Illegal dumping is a growing challenge for the sidewalks of Santa Ana, with debris such as furniture, mattresses and appliances left out on the sidewalks near homes, schools and places of business. There is a significant cost associated with the seemingly innocent practice of unloading unwanted items and expecting that there is a service in place to pick them up.
What is illegal dumping?
Illegal dumping is discarding of any waste, whether it is oil, furniture, appliances, trash, litter or construction debris, etc., upon any public Right of Way, City Property, or visible from the Right of Way without consent of the owner.
How does illegal dumping affect my neighborhood?
Illegal dumping...
- Makes neighborhoods look unsightly
- Attracts graffiti and other types of vandalism
- Encourages more litter and other bulky item dumping
- Is very costly and takes resources away from other community programs and resources
- Presents a safety hazard by obstructing pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists
- Attracts vermin, bacteria and mold
It is illegal to leave furniture, appliances, garbage bags, or anything on the street, sidewalk or parkway at any time unless you have a scheduled bulky item pick-up from a licensed waste hauler or donation facility.
Report illegal dumping
Help us by reporting online by filling out this form on our website or use the mySantaAna app to submit a report. You can also call us at (714) 647-3380 between 7 am and 4 pm Monday-Thursday and every other Friday 7 am to 3 pm Holiday and Friday Closure Schedule.
How to schedule a bulky item pickup
Depending on where you live, you may have options to work with your waste hauler.
Santa Ana residents with curbside trash collection
Residents with curbside cart collection may schedule up to four bulky item pickups, at no charge annually. Each pickup can be up to four items, or four 30-gallon bags of trash, or twenty 30-gallon bags of yard waste.
- Call Republic Services at (657) 467-6220 to schedule a pickup.
- Items will be collected within five working days after a request is received.
- Customers that exceed the number of free pickups may receive bulky item collection for a fee.
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Multifamily property residents
Individuals or families who live in housing units within a shared residential complex, such as apartments or condominiums.
Multifamily properties with bin service
Multifamily properties with three or more dwelling units and bin collection may schedule up to 10 bulky items (per unit) per calendar quarter, at no charge. For example, a 5-unit multifamily complex would receive free collection of up to 200 bulky items per year. Please contact your property owner/manager for the appropriate location to place your bulky item.
- Call Republic Services at (877) 328-2074 to schedule a pickup.
- Items will be collected the next regularly scheduled collection day after a request is received.
- Customers who exceed the number of free pickups may receive bulky item collection for a fee.
- Unused items per quarter do not roll over to the following quarter.
Multifamily properties with curbside cart service
Multifamily properties with residential curbside cart collection may schedule up to four bulky item pickups, including up to four items per pickup, or four 30-gallon bags of trash, or twenty 30-gallon bags of yard waste, at no charge, annually.
- Call Republic Services at (877) 328-2074 to schedule a pickup.
- Items will be collected within five working days after a request is received.
- Customers who exceed the number of free pickups may receive bulky item collection for a fee.
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Waste removal resources for Santa Ana residents with curbside trash collection
Used motor oil pick-up
Santa Ana residents who have curbside trash and recycling service are eligible for free curbside residential pickup service for used motor oil and oil filters. Simply call Republic Services at (657) 467-6220 to request a collection jug for the oil and a bag for the filter. The free jug and bag will be placed at your curb. When you have filled them, call Republic Services to schedule a pickup. On that day, place the jug and bag at the curb, next to your carts (not inside). When your oil and filter are picked up, an empty jug and bag will be left for your next oil change.
Waste removal resources for all Santa Ana residents
Household hazardous waste
All Santa Ana residents can take their Household Hazardous (lawn & garden, cleaning & automotive products, painting supplies, and more) to the County of Orange Household Hazardous Waste Collection centers for FREE disposal. Visit http://oclandfills.com/hazardous/ to learn more about the hours of operation, center locations, and the complete list of items accepted. NOTE: A maximum of 15 gallons or 125 pounds may be transported per vehicle, per trip (Department of Transportation Requirement). It is illegal to exceed these limits.
Used motor oil drop-off
Free used motor oil drop-off for all residents can be dropped off year-round at a Certified Used Oil Collection Center. For locations, visit CalRecycle.ca.gov/usedoil, or call 1-800-CLEANUP.
Medical sharps & needles
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