4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 9 cities in Orange County, California.
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Unincorporated Orange County uses franchise haulers (Waste Management, CR&R, Republic Services) assigned by community. Residents must use a three-container system with color-coded lids for trash, recyclables, and organics under SB 1383 mandates effective January 2022.
California SB 1383 (Lara, 2016) — Short-lived climate pollutants: methane emissions: dairy and livestock: organic waste: landfills
SB 1383, Lara. Short-lived climate pollutants: methane emissions: dairy and livestock: organic waste: landfills. (1) The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 designates the State Air Resources Board as the state agency charged with monitoring and regulating sources of emissions of greenhouse gases. The state board is required to approve a statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit equi...
Residents in unincorporated Orange County must place bins curbside with wheels against the curb by 6:00 AM on collection day. Carts should be spaced approximately one foot apart and at least three feet from obstructions like parked cars, fire hydrants, and trees.
Unincorporated Orange County residents receive two free bulky-item pickups per year through their franchise hauler, with up to four items collected per pickup. Items must weigh under 150 pounds. Household hazardous waste is accepted free at four county collection centers.
Under SB 1383, all unincorporated Orange County residents must separate organic waste, recyclables, and landfill-bound trash using a mandatory three-container system with color-coded lids. Opting out is not permitted under state law, and enforcement began January 2024.
9 cities in Orange County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
4 verified rules • Bin Placement Rules, Bulk Item Disposal
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