Costa Mesa vs Mission Viejo
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Costa Mesa, CA and Mission Viejo, CA?
Costa Mesa and Mission Viejo have similar restriction levels.
Costa Mesa, CA
Orange County
Costa Mesa residential trash and recycling collection is managed by the Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) with CR&R Environmental Services handling curbside pickup. Collection occurs Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with specific collection days assigned by address.
View full Costa Mesa rules →Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County
Mission Viejo provides curbside trash, recycling, and green waste collection through Ware Disposal (now Republic Services). Residential pickup is once weekly. Carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day and retrieved by 8:00 PM the same day.
View full Mission Viejo rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Costa Mesa | Mission Viejo |
|---|---|---|
| Service Provider | CR&R Environmental Services | - |
| District | Costa Mesa Sanitary District (CMSD) | - |
| Collection Hours | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Mon-Fri | - |
| Three Carts | Trash, recycling, organics | - |
| CR&R Contact | (949) 646-4617 | - |
| Hauler | - | Ware Disposal (Republic Services) |
| Pickup Frequency | - | Once weekly |
| Cart Out By | - | 6:00 AM collection day |
| Cart In By | - | 8:00 PM same day |
| Customer Service | - | (949) 642-1191 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Costa Mesa FAQ
What day is trash pickup in Costa Mesa?
Collection days vary by address. Enter your address into the Solid Waste Collection Map on the CMSD website at cmsdca.gov to find your specific pickup day. Collection occurs Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
What goes in each trash cart in Costa Mesa?
Black carts are for trash, blue carts are for recycling (paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, metals), and green carts are for organics including food scraps and yard waste per California SB 1383 requirements.
Who do I call about a missed trash pickup in Costa Mesa?
Contact CR&R Environmental Services at (949) 646-4617, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can also contact the Costa Mesa Sanitary District at (949) 645-8400.
Mission Viejo FAQ
Who provides trash collection in Mission Viejo?
Ware Disposal (a Republic Services company) provides residential trash, recycling, and green waste collection under contract with the city. Call (949) 642-1191 for service questions or to schedule bulky item pickup.
What goes in the green cart?
Under California SB 1383, the green cart accepts yard waste (grass, leaves, branches) and food scraps (fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy, bread, coffee grounds). No plastic bags or pet waste.
When must carts be placed out and retrieved?
Carts must be at the curb by 6:00 AM on your collection day with handles facing the house and lids closed. They must be retrieved and stored out of public view by 8:00 PM the same day.
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