Trash & Recycling in Corona, CA (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Corona, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Waste Management is the exclusive franchised hauler for residential and commercial solid waste in Corona under a long-term franchise agreement. Single-family residences receive weekly pickup of trash, recycling, and organics (green/food waste) carts on a designated collection day, with bulky item pickups available twice per year at no additional charge.
Corona Trash Pickup Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Carts must be placed at the curb no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before collection and removed by 7:00 AM the day after. Cart wheels should be against the curb with the lid hinge facing the street. Maintain 3 feet of clearance from cars, mailboxes, hydrants, and trees, and keep carts at least 5 feet apart.
Corona Trash Bin Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Each residential Waste Management account in Corona receives two free bulky item pickups per calendar year, with up to four items per pickup. Common bulky items include furniture, mattresses, appliances, and large metal items. Refrigerators and freezers must have refrigerants removed by a certified technician before pickup.
Corona Bulky Item Disposal
Few RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
California SB 1383 (effective 2022) requires Corona residents and businesses to separate organic waste (food scraps, food-soiled paper, yard trimmings) into the green organics cart for composting. AB 341 and AB 1826 require commercial recycling and organics for businesses generating specified amounts. Non-compliance can result in fines.
Corona Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsLooking for Riverside County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Corona city rules.
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