Pickup Rules & Schedules: Anza vs Temecula
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Anza, CA and Temecula, CA?
Anza and Temecula have similar restriction levels.
Anza, CA
Riverside County
Unincorporated Riverside County residents receive curbside trash, recycling, and organics collection once per week from a county-franchised hauler under Ordinance 773. Carts must be placed curbside by 6 a.m. on collection day or no earlier than 5 p.m. the previous evening, and carts must be removed from the curb by 10 p.m. the same day.
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Riverside County
CR&R Environmental Services holds Temecula's exclusive residential and commercial franchise for trash, recycling, and organics collection. Weekly automated collection uses three carts: black (trash), blue (recyclables), green (organics — required under SB 1383). Set carts at the curb by 6 AM on collection day with handles facing the house and 3 feet of clearance between bins. Holiday delays push pickup back one day.
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Anza FAQ
Temecula FAQ
What day is my trash pickup?
Use the address lookup at crrwasteservices.com/temecula or call 800-755-8112. Pickup days vary by neighborhood. After a holiday, expect a one-day delay for the rest of that week.
Why didn't they pick up my cart?
Common reasons: lid not closed (overflowing), cart blocked by parked car, less than 3 feet from other carts, contents not allowed (hazardous waste, e-waste), or the cart was set out after the truck passed.
How do I dispose of paint, electronics, or batteries?
Free drop-off at CR&R Recycle Hub (41760 Hancock Ave) for e-waste and household hazardous waste, or at RivCo HHW collection events. Do NOT put these in any cart.
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