Pickup Rules & Schedules: Moorpark vs Santa Paula
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Moorpark, CA and Santa Paula, CA?
Moorpark and Santa Paula have similar restriction levels.
Moorpark, CA
Ventura County
Waste Management provides franchised residential trash collection in Moorpark between 7 AM and 7 PM, Monday through Saturday. All residents must subscribe to 3-bin service (trash, recycling, organics) under SB 1383. Collection days vary by neighborhood. No collection occurs on Sundays.
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Ventura County
Santa Paula provides weekly curbside collection for trash, recycling, and organic/green waste. Collection is managed by a contracted waste hauler. Bins must be placed curbside by 6 AM on collection day and retrieved by 8 PM. SB 1383 requires organic waste separation.
View full Santa Paula rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Moorpark | Santa Paula |
|---|---|---|
| Collection Hours | 7 AM - 7 PM, Mon-Sat | - |
| Hauler | Waste Management | - |
| SB 1383 | 3-bin service required | - |
| Organics | Yard waste + food waste | - |
| Sunday | No collection | - |
| Collection | - | Weekly — trash, recycling, organic |
| Bin Placement | - | By 6 AM, retrieved by 8 PM |
| Organic Waste | - | Mandatory separation (SB 1383) |
| Recycling | - | Paper, glass, metal, plastics #1-5, #7 |
| Hazardous Waste | - | Ventura County HHW facility |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Moorpark FAQ
What time should I put my trash out in Moorpark?
Have your bins at the curb by 7:00 AM on your collection day. Collection occurs between 7 AM and 7 PM, Monday through Saturday. No collection on Sundays.
Do I have to separate food waste in Moorpark?
Yes. Under SB 1383, food waste must be placed in the green organics bin along with yard waste. All residents must subscribe to 3-bin service: trash, recycling, and organics.
How do I find my trash pickup day in Moorpark?
Contact Waste Management or visit wm.com for your specific collection schedule. You can also call the city at (805) 517-6200 or check the Moorpark Solid Waste page on the city website.
Santa Paula FAQ
What day is trash pickup in Santa Paula?
Pickup day varies by neighborhood zone. Check with the city's contracted waste hauler or the City of Santa Paula website for your specific collection day.
Do I have to separate food scraps?
Yes, California SB 1383 requires all residents to separate food scraps and food-soiled paper into the green organic waste bin.
Where do I take hazardous waste?
Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, batteries, electronics) must be taken to the Ventura County HHW Collection Center. Do not place in curbside bins.
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