Trash and recycling collection delayed

Due to labor issues at Republic Services, trash and recycling collection in Santa Ana has been delayed this week. Street sweeping will take place as scheduled. Residents in impacted areas should leave trash carts on the curb (not the street) until they have been serviced.  Read more

Residents

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Common services

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Get a parking permit

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View construction activity

Learn where construction projects are happening in Santa Ana.

View the trash and recycling schedule

Find out which day your trash and recycling is picked up.

Explore parks

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If you or someone you know might be facing deportation, we offer free legal help.

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Official City meetings are open to the public and we encourage you to participate. You can watch meetings on TV and YouTube, or attend in-person at City Hall. You can provide input by email or in-person.

Boards and commissions are advisory groups that study specific policy areas and report to the City Council about the work they do when they meet together. This helps the City Council deliberate on common municipal issues that affect the city.

The Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services program provides support and acts as a liaison between neighborhoods, communities, and the City.


Library

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Housing

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Get help with a down payment on a house

First-time home buyer? Apply for a down payment assistance loan.

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Things to do

With over 80 species of animals, the Zoo is a place to play, a place to learn and a place to spend time with your family.

Learn about Santa Ana's parks, aquatics, summer camps, senior centers, and more.

Santa Ana's two Library locations are safe and wholesome places for young people and their families to spend out of school and leisure time.

Events

Tone and Strength (pop-up)

Jul 11 2025

Santa Ana Senior Center

Ready to tone and strength your muscles?  Join us for an hour of fitness and fun while with your friends and peers.  Registration is open at senior center near you. View additional pop-up classes. For additional information please call the Santa Ana Senior Center at (714) 647-6540 or Southwest Senior Center at (714) 647-5306.

2025 Kids Summer Reading Program

Jul 11 2025

Delhi Community Center

Register for this year’s Summer Reading Program: Level Up at Your Library to earn prizes and a chance to win a grand prize. Visit the Delhi Library beginning Monday, June 2, 2025 or register online through Beanstack . The last day to register is Saturday, August 9. Contact us at 714-647-6992 for more information. Inscríbete en el...

Storytime at the Park – Main Library

Jul 11 2025

OCEA Parking Lot

Pack a blanket and join us for Storytime at the Park! Immerse your little ones in the magic of storytelling amid the beauty of nature. Storytime begins at 10:30 am. View a flyer or contact us at 714-647-6992 for more information.

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