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Trash & Recycling in Moorpark, CA (2026)

3 verified trash & recycling rules for Moorpark, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Waste Management provides franchised residential trash collection in Moorpark between 7 AM and 7 PM, Monday through Saturday. All residents must subscribe to 3-bin service (trash, recycling, organics) under SB 1383. Collection days vary by neighborhood. No collection occurs on Sundays.

Moorpark Trash Pickup Rules and Schedules

Some Restrictions

California SB 1383 (2016) — Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: Organic Waste Reduction

SB 1383, Lara. Short-lived climate pollutants: methane emissions: dairy and livestock: organic waste: landfills. ... The bill also would establish specified targets for reducing organic waste in landfills. ... The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, which is administered by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, establishes an integrated waste management program ......

Bulk Item Disposal

Moorpark residents can schedule bulky item pickups through Waste Management for large items like furniture, appliances, and mattresses. The city provides information on disposal options for special waste including electronics, hazardous materials, and construction debris. Illegal dumping is prohibited.

Moorpark Bulk Item Disposal

Few Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Moorpark enforces mandatory recycling under California SB 1383 and AB 341. All residents and businesses must subscribe to recycling services. Recyclables must be separated from trash. Contamination of recycling bins may result in surcharges. Commercial businesses and multifamily complexes must also comply.

Moorpark Recycling Requirements

Some Restrictions

CalRecycle — SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction (Organic Waste Recycling Mandate)

SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy. Landfilled food and other organic waste rotting in landfills emits methane climate pollution contributing to California's hotter summers, more frequent droughts, and more wildfires. ... To reduce methane pollution and other short-lived climate pollutants, California passed SB 1383 (Lara, 2016). The law set targets for 2025: 75% less orga...

Looking for Ventura County county-wide rules?

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

Trash & Recycling in Ventura County