Who collects trash and recycling in the City of Orange, CA?
CR&R Environmental Services collects trash, recyclables, and organics for City of Orange residents. CR&R skips collection on its listed holidays, which shifts pickup days. When trash day and street sweeping land on the same day, set carts on top of the curb or parkway, not in the street. CR&R's number for bulky pickups is (714) 372-8272.
What goes in the organics cart in Orange, CA?
Yard waste and kitchen waste go in together: grass clippings, weeds, leaves, prunings, flowers, wood scraps, fruit, bread, fish, meat without bones, vegetables, dairy, fats, oils, grease, and compostable bags. Pet waste, palm fronds, plastic, glass, metal, and treated lumber stay out. Orange and CR&R launched this expanded food waste program for every home with cart service.
How do I get rid of a couch or old appliance in Orange, CA?
Reserve a free bulky item pickup with CR&R at (714) 372-8272. Each City of Orange residential account gets 4 bulky items per collection, 6 times a year, for 24 items in all. Furniture, appliances, computers, monitors, electronic waste, and extra yard waste all qualify. Once CR&R confirms the date, set the items out on your regular trash day. Some apartment complexes with bin service get the same program.
Where do I take household hazardous waste from Orange, CA?
Take it free to any of Orange County's 4 household hazardous waste collection centers, including 1071 N. Blue Gum Street in Anaheim and 6411 Oak Canyon in Irvine. Hours are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. The centers close on rainy days and on Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Call 714-834-4000.
Can I recycle electronics in Orange, CA?
Yes. Drop electronics free at an Orange County household hazardous waste center, or add them to a CR&R bulky item collection. The county does not destroy hard drives or phones onsite, so wipe personal data before you drop off a computer. The county is not responsible for data left on a device.
How do I redeem bottles and cans in Orange, CA?
The City of Orange points residents to Recycle From Home for CRV redemption. A driver picks up at a time you choose, the items are recycled within 24 hours, and payment is calculated at current California CRV rates. The money arrives by PayPal, Venmo, or mailed check.