Trash & Recycling in Westminster, CA (2026)
5 verified trash & recycling rules for Westminster, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Residential trash, recycling and organics in Westminster are collected weekly by the Midway City Sanitary District (MCSD), using CR&R-operated automated trucks. Each home gets blue, green and black carts. Set carts out by 7 a.m. on your service day or the night before. Holiday weeks shift collection one day later.
Westminster Trash Collection & Pickup Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
For automated collection, Westminster's Midway City Sanitary District requires carts to be placed in the gutter with wheels against the curb, spaced about three feet apart and three feet from any vehicle, pole or other obstruction. Lids must close, and carts must be removed within 12 hours after collection.
Westminster Cart Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsBulk Item Disposal
Westminster's Midway City Sanitary District offers a bulky-item pickup for furniture and appliances, with a maximum of two items every 30 days per household. Residents must schedule at least one week in advance and may not place items at the curb until a pickup is scheduled.
Westminster Bulky Item Disposal
Some RestrictionsRecycling Requirements
Westminster residents recycle through the blue cart collected by the Midway City Sanitary District. Businesses generating 4+ cubic yards of waste weekly and multifamily properties with 5+ units must arrange recycling under California's Mandatory Commercial Recycling law (AB 341), served by the city's franchise hauler CR&R.
Westminster Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsMandatory Organics Recycling
Under California's SB 1383, organics recycling is mandatory in Westminster. The Midway City Sanitary District provides green carts (65 or 95 gallon) to single-family homes for food scraps and yard waste, collected weekly. Businesses and large multifamily properties must also recycle organics under AB 1826 (the city's MORe program).
Westminster Organics Recycling (SB 1383)
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Orange County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Westminster city rules.
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