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Garden Grove vs Newport Beach

How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Garden Grove, CA and Newport Beach, CA?

Garden Grove and Newport Beach have similar restriction levels.

Garden Grove, CA

Orange County

Some Restrictions

Garden Grove provides weekly curbside collection of trash, recycling, and green waste through Republic Services. Bins must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day with lids closed and handles facing the street. SB 1383 requires organic waste separation for composting.

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Newport Beach, CA

Orange County

Some Restrictions

Newport Beach provides weekly curbside trash, recycling, and green waste collection for residential properties through its contracted hauler, CR&R. Trash carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day with lids closed and handles facing the house. Carts must be retrieved and stored out of public view by the end of collection day.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactGarden GroveNewport Beach
Collection DayWeekly, varies by area-
Set Out TimeBy 6:00 AM collection dayBy 6:00 AM on collection day
Waste HaulerRepublic Services-
Organic WasteSB 1383 separation required-
Code Enforcement(714) 741-5792-
Hauler-CR&R Environmental Services
Cart Spacing-3 feet from obstructions
CR&R Contact-(949) 625-7270

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Garden Grove FAQ

What day is trash pickup in Garden Grove?

Collection days vary by neighborhood. Check with Republic Services or the City of Garden Grove website for your specific collection schedule. Bins must be at the curb by 6:00 AM on your collection day.

Do I have to separate food scraps in Garden Grove?

Yes. Under California SB 1383, all Garden Grove residents must place food scraps, yard trimmings, and food-soiled paper in the green organics bin for composting. These materials should not go in the trash.

What items cannot go in my Garden Grove bins?

Hazardous waste, electronics, batteries, paint, motor oil, and bulky items cannot be placed in curbside bins. Take hazardous waste to Orange County collection events and schedule bulky item pickups through Republic Services.

Newport Beach FAQ

Who handles trash pickup in Newport Beach?

CR&R Environmental Services provides residential curbside collection under a franchise agreement with the city. Contact CR&R at (949) 625-7270 for service questions, missed pickups, or cart requests.

When do I put out my trash carts in Newport Beach?

Place carts at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection day with lids closed and handles facing the house. Retrieve carts and store them out of street view by the end of collection day.

Can I leave my trash carts out all week?

No. Newport Beach Municipal Code requires carts to be stored behind the front setback line and out of public view between collection days. Carts left visible from the street may result in code enforcement notices.

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