Westminster, CA Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

Residential recycling in the City of Westminster is collected through the blue cart as part of the Midway City Sanitary District's three-cart automated program; most household recyclables go in the blue container. For commercial and multifamily properties, the city implements California's Mandatory Commercial Recycling (MCR) law, AB 341. Under MCR, a business (including public entities) that generates four (4) cubic yards or more of commercial solid waste per week, or a multifamily residential dwelling of five (5) or more units, must arrange for recycling services. Affected generators can comply by self-hauling recyclables to a recycling facility, subscribing to a recycling service through the city's commercial franchise hauler CR&R, or subscribing to a service that includes mixed-waste processing yielding comparable diversion. The city's Public Works department administers the MCR program and points businesses to CR&R for service. Because AB 341 is a state mandate, the thresholds (4 cubic yards / 5 units) come from California law, while Westminster handles local outreach and service through CR&R. Contamination of recycling carts with trash or organics can undermine service; keep recyclables clean and follow the district's container guidance. For commercial recycling setup, contact CR&R or the city's Public Works recycling program.