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Mission Viejo vs Newport Beach

How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Mission Viejo, CA and Newport Beach, CA?

Mission Viejo and Newport Beach have similar restriction levels.

Mission Viejo, CA

Orange County

Some Restrictions

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.

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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

FactMission ViejoNewport Beach
HaulerWare Disposal (Republic Services)CR&R Environmental Services
Pickup FrequencyOnce weekly-
Cart Out By6:00 AM collection day-
Cart In By8:00 PM same day-
Customer Service(949) 642-1191-
Set Out Time-By 6:00 AM on collection day
Cart Spacing-3 feet from obstructions
CR&R Contact-(949) 625-7270

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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.

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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