We’re here to help you find the Chula Vista trash pickup schedule for 2023 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Chula Vista is in California with National City to the north, San Diego to the northwest, La Mesa to the northeast.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Chula Vista Trash Collection Calendar 2023
For normal trash collections schedules, visit: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/clean/environmental-services/trash
Collection Service Day and Time
Trash, recycling and yard waste will be collected any time between 7 am and 6 pm on service days. All containers should be placed at the curb by 7 am. Empty containers must be removed from the curb by 8 pm. Visit Republic Services to view your pick up schedule.
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
If your scheduled service day falls on or after a holiday, then your service day may be delayed by one day. For all other holidays, your service will be on schedule.
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Chula Vista Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2023
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/clean/environmental-services/special-services
Up to 10 bulky items can picked up weekly, or 60 items in any 90 day period, free of charge. Additional items may be picked up for a small fee.
Please visit Republic Services website or call at (619) 421-9400 at least 24 hours before your service day to schedule this special service.
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
Bulky items include:
- Empty propane tanks
- Washers or dryers
- Lawn furniture
- Chairs
- Grills
- Flocked or plastic holiday trees
- Scrap metal
- Refrigerators
- Sofas
- Mattresses
- Appliances
Difficult-to-handle items over 60 pounds that cannot be handled with a hand truck will be picked for an additional charge
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Paint
- Hazardous waste
- Sharps
- Light bulbs
Chula Vista Junk Removal
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Chula Vista and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2023
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/clean/environmental-services/trash
Recycling and yard waste will be collected any time between 7 am and 6 pm on service days. All containers should be placed at the curb by 7 am. Empty containers must be removed from the curb by 8 pm. Visit Republic Services to view your pick up schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Chula Vista?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/clean/environmental-services/special-services
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/clean/environmental-services/trash
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 7 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the Chula Vista Public Works Department?
John Lippitt Public Works Center
1800 Maxwell Road | Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 397-6000
Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday | 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fridays | 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (closed every other Friday)
See City Calendar for office closures.
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Hope you were able to find everything you need for the Chula Vista trash pickup schedule. We strive to provide the most up to date information so please let us know if you need anything else.
