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Maintaining a clean and attractive environment is crucial for community health and quality of life. The City of Garden Grove has developed a comprehensive solid waste collection system designed to provide efficient and cost-effective trash pickup services for residents and businesses within the Garden Grove Sanitary District (GGSD).
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Garden Grove
Garden Grove offers a streamlined trash collection service that ensures all residential properties receive consistent and reliable waste management. The city’s waste collection is managed through a private contract with Republic Services, providing residents with a comprehensive waste disposal solution.
Residential Trash Collection
Every residential property in Garden Grove receives three standard containers:
- Black barrel for general trash
- Green barrel for recyclables
- Brown barrel for yard waste
All three containers are collected weekly on the same designated day. Commercial locations follow an identical pickup schedule for barrel services.
Recycling Services
The green recycling barrel provides convenient curbside recycling for residents. Republic Services encourages community support of local charities while ensuring all recyclable materials are properly processed. Residents are advised to place recyclables not accepted by charities in their green container.
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Garden Grove offers a free Bulky Item Pick-Up Service for single-family home residents. This service allows homeowners to dispose of:
- Old appliances
- Furniture
- Large items
Key details:
- Up to three bulky item pickups per calendar year
- Limited to 10 items per pickup
- Appointment required
- Small fee for items containing CFC’s/Freon
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
The brown yard waste container allows residents to dispose of landscaping debris efficiently. All yard waste is collected weekly alongside regular trash and recycling pickup.
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
During six specific holidays, collection schedules may shift:
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
If your collection day falls on or after these holidays, place containers out the day following your regular collection day.
How to Find or Request Services
Residents can contact Republic Services for various waste management needs:
- Customer Service: (714) 238-2444
- Bulky Item Pickup Scheduling
- Additional Container Requests
- Service Level Adjustments
Additional Disposal Options
Garden Grove provides multiple disposal and recycling center locations:
- Republic Services: 1131 North Blue Gum Street, Anaheim
- CVT Public Disposal Center: End of Coronado Street
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center: 1071 North Blue Gum Street, Anaheim
The City of Garden Grove’s trash pickup service demonstrates a commitment to environmental sustainability and community cleanliness. By offering comprehensive waste collection, recycling, and disposal options, the city ensures residents have convenient, efficient solutions for managing their solid waste.
For specific inquiries, contact Republic Services at (714) 238-2444 or the Public Works Department at (714) 741-5375.
FAQ
Who picks up trash in Garden Grove?Solid Waste Collection & Disposal
To order, call Republic Services at (855) 737-7871 or visit Republic Services – Sharps Disposal and enter the coupon code ‘GARDENGROVE’ at checkout.
Why hasn’t my garbage been picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
Are you supposed to tip your trash pickup?But in the United States most garbage collectors get paid well above the minimum wage, so no tip is expected.
https://ggcity.org/pw/trash-recycling
To order, call Republic Services at (855) 737-7871 or visit Republic Services – Sharps Disposal and enter the coupon code ‘GARDENGROVE’ at checkout. Street
https://ggcity.org/pw/collection-schedule-faqs
(714) 238-2444, Mondays through Fridays from 7 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. and Saturday from 7 A.M. to 3 P.M.. Extra Barrels For Your Residence. Basic residential service