Lake Forest trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | As of Jul 1, 2025: one landfill cart, up to 2 recycling, up to 1 organics; sizes 35/65/95-gal (rate by trash size). Verified 2026-10-15 · lakeforestca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:30 a.m.; remove within 12 hours. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · lakeforestca.gov |
| Recycling | Recycle + organics carts. 2 free household hazardous waste pickups/year (city FAQs); extras fee. Verified 2026-10-15 · lakeforestca.gov |
| Bulk | City Residential Services + FAQs (HOA/shared enclosure → property management). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · lakeforestca.gov |
| Hauler | CR&R Environmental Services. |
| Contacts | CR&R (via city/crrwasteservices Lake Forest residential). Verified 2026-10-15 · lakeforestca.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:30 a.m.; remove within 12 hours.
Where
Curbside; handles toward home; 1 ft / 3 ft clear.
Limits
Bulky 3×/year ≤10 items.
Not allowed
Outside-cart items; household hazardous waste in carts.
Bags
Per CR&R Lake Forest guides.
Not yet confirmed: Fees and fines.
Verified 2026-10-15 · lakeforestca.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · lakeforestca.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: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — Sat/Sun → no delay; weekday → +1 day remainder of week.
Verified 2026-10-15 · lakeforestca.gov
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Full details for Lake Forest: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Franchise CR&R. Landfill + recycling + organics (SB 1383). As of Jul 1, 2025: one landfill cart, up to 2 recycling, up to 1 organics; sizes 35/65/95-gal (rate by trash size). Carts by 6:30 a.m.; remove within 12 hours; handles/wheels toward home; ~1 ft apart; ≥3 ft from obstructions; lids closed; nothing outside carts.
- Recycling
- Recycle + organics carts. 2 free household hazardous waste pickups/year (city FAQs); extras fee.
- Bulk pickup
- City Residential Services + FAQs. HOA/shared enclosure → property management. (Older residential guide PDF said 2×/4 items or 20 bags.) CR&R: Freon appliances / some e-waste may be nominal charge.
- Curbside: when
- By 6:30 a.m.; remove within 12 hours.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; handles toward home; 1 ft / 3 ft clear.
- Curbside: limits
- Bulky 3×/year ≤10 items.
- Curbside: brush
- Organics; Christmas trees ~weeks after Dec 25 (CR&R).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Outside-cart items; household hazardous waste in carts.
- Curbside: bags
- Per CR&R Lake Forest 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: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — Sat/Sun → no delay; weekday → +1 day remainder of week.
- Hauler
- CR&R Environmental Services
- Contacts
- CR&R (via city/crrwasteservices Lake Forest residential)
- Find your day
- City Residential Trash & Recycling Services + CR&R
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: lakeforestca.gov
Bulk: lakeforestca.gov
Holidays: lakeforestca.gov
Curbside: lakeforestca.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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