Skip to main content
CityRuleLookup

Trash & Recycling in Huntington Beach, CA (2026)

4 verified trash & recycling rules for Huntington Beach, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pickup Rules & Schedules

All homes and businesses in Huntington Beach must have trash service with Republic Services. Weekly collection includes trash, recycling, and organics. SB 1383 requires mandatory organic waste disposal reduction.

Huntington Beach Trash Pickup Rules

Some Restrictions

Bin Placement Rules

Huntington Beach requires trash bins to be placed at the curb on collection day and returned to storage promptly after. Bins stored visible from the street outside collection periods may violate property maintenance standards.

Huntington Beach Trash Bin Placement

Some Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Huntington Beach offers bulky item pickup through Republic Services for large items that do not fit in regular collection bins. Residents may schedule pickups for furniture, appliances, and other oversized waste.

Huntington Beach Bulk Disposal Rules

Some Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Huntington Beach requires all residents and businesses to participate in recycling programs under state law (SB 1383, AB 341). Organic waste must be separated. Contamination of recycling bins may result in service issues.

Huntington Beach Recycling Requirements

Some Restrictions

Looking for Orange County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Huntington Beach city rules.

Trash & Recycling in Orange County