Westminster trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly; day by address (MCSD schedule tool). Verified 2026-10-15 · westminster-ca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Check a.m. With MCSD FAQs/schedule (search cites 6:00 a.m. for some OC districts — verify on MCSD cart instructions if posted). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · midwaycitysanitaryca.gov |
| Recycling | Blue recycle + green organics + black trash. Verified 2026-10-15 · westminster-ca.gov |
| Bulk | MCSD monthly bulky: ≤2 items/household about every 30 days (appliances/furniture); call. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · westminster-ca.gov |
| Hauler | Midway City Sanitary District (residential); CR&R (commercial). |
| Contacts | MCSD (714) 893-3553; CR&R commercial (714) 372-8272; City PW via westminster-ca.gov. Verified 2026-10-15 · westminster-ca.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Check a.m. With MCSD FAQs/schedule (search cites 6:00 a.m. for some OC districts — verify on MCSD cart instructions if posted).
Where
Curb automated carts (MCSD).
Limits
Bulky ≤2 items ~monthly; mattresses District drop-off only.
Not allowed
Mattresses at curb; household hazardous waste in carts.
Bags
Per MCSD cart guides.
Not yet confirmed: Fees and fines.
Verified 2026-10-15 · midwaycitysanitaryca.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · midwaycitysanitaryca.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Presidents Day 2026 | 2026-02-16 | — |
| 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 | — |
MCSD observes New Year's Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — weekday → +1 day remainder of week.
Verified 2026-10-15 · midwaycitysanitaryca.gov
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- Trash
- Residential solid waste via Midway City Sanitary District (MCSD) — not city Public Works trucks. Automated three carts: blue recycle, green organics, black trash. Weekly; day by address (MCSD schedule tool). MCSD (714) 893-3553 / [email protected]. Commercial → CR&R (714) 372-8272. City Recycling page redirects residents to MCSD.
- Recycling
- Blue recycle + green organics + black trash. Holiday trees first 2 weeks after Christmas on regular day (city PW FAQs). Mattresses/box springs: no curbside — free drop-off at District Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (MCSD holiday page note).
- Bulk pickup
- MCSD monthly bulky: ≤2 items/household about every 30 days (appliances/furniture); call (714) 893-3553. City PW FAQs match.
- Curbside: when
- Check a.m. With MCSD FAQs/schedule (search cites 6:00 a.m. for some OC districts — verify on MCSD cart instructions if posted).
- Curbside: where
- Curb automated carts (MCSD).
- Curbside: limits
- Bulky ≤2 items ~monthly; mattresses District drop-off only.
- Curbside: brush
- Green organics cart.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Mattresses at curb; household hazardous waste in carts.
- Curbside: bags
- Per MCSD cart guides.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not yet confirmed
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Presidents Day 2026 (2026-02-16): 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
MCSD observes New Year's Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — weekday → +1 day remainder of week (Fri→Sat); Sat/Sun → no delay. (Includes Presidents’ Day — uncommon vs six-holiday peers.)
- Hauler
- Midway City Sanitary District (residential); CR&R (commercial)
- Contacts
- MCSD (714) 893-3553; CR&R commercial (714) 372-8272; City PW via westminster-ca.gov
- Find your day
- City Recycling → MCSD + MCSD holiday/bulky
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: westminster-ca.gov
Bulk: westminster-ca.gov
Holidays: midwaycitysanitaryca.gov
Curbside: midwaycitysanitaryca.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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