Trash & Recycling in Ventura, CA (2026)
4 verified trash & recycling rules for Ventura, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Ventura's residential trash, recycling, and green waste collection is provided by E.J. Harrison & Sons. Bins must be placed at the curb by 6 AM on collection day with lids closed. SB 1383 requires mandatory organic waste diversion. Residents receive three bins: trash (gray/black), recycling (blue), and green waste (green).
Ventura Trash Pickup Rules & Schedules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Ventura trash, recycling, and green waste bins must be placed at the curb by 6 AM on collection day. Bins should be spaced at least 3 feet apart with lids facing the street. Do not place bins near parked cars, under low-hanging branches, or blocking sidewalks.
Ventura Trash Bin Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Ventura residents can schedule bulk item pickups through E.J. Harrison & Sons. Large items like furniture, appliances, and mattresses can be collected at the curb by appointment. The City also hosts periodic cleanup events. Hazardous materials require separate disposal.
Ventura Bulk Item Disposal
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Ventura requires residential recycling participation per California AB 341 and SB 1383. Recyclables go in the blue bin. Organic waste including food scraps must be diverted to the green waste bin. Contamination of recycling bins may result in service notices.
Ventura Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsCalRecycle — SB 1383 Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy (Organic Waste Recycling)
California's Organic Waste Reduction 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 se...
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