The City of Tustin contracts exclusively with CR&R Incorporated for trash and recycling. Service is mandatory citywide under the City Code, with weekly collection using a three-cart system (black trash, blue recycling, green organics). Collection day is set by neighborhood, with one-day delays after major holidays.
The City of Tustin, an incorporated Orange County city, contracts with CR&R Incorporated as its exclusive franchised hauler: 'The City of Tustin contracts with CR&R Incorporated for trash and recycling services throughout the community.' Service is mandatory; per the City Code, all occupied properties in the City are required to arrange for trash collection through the City's franchise holder (referenced as City Code Section 4312 in the City's solid-waste materials), and CR&R is the contracted provider. Single-family homes receive weekly pickup using a three-cart system: a black cart for trash, a blue cart for recyclables, and a green cart for yard trimmings and food waste. Residents look up their collection day on the City's Residential Collection Map. Collection may be delayed by one day when a scheduled pickup falls on or after major holidays, including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. CR&R asks that carts be at the curb by no later than 7 a.m. on collection day; items not contained in the carts will not be collected. Multifamily complexes receive separate collection service arranged through the property. For service questions contact CR&R at 714-372-8272; report problems to City Public Works at 714-573-3150 or tustinrecycles@tustinca.org. Because Tustin franchises one hauler, residents cannot hire a different trash company.
All occupied properties must subscribe to City-franchised trash service (referenced as City Code Section 4312); failing to maintain service or self-hauling around the franchise can be a code violation. Materials placed loose outside the carts will not be collected, and oversized or excess material may require a separate bulky pickup.
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