Republic Services of Fullerton, CA
Republic Services is proud to partner with the City of Fullerton, CA and Orange County Waste and Recycling to provide quality waste, recycling and compost collection, and disposal services to the residents of Fullerton and Unincorporated La Mirada. We care about the environment and people of California and actively support local community, education and sustainability initiatives.
Residential End-Of-Year Holiday Schedule
Click the button to the right to see holiday collection schedule changes.
Fullerton customer service
Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (PST)
Saturday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm (PST)
Sunday, CLOSED
Holiday schedule
We observe the following holidays:
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
After the holiday, service will be delayed for one day for the remainder of the week.
Organics update (food waste & green waste) SB 1383
SB 1383 (Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy) went into effect January 1, 2022. This law requires Organic waste to be diverted from landfills. Commercial customers are encouraged to reach out to our Recycle Coordination team at OCRecycles@republicservices.com to get started with a food waste and/or recycling program today.
More information will be provided for residential customers soon.
Newsletters
The latest recycling, compost, and solid waste news for customers in Fullerton, CA.
How can we help?
Additional resources
Quick and easy ways to make a difference in your community through proper recycling, food waste disposal, and more.
Recycling guidelines
How to dispose of food waste
Video: The process of recycling
Empty. Clean. Dry.™ recycling tips
Commercial organics recycling
Video: Empty. Clean. Dry.™
Waste & recycling guidelines
Commercial recycling guidelines
Construction & demo solutions
FAQs
Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste for commercial, industrial, municipal, residential and oil field customers. A Fortune 500 Company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RSG), Republic generates over $10 billion in annual revenue, has a market cap exceeding $23+ billion and operates the 7th largest vocational fleet in the nation.
We’ll handle it from here®, Republic’s brand’s promise, lets our 14 million customers across the country know they can count on us to provide a superior experience while fostering a cleaner, safer and healthier world for future generations. We strive to safely and sustainably provide reliable service through our collection operations, recycling centers, transfer stations, landfills and landfill gas-to-energy projects.
Republic Services is committed to fostering a sustainable Blue Planet® for our future generations while consistently providing a superior customer experience through reliability, simple solutions, and environmental responsibility.
Local Phone: 800-700-8610. When leaving a message please leave your name, address, and phone number.
Customer Service:
- Monday - Friday, 7PM – 6PM (PST)
- Saturday 7AM - 3PM (PST)
- Sundays, Closed
Yes. Residents of the City of Fullerton receive unlimited bulky item pickups per calendar year. Unlimited items per collection. No building materials or hazardous waste.
To schedule a pickup, call Customer Service at 1-800-700-8610.
UNACCEPTABLE Bulky Items:
- Paint
- Tires
- Motor Oil
ACCEPTABLE Bulky Items:
- washers
- dryers
- stoves
- BBQ grills
- lawnmowers
- furniture
- beds
- sofa
- chairs
- wood
- fish tanks
- mirrors or glass (must be taped)
The Public Disposal Center is located on: 2790 Coronado Street, Anaheim, CA 92806.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday 5:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday – 5:30 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday - CLOSED
Accepted materials: MSW, C&D, Green Waste, Appliance/White Goods, Tires
For more information, please call Customer Service at 800-700-8610.
Recycling
Commonly accepted recyclables include: paper, plastic, cardboard, and aluminum. Glass acceptance varies by location and exceptions do exist, based on location so please contact your local provider for details.
NOTE: all recyclables must be
- Aerosol Cans (empty only)
- Aluminum & Tin Cans
- Aluminum Foil
- Cardboard
- Cereal Boxes (without lining)
- Drink Boxes
- Egg Cartons
- Foam Cups & Plates
- Glass Bottles & Jars
- Juice Cartons
- Junk Mails & Brochures
- Laundry Bottles
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Plastic Bottles & Containers
- Plastic Bags
- Plastic Milk Jugs
- Phone Books
- Wrapping Paper
- Files & Folders
- Mixed Waste Paper & Catalogs
- Paper or Frozen Food Boxes
- Paper Bags
- Flattened Cardboard
NOT ACCEPTABLE: Waxed & Carbon Paper, Food & Liquid Waste (Soiled Materials), Solid Waste & Yard Waste, Hazardous E-Waste
We do NOT recycle the following materials:
- Batteries -
See our Universal Waste page for more information - Carbon paper
- Clothing, Textiles, or Linens
- Diapers and Pet Pads
- Electronics
- Fluids or Food waste (soiled materials)
- Mirrors or ceramics
- Stickers & address labels
- Styrofoam, tissue, paper towels, or napkins
- Plastic-coated paper
- Waxed paper
- Window glass
- Light bulbs -
See our Universal Waste page for more information - Ceramics
- Cookware
- Hardcover books
- Polystyrene foam plastic (even if it has the recycling symbol)
- Plastic Toys
- Shredded Paper
- Solid Waste and Yard waste
- Hazardous E-waste
- Tanglers (garden hoses, wires, chains or electronics)
Contact your local provider to learn more about your local recycling program details for additions and/or exceptions to this list.
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING TIPS
Prepare Your Christmas Tree for Recycling by Following these Guidelines:
- Remove tree stand, ornaments, tinsel
- Do NOT place tree in a plastic bag
- Place tree at the curb by 7a.m. on your trash collection day
- Place the tree alongside your containers,not in front of your containers
- Cut your tree in half if it is over six feet tall
- Flocked trees are NOT recyclable and must be treated as trash.
- Please call Customer Service at 800-700-8610 to arrange for a special bulky item pickup for flocked trees.
