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Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-Off Days and Neighborhood Cleanup Program

Santa Ana, CA bulk trash pickup

City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency with Republic Services (exclusive franchise hauler) · Some details are still being checked.

Who
Santa Ana residents; proof of residency required at drop-off days. Neighborhood associations, HOAs and mobile home parks can request up to five free 40-yard roll-off containers per fiscal year.
How
Cleanup events. The city hosts free Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-Off Days at parks (next listed: Saturday November 7, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon at Heritage Park and Portola Park). Republic Services is the franchise hauler and the city says its contract includes increased bulky item pickups, but the pickup limits were not on a page I could read.

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Cost
Drop-off days are free to residents; no appointment needed.
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Verified Nov 6, 2026 · Official source ↗

What they’ll take

“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.

Couch / furniture

Accepted

Furniture, mattresses, carpets and non-donatable clothes, bedding, books or toys are accepted at drop-off days.

Mattress

Accepted

Appliance

Call to confirm

Fridge or freezer

Not accepted

Electronics

Call to confirm

Tire

Not accepted

Yard waste

Call to confirm

Brush and branches

Call to confirm

Construction debris

Not accepted

Household hazardous waste

Not accepted

Household trash

Call to confirm

Limits

Drop-off event may end early at capacity; U-Haul and commercial vehicles excluded.

Not accepted

  • Hazardous waste (paint, oil, chemicals, pesticides, batteries)
  • Concrete, dirt, rocks, brick, asphalt
  • Tires
  • Refrigerators, freezers and AC units

Other options

Quarterly drop-off days at city parks; HOA and neighborhood cleanups via the Neighborhood Cleanup Program.

Quick answers

Who qualifies for bulk trash pickup in Santa Ana?

Santa Ana residents; proof of residency required at drop-off days. Neighborhood associations, HOAs and mobile home parks can request up to five free 40-yard roll-off containers per fiscal year.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Santa Ana?

The city hosts free Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-Off Days at parks (next listed: Saturday November 7, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon at Heritage Park and Portola Park). Republic Services is the franchise hauler and the city says its contract includes increased bulky item pickups, but the pickup limits were not on a page I could read.

How much does bulk trash pickup cost in Santa Ana?

Drop-off days are free to residents; no appointment needed.

What are the limits for bulk pickup in Santa Ana?

Drop-off event may end early at capacity; U-Haul and commercial vehicles excluded.

What can’t go out with bulk pickup in Santa Ana?

Hazardous waste (paint, oil, chemicals, pesticides, batteries), Concrete, dirt, rocks, brick, asphalt, Tires, Refrigerators, freezers and AC units.

Sources

Last verified: Nov 6, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.

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