What they’ll take
“Accepted” means the program takes it at no extra charge. Check limits before you set items out.
Couch / furniture
AcceptedFurniture, mattresses, carpets and non-donatable clothes, bedding, books or toys are accepted at drop-off days.
Mattress
AcceptedAppliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Not acceptedElectronics
Call to confirmTire
Not acceptedYard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
Not acceptedHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHousehold trash
Call to confirmLimits
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.
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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.
- Quarterly Bulky Item Drop-Off Day: Heritage Park ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Neighborhood Cleanup Program ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Solid Waste and Recycling ↗ Checked Nov 6, 2026