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Book before you bring it out.
Your items can still be inside when you book. Follow the readiness instructions in your confirmation.
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Choose a clear outdoor spot.
You arrange any carrying out of your home or down interior stairs. Keep entrances, sidewalks and shared access clear. We handle loading and haul-away from outside.
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Show us where to find it.
Add a photo and clear location notes. Contact us before booking if a gate, building rule or restricted access window needs an arrangement.
At a house: outside, accessible and easy to identify.At an apartment: an approved outdoor spot with shared access clear.
Access needs an arrangement?
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City collection Four free bulky pickups a calendar year are available, each taking up to four large items or four bags, scheduled for the regular collection day. No charge. Each San Clemente resident customer can arrange four free bulky item pickups a calendar year of up to four large items or four bags of material, with additional pickups provided for a small fee published on the City rate sheet.
City collection Four free bulky pickups a calendar year are available, each taking up to four large items or four bags, scheduled for the regular collection day. No charge. Each San Clemente resident customer can arrange four free bulky item pickups a calendar year of up to four large items or four bags of material, with additional pickups provided for a small fee published on the City rate sheet.
City collection A refrigerator or air conditioner appears in the white goods pickup category, but the same rate sheet says bulky material must not contain freon, so the route has to be confirmed before set-out. The rate sheet lists refrigerators and air conditioners in the white goods pickup category while also stating that bulky items must not contain any type of liquid, oil, gas or freon. No separate charge is published for a cooling appliance, so call CR&R at 877-728-0446 to confirm how the refrigerant is handled and what the pickup costs before the unit goes out.
City collection Residential service runs on a three cart set for trash, recycling and organics, and every household has to separate recyclables and organic material under state law. From $29.64 for the monthly residential rate published on the City rate sheet for a 35 gallon three cart set covering trash, recycling and organics, with 60 and 90 gallon sets published at higher monthly rates and quarterly figures published alongside each. San Clemente residential accounts on the franchise hauler's cart service. Additional trash carts and second additional recycling or organics carts carry their own published monthly rates.
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
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The local disposal guide
Will the city take it?
San Clemente collects through CR&R, and the bulky program is straightforward: four free pickups a calendar year, each taking up to four large items or four bags, scheduled for your regular collection day. Washing machines, dryers, sofas and refrigerators are the published examples, and white goods ride the same route as long as they fit the size and weight limits and are free of liquids, oil, gas and freon. The softer edge is household hazardous waste, because CR&R runs a free door-to-door pickup for paint, oil, batteries, fluorescents, sharps and even cathode ray tube televisions and monitors, and county residents can also drop those items free at the Orange County collection center in San Juan Capistrano.
Residential service runs on a three cart set for trash, recycling and organics, and every household has to separate recyclables and organic material under state law.
City cost & eligibility
From $29.64 for the monthly residential rate published on the City rate sheet for a 35 gallon three cart set covering trash, recycling and organics, with 60 and 90 gallon sets published at higher monthly rates and quarterly figures published alongside each. San Clemente residential accounts on the franchise hauler's cart service. Additional trash carts and second additional recycling or organics carts carry their own published monthly rates.
When & how
Collection runs on the account's weekly collection day, and bulky pickups are booked for that same service day.
Get it ready
Keep glass bottles, metal cans, cardboard, newspaper, plastic bottles and clean food containers numbered one through six in the recycling cart, and keep straws, utensils, plastic bags and wrappers, paper towels, items without the chasing arrows and styrofoam out. Put yard trimmings and food scraps in the organics cart with plastic bags excluded, and expect annual route audits under the state organics rules.
Four free bulky pickups a calendar year are available, each taking up to four large items or four bags, scheduled for the regular collection day.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Each San Clemente resident customer can arrange four free bulky item pickups a calendar year of up to four large items or four bags of material, with additional pickups provided for a small fee published on the City rate sheet.
When & how
Book the pickup with CR&R at 877-728-0446 or through the hauler's online scheduling service, and it is collected on the regular waste collection day.
Get it ready
Keep items inside the published limits: no more than eight feet in length, four feet in width or 150 pounds, with no liquid, oil, gas or freon inside anything set out. Branches and wood bundle up to four feet long and 18 inches in diameter.
White goods such as a washer, dryer or stove are inside the bulky program, provided the unit is free of liquid, oil, gas and freon.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. White goods ride the four free bulky pickups a calendar year, within the four item limit and the eight foot, four foot and 150 pound size and weight rules, and the unit must not contain liquid, oil, gas or freon.
When & how
Book the pickup with CR&R at 877-728-0446 for the regular collection day.
Get it ready
Empty the appliance of any liquid, oil or gas before it goes out, and keep the unit inside the size and weight limits.
A refrigerator or air conditioner appears in the white goods pickup category, but the same rate sheet says bulky material must not contain freon, so the route has to be confirmed before set-out.
City cost & eligibility
The rate sheet lists refrigerators and air conditioners in the white goods pickup category while also stating that bulky items must not contain any type of liquid, oil, gas or freon. No separate charge is published for a cooling appliance, so call CR&R at 877-728-0446 to confirm how the refrigerant is handled and what the pickup costs before the unit goes out.
When & how
Confirm the unit and the refrigerant handling with the hauler before booking the pickup for the regular collection day.
Get it ready
Keep the unit upright and out of the carts, and do not open or drain the sealed system yourself, because the refrigerant has to be dealt with before the unit can be collected.
Electronic waste has its own free pickup category that runs four times a year with unlimited items, and the same items can drop free at the county collection centers.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Electronic waste pickups run four times a year with unlimited items, including televisions, computers, monitors, video recorders, cell phones and speakers, and Orange County residents can also drop household hazardous waste and electronic waste free at the county collection centers.
When & how
Book the electronic waste pickup with CR&R at 877-728-0446 for the regular collection day, or take the items to a county collection center between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Get it ready
Remove sensitive information from any computer, phone or drive before it leaves your hands, because the county states that no destruction of devices happens on site and it is not responsible for lost or misused data.
Project debris is not part of the curbside bulky route, and covered projects have to file a waste management plan, so the load goes to the county landfill or into a container.
City cost & eligibility
The City publishes construction and demolition recycling requirements, a waste management plan application, an exemption request form and the state green building requirements rather than a collection rate for household project debris. The county landfill takes public disposal from Orange County residents and businesses with proof of address, and the City also offers roll off and cub bin rate sheets, so confirm the container or the landfill fee before loading.
When & how
Take the load to Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano, which opens Monday through Saturday on its own schedule, or arrange a container through the franchise hauler.
Get it ready
Cover or tarp the load before the trip, because the county states that covering the load is the law. For a covered project, file the waste management plan and the recycling summary report the City requires, and keep the recyclable portion of the debris separated so the diversion can be documented.
Exercise equipment is not named in the bulky examples, the pickup category list or the hazardous waste list, so the machine is confirmed with the hauler before set-out.
City cost & eligibility
No published category or rate covers exercise equipment. The bulky route takes large household items inside the eight foot, four foot and 150 pound limits, and its free allowance is four items four times a year, so call CR&R at 877-728-0446 with the machine type and weight to confirm the item and any charge.
When & how
Confirm the machine before booking the pickup for the regular collection day.
Get it ready
Take the machine down as far as it will come apart, keep the loose weights and parts with it, and check the heaviest piece against the 150 pound limit.
Every bulky pickup, including electronic waste and universal waste, is scheduled for the regular waste collection day, so the booking is only for a date you already have service. Book with CR&R at 877-728-0446 or through the hauler's online scheduling service, and keep the material inside eight feet in length, four feet in width and 150 pounds.
The rate sheet states that bulky material must not contain any type of liquid, oil, gas or freon, so drain gas and oil from small motorized equipment, empty appliances of liquid and confirm with the hauler how a refrigerator, freezer or air conditioner should be handled before it is set out.
Batteries other than automobile batteries, thermostats, fluorescent tubes, cathode ray tubes such as televisions and monitors, high intensity and sodium vapor lamps, non-empty aerosol cans, mercury containing items, paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, sharps in a one-way container, fertilizer and used motor oil all go through the free door-to-door household hazardous waste pickup arranged with CR&R at 877-728-0446, or to the county collection center.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
City of San Clemente and CR&R Environmental Services
Free bulky item pickup
Households with furniture, a mattress, an appliance or up to four bags of material that will not fit the cart.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Four free bulky item pickups a calendar year for each resident customer, each taking up to four large items or four bags of material.
Arrange it
Book the pickup with CR&R at 877-728-0446 or online, and set the items out on the regular waste collection day inside the size and weight limits.
Four items or bags per pickup, eight feet in length, four feet in width and 150 pounds per item, no liquid, oil, gas or freon inside anything, and additional pickups carry a published fee.
City of San Clemente and CR&R Environmental Services
Electronic waste pickup with unlimited items
Households with televisions, monitors, computers or other electronic waste, including several devices at once.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Electronic waste pickups run four times a year with unlimited items, including televisions, computers, monitors, video recorders, cell phones and speakers.
Arrange it
Book the pickup with CR&R at 877-728-0446 for the regular collection day, and wipe personal data before the devices go out.
Four electronic waste pickups a year, and the material still has to be set out according to the hauler's instructions.
Households with paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, batteries, fluorescent tubes, sharps, thermometers or used motor oil.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Free door-to-door household hazardous waste pickup for San Clemente residents, arranged through the hauler's customer service line. Universal waste pickups run four times a year with unlimited items and hazardous waste pickups run four times a year with a per day limit.
Arrange it
Call CR&R at 877-728-0446 to arrange the pickup, and follow the hauler's packing instructions for the material being collected.
Automobile batteries have to be delivered to a certified hazardous waste center rather than set out, sharps need a one-way protection container, and paint is taken in its original container with a maximum container size.
City of San Clemente and CR&R Environmental Services
Additional trash, recycling or organics cart
Households that regularly fill the standard three cart set.
Cost & conditions
From $7.56 for the published monthly rate for an additional 35 gallon trash cart, with 60 and 90 gallon additional trash carts and second additional recycling or organics carts published at their own monthly rates. San Clemente residential accounts adding carts to the standard three cart set.
Arrange it
Contact the hauler at 877-728-0446 or the City to add the cart, and confirm the monthly rate for the cart size and type.
Rates differ by cart size and by whether the cart is trash or a second recycling or organics cart, so confirm the amount for the exact cart.
County household hazardous waste and e-waste center
Orange County San Juan Capistrano Collection Center
32250 Avenida La Pata, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Household hazardous waste such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, smoke detectors and pesticides, along with electronic waste including televisions, tablets, cell phones and computers.
Orange County residents only and proof of county residence may be requested. Businesses, churches, schools, non-profits and government agencies cannot use the centers, no destruction of computers, hard drives or phones happens on site, and residents should remove sensitive information before dropping devices off.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, closed on major holidays and during rainy weather.
No charge. Free household hazardous waste and electronic waste disposal for Orange County residents.
Commercial and public disposal loads from Orange County residents and businesses.
Public disposal is limited to Orange County residents and businesses and proof of address may be requested, the City notes that the landfill is not a recycling center and should not be listed as one, and loads have to be tarped or secured. Fees are published separately and the fee page was not readable, so confirm the charge at the scale.
County landfills open Monday through Saturday on varied site schedules and close on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. Check the site page for the daily hours before travelling.
The county directs landfill fees to a separate page that was not readable, so no rate can be quoted. Confirm the current tipping fee for the material and load size with the county landfill line before hauling.
Prices, timing and the details that matter at your address.
How much does pickup cost?+
Choose your items to see the exact price. A standard sofa is $79 first and $29 additional. The highest first-item price applies once; every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Review any applicable sales tax and the final total before payment.
Can I book a pickup for today?+
Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Choose from the dates shown at checkout. Your booking is for a pickup day, and we text you when your hauler is on the way.
Do my items need to be outside when I book?+
You can book while your items are still inside. Arrange any indoor carrying and have everything outside and accessible according to your confirmation. We load and haul it away from there. Contact us before booking if your property has restricted access.
How many free bulky pickups does San Clemente allow?+
Four free pickups a calendar year for each resident customer, each taking up to four large items or four bags of material. Book it with CR&R at 877-728-0446 or online, and it is collected on your regular waste collection day. Additional pickups cost a small published fee.Official guidance
What counts as a bulky item?+
Washing machines, dryers, sofas, refrigerators and other large household items are the City's examples. Everything has to fit within eight feet in length, four feet in width and 150 pounds, and it must not contain liquid, oil, gas or freon.Official guidance
Will the hauler take a mattress?+
The City lists examples rather than an exhaustive list, and a mattress is not named among them, but the route accepts large household items inside the eight foot, four foot and 150 pound limits. Call CR&R at 877-728-0446 to confirm the item before the pickup.Official guidance
Which appliances are collected?+
Washing machines, dryers and stoves are named, and the rate sheet sets out a white goods pickup category that includes rims, refrigerators, air conditioners, washers, dryers and stoves. Anything set out has to fit the size and weight rules and must not contain liquid, oil, gas or freon.Official guidance
Is there a size limit on a bulky item?+
Yes. A bulky item may be no more than eight feet in length, four feet in width or 150 pounds, and branches or wood bundle up to four feet long and 18 inches in diameter.Official guidance
Can electronics be picked up at the curb?+
Yes. The rate sheet sets out an electronic waste pickup that runs four times a year with unlimited items, and the list includes televisions, computers, monitors, video recorders, cell phones and speakers. Book it with CR&R at 877-728-0446 for your regular collection day.Official guidance
Where else can electronics go?+
Orange County residents can drop electronic waste free at any of the county's four household hazardous waste collection centers, including the San Juan Capistrano center at 32250 Avenida La Pata, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Proof of county residence may be requested, and businesses, schools and non-profits cannot use the centers.Official guidance
Are televisions treated as hazardous waste?+
The City lists cathode ray tubes, such as televisions and computer monitors, among its household hazardous waste examples for the free door-to-door pickup, along with batteries, fluorescent tubes, thermostats, mercury containing items, paint, solvents, pesticides, sharps and used motor oil.Official guidance
Does a construction project need a waste management plan?+
Yes for covered work. The City publishes construction and demolition debris recycling requirements, a waste management plan application, a recycling summary report form and an exemption request form, along with the state green building construction waste requirements and separate guidelines for commercial and multi-family projects.Official guidance
Where does the debris go?+
Prima Deshecha Landfill in San Juan Capistrano takes public disposal, but only from Orange County residents and businesses, and proof of address may be requested. The landfills open Monday through Saturday with varied schedules, close on major holidays, and require loads to be tarped or secured.Official guidance
Who collects trash in San Clemente?+
CR&R is the City's franchise waste hauler and its customer service line is 877-728-0446. City Hall is at 910 Calle Negocio and can be reached at 949-361-8200.Official guidance
How should medications be disposed of?+
Mix the medication with coffee grounds or animal waste and put it in the trash, or take it to a National Drug Take Back Day event. Medications should not be flushed down the toilet or drain, and the City publishes a medication disposal guideline with a phone number for questions.Official guidance
Where does used motor oil go?+
Used motor oil and oil filters are recycled free at listed drop-off locations in San Clemente, and they are also on the hazardous waste list for the free door-to-door pickup arranged with CR&R at 877-728-0446.Official guidance
Is there a recycling center for bottles and cans?+
The California Redemption Value recycling center behind the Ralph's at 638 Camino De Los Mares is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the City links the state's rePlanet closure information for finding another certified center or retailer redemption point.Official guidance
