Carlsbad, CA
Customer Support: 760.332.6464

Customer Service

760.332.6464

Customer Service Hours:
Monday – Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (voicemail after hours)
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Office:
Palomar Transfer Station
5960 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008

Office/Transfer Station Phone:
760.603.0153

Office Hours: 
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Transfer Station Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Recycling Center Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

View Your Service Schedule

You can view your collection schedule by clicking on the button below. You will be redirected to the national Republic Services website where you will enter your service address.

Holiday Schedule
We observe New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. If your service day falls on or after one of these holidays, it will be delayed by one day. For all other holidays, your service day will remain the same:

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Learn more about local rates, schedules and collection services.

Events

Free Mulch and Compost Pickup

Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Palomar Transfer Station
5960 El Camino Real Carlsbad, CA 92008

Fall 2025 Events

Details coming soon

Recycle as a Family 

Involve your whole family in recycling with a variety of fun and educational activities created just for the kids. You can even take them on the go — all our activities are available for download!

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Customer Support

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