Republic Services of Carlsbad, CA
Republic Services is committed to providing reliable and responsible recycling, organics and waste solutions for the City of Carlsbad, CA. Every day we work to ensure safe and dependable solutions in a way that is easy, effortless and environmentally responsible. We are a proud partner and actively support local community, education and sustainability initiatives.
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
Are you new resident? Pick up your free kitchen caddy at our Palomar Transfer Station office.
5960 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Learn more about local rates, schedules and collection services below.
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 2026 Events
Electronic Waste Collection at the City of Carlsbad Fix-It-Clinic
Saturday, Oct. 24
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dove Library: 1775 Dove Lane
Click here for more information
Shred and Recycle It! Event
Saturday, Nov. 14
Pre-registration required: Click here to register
The address of the event will be provided to you in your confirmation email.
Medications and Sharps Collection Event
Saturday, Nov. 14
Pre-registration required: Click here to register
The address of the event will be provided to you in your confirmation email.
Spring 2027 Events
City of Carlsbad Earth Month Celebration Event
Information Coming Soon
Compost and Mulch Giveaway Event
Information Coming Soon
Electronic Waste Collection Event
Information Coming Soon
Shred ad Recycle It! Event
Information Coming Soon
Medications and Sharps Collection Event
Information Coming Soon
Service Guides
Residential and Multifamily
SB 1383 for Carlsbad Multifamily Properties
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