Vista trash & recycling schedule

Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.

At a glance

TrashWeekly gray trash + blue recycle + green organics (35/96-gal organics options; up to 2 extra green free).

Verified 2026-10-15 · vista.gov

CurbsideNight before or by 6:00 a.m. Checklist

Verified 2026-10-15 · city-of-vista.edcodisposal.com

RecyclingBlue + green organics (no plastic bags in organics; paper bags OK).

Verified 2026-10-15 · vista.gov

BulkPaid curbside bulky (nominal fee; schedule EDCO; set by 6:00 a.m. on the appointed day — city news 12/17/2024). Bulk page

Verified 2026-10-15 · vista.gov

HaulerEDCO.
ContactsEDCO (760) 727-1600; text (760) 201-1578.

Verified 2026-10-15 · vista.gov

Curbside

Curbside checklist

City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.

When

Night before or by 6:00 a.m.

Where

Street; wheels to the curb; arrows to the street; ≥2 ft / ≥3 ft clear.

Limits

Paid bulky; 1 free self-haul coupon/year.

Not allowed

No household hazardous waste/construction debris/auto parts at the curb for bulky; no plastic bags in organics.

Bags

Per EDCO Vista guide; lids closed.

Verified 2026-10-15 · city-of-vista.edcodisposal.com

Add curbside reminder to Google Calendar

Find your pickup day

Verified 2026-10-15 · vista.gov

Holidays

HolidayDateShift
New Year's Day 20262026-01-01—
Memorial Day 20262026-05-25—
Independence Day 20262026-07-04—
Labor Day 20262026-09-07—
Thanksgiving 20262026-11-26—
Christmas 20262026-12-25—

Sat/Sun = no delay. Sat Jul 4 2026 = no delay.

Verified 2026-10-15 · city-of-vista.edcodisposal.com

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Full details for Vista: every rule, with sources
Trash
Franchise EDCO (city Trash/Recycling). Weekly gray trash + blue recycle + green organics (35/96-gal organics options; up to 2 extra green free). Set out by 6:00 a.m. or the night before; street; wheels to the curb; arrows to the street; ≥2 ft carts / ≥3 ft obstructions. EDCO (760) 727-1600 / text (760) 201-1578.
Recycling
Blue + green organics (no plastic bags in organics; paper bags OK). City links e-waste / household hazardous waste; mattress drop-off at Palomar Transfer Station up to 3 free mattresses (city Trash/Recycling).
Bulk pickup
Paid curbside bulky (nominal fee; schedule EDCO; set by 6:00 a.m. on the appointed day — city news 12/17/2024). Acceptable: furniture, scrap metal, stoves, refrigerators, A/C, microwaves, water heaters, one TV/monitor. 1 free cleanup coupon/year (EDCO Vista guide) for self-haul. Freon appliances cost more.
Curbside: when
Night before or by 6:00 a.m.
Curbside: where
Street; wheels to the curb; arrows to the street; ≥2 ft / ≥3 ft clear.
Curbside: limits
Paid bulky; 1 free self-haul coupon/year.
Curbside: brush
Green organics cart (no plastic bags).
Curbside: not allowed
No household hazardous waste/construction debris/auto parts at the curb for bulky; no plastic bags in organics.
Curbside: bags
Per EDCO Vista guide; lids closed.
Curbside: fees and fines
Not detailed
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

EDCO City of Vista 2026: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Sat/Sun = no delay. Sat Jul 4 2026 = no delay.

Hauler
EDCO
Contacts
EDCO (760) 727-1600; text (760) 201-1578
Find your day
City Trash/Recycling + EDCO Vista
Sources
Trash and recycling: vista.gov
Bulk: vista.gov
Holidays: city-of-vista.edcodisposal.com
Curbside: city-of-vista.edcodisposal.com
Verified
2026-10-15

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