Huntington Beach vs Mission Viejo
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Huntington Beach, CA and Mission Viejo, CA?
Huntington Beach and Mission Viejo have similar restriction levels.
Huntington Beach, CA
Orange County
All homes and businesses in Huntington Beach must have trash service with Republic Services. Weekly collection includes trash, recycling, and organics. SB 1383 requires mandatory organic waste disposal reduction.
View full Huntington Beach 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 | Huntington Beach | Mission Viejo |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Republic Services | - |
| Collection | Weekly — trash, recycling, organics | - |
| SB 1383 | Mandatory organic recycling | - |
| Business Recycling | Required since July 2012 | - |
| Contact | (714) 847-3581 | - |
| 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 |
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Huntington Beach FAQ
Who provides trash pickup in Huntington Beach?
Republic Services provides residential and commercial waste collection. Contact them at (714) 847-3581.
Do I have to separate food waste?
Yes. Under SB 1383, all residents must use the green organics bin for food scraps and yard waste.
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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