Orange, CA Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Hauler
- CR&R (714) 372-8272
- Frequency
- Weekly collection
- Organics
- Mandatory per SB 1383
- Three Bins
- Black, blue, green
Summary
Residential trash, recycling, and organics in Orange are collected by CR&R Environmental Services. Collection occurs weekly. As of January 2024, participation in organics recycling is mandatory under California SB 1383.
The California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989, which is administered by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, establishes an integrated waste management program that requires each county and city and county to prepare and submit to the department a countywide integrated waste management plan. ... The bill would require the department, in consultation with the state board, to adopt regulations that achieve the specified targets for reducing organic waste in landfills. The bill would authorize local jurisdictions to charge and collect fees to recover the local jurisdiction's costs incurred in complying with the regulations.
Full Breakdown
The City of Orange contracts with CR&R Environmental Services ((714) 372-8272) for weekly residential trash, recycling, and organics collection. Residents receive three bins: black for trash, blue for recyclables, and green for organics (yard waste and food scraps). As of January 2024, California SB 1383 mandates that all residents participate in organics recycling by separating food waste from trash and placing it in the green bin. CR&R processes organics at their Regional Organics Anaerobic Recovery (ROAR) facility, converting waste into renewable natural gas and compost. Collection days vary by neighborhood, contact CR&R or check the city website for your schedule. Multifamily and commercial properties have separate collection arrangements. The city enacted a state-mandated solid waste rate adjustment to fund expanded organics collection.
Violations & Fines
Non-participation in organics recycling may result in fines per state mandate as of January 2024. Improper sorting or contamination of recycling bins may result in non-collection.
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