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:
Helpful Resources
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
Shred and Recycle it! Event
Saturday, November 15, 2025
Registration is required. Time and event location will be provided upon completing registration.
Service Guides
SB 1383 for Carlsbad Multifamily Properties
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