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Bulk Item Disposal: Huntington Beach vs Irvine

How do bulk item disposal rules compare between Huntington Beach, CA and Irvine, CA?

Huntington Beach and Irvine have similar restriction levels.

Huntington Beach, CA

Orange County

Some Restrictions

Huntington Beach offers bulky item pickup through Republic Services for large items that do not fit in regular collection bins. Residents may schedule pickups for furniture, appliances, and other oversized waste.

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Irvine, CA

Orange County

Some Restrictions

Irvine offers bulk item pickup through its waste services. Residents must schedule appointments for large items. Accepted items include furniture, appliances, and mattresses. Electronics, hazardous waste, and tires require special handling at designated facilities. The city also hosts periodic household hazardous waste collection events.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactHuntington BeachIrvine
Bulk PickupSchedule with Republic Services-
E-WasteSeparate disposal requiredDesignated drop-off facilities
Hazardous WasteOC HHW Collection Program-
Illegal DumpingMisdemeanor-
ContactRepublic Services (714) 847-3581-
Scheduling-Appointment required
Accepted-Furniture, appliances, mattresses
Not Accepted-Electronics, hazardous waste, tires
HHW Events-Periodic collection events

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Huntington Beach FAQ

How do I dispose of large items in Huntington Beach?

Contact Republic Services at (714) 847-3581 to schedule a bulky item pickup. Place items at the curb on the scheduled day.

Where do I dispose of hazardous waste?

Use the Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program for free disposal of paints, chemicals, batteries, and other hazardous materials.

Irvine FAQ

How do I schedule bulk pickup in Irvine?

Contact the city's waste services to schedule an appointment. Accepted items include furniture, appliances, and mattresses.

Where do I take hazardous waste in Irvine?

The city hosts periodic household hazardous waste collection events. Electronics and other special materials go to designated drop-off facilities. Check the city website for schedules.

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