels against curb; ≥3 ft clear.
Limits
Bulky 4×/year ≤4 items or 20 bags.
Not allowed
Food scraps in trash; bagged recyclables; household hazardous waste/e-waste/construction debris in carts.
Bags
Bag trash; organics paper/compostable OK; recyclables unbagged.
Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofirvine.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 | — |
Waste Management (WM) Irvine newsletters/guides: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — weekday → +1 day (Fri → Sat).
Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com
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- Trash
- Franchise Waste Management (WM). Automated carts trash + recyclables + organics; sizes 35 / 65 / 95 gal. Place street, wheels against curb, by 6:00 a.m.; remove same day; ≥3 ft from cars/mailboxes/obstacles. Bag trash; lid closed. WM (949) 642-1191; city Recycle Hotline (949) 724-7669.
- Recycling
- City Household Recycling: recyclables loose (shredded paper in clear bag); organics in green (not gray/blue recycle). Extra recycle carts no cost per city page. Senior discount via Waste Management (WM) form.
- Bulk pickup
- 4 free/calendar year ≤4 large items or ≤20 bags (<50 lb each) including e-waste (TVs/computers/monitors/DVDs); extras = fee. Schedule ≥48 hours / 2 business days before collection day (Waste Management (WM) guides). Separate from automated route.
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m.; remove same day.
- Curbside: where
- Street; wheels against curb; ≥3 ft clear.
- Curbside: limits
- Bulky 4×/year ≤4 items or 20 bags.
- Curbside: brush
- Green organics; holiday trees ~3 weeks after Dec 25; >6 ft cut in half; flocked collected not recycled.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Food scraps in trash; bagged recyclables; household hazardous waste/e-waste/construction debris in carts.
- Curbside: bags
- Bag trash; organics paper/compostable OK; recyclables unbagged.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Overflow may incur charge / non-collection (Waste Management (WM)).
- 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
Waste Management (WM) Irvine newsletters/guides: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — weekday → +1 day (Fri → Sat); Sat/Sun → no delay.
- Hauler
- Waste Management (WM)
- Contacts
- Waste Management (WM) (949) 642-1191; Recycle Hotline (949) 724-7669
- Find your day
- City Household Recycling + Waste Management (WM) Irvine
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: cityofirvine.gov
Bulk: wm.com
Holidays: wm.com
Curbside: wm.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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