Chula Vista trash questions usually start with Republic Services

Republic Services handles Chula Vista trash pickup. It offers three sizes of black trash carts, and the trash fee depends on the cart size.

Put all carts at the curb by 7 a.m. Collection can happen from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and empty carts must be off the curb by 8 p.m. Set the wheels against the curb, point the lid arrow toward the street, close the lid, and leave at least 1 1/2 feet between carts.

Trash left outside a cart can bring an extra charge. Call Republic before pickup day for a larger cart or special trash bags. For a bigger cleanout, check the city’s annual yard-waste and landfill-pass options.

Six holidays can move pickup by one day: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. The delay applies when pickup falls on or after that holiday. Other holidays stay on schedule.

Do not put dirt, rocks, concrete, hot ashes, household hazardous waste, or building debris in the trash cart. Ask Republic how to handle those items. Republic also owns delinquent account collection. If collection efforts fail, it may ask the city for a property lien, and the unpaid charge may reach the property tax bill.