The City of Port Hueneme Solid Waste Division provides all solid waste and recycling services for the residents, commercial businesses, and Naval Base in Port Hueneme.   Call us at (805) 986-6650 to answer any questions that may not be answered below:

Where can I recycle my used household batteries and compact fluorescent bulbs?

How can I get my cracked/tearing trash or recycle cart replaced?

Holiday Schedule 2010

Holiday Street Sweeping Schedule 2009

Solid Waste Dumpster Application

What services does the Solid Waste Division offer?

What is included with basic Residential Solid Waste & Recycling Service?

How much does it cost for residential trash pick-up?

How do I arrange for a bulky item pick-up?

I forgot to put my trash carts out on time!! What do I do?

The Solid Waste driver put a 'tag' on my cart! The tag says there was a car blocking the cart. What do I do?

What items can I place in my recycling cart?

Where can I properly dispose of Latex Paint, Antifreeze, Car and Boat Batteries, Motor Oil and Oil Filters?

What can I do with all my 'other' Household Hazardous Wastes, such as oil-based paint, paint products, household cleaners, and pesticides?

Where do I recycle my computer or other electronic items?

Where can I donate or find recyclable items that are still usable but don't belong or fit in my recycle cart?

How can I get my cracked/tearing trash or recycle cart replaced?
As the trash and recycle carts age, sometimes a crack develops, especially at the back of the cart below the handle. This makes it hard to push the cart and for the lid to close correctly. Our experience shows this mostly happening with the older gray trash carts. If this sounds like your cart, please call (805) 986-6650 to arrange for a replacement.
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What services does the Solid Waste Division offer?
The Solid Waste Division offers residential, commercial and 10-40 yard roll-off trash and recycle service along with green waste container rental, bulky item pick up and rental of temporary 3 yard and 6 yard containers
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What is included with basic Residential Solid Waste & Recycling Service?
Residential Solid Waste and Recycling service includes one gray container for trash and one blue container for recyclables. Both containers are emptied weekly on the same day (except for designated areas of the City). Please have your carts curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your designated day.
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How much does it cost for residential trash pick-up?
Weekly residential service for single family and multi-unit dwellings includes one standard residential solid waste container and one standard residential recycle container as follows:

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How do I arrange for a bulky item pick-up?
Bulky items pick-ups are done once per week by appointment only. Bulky items are described as items too large to fit into your regular trash cart. A maximum of 5 items can be picked up at one time and each item is priced individually according to type and/or weight of the item.

Bulky Item Pick-Up Rates:

Minimum charge for pick-up of bulky items; not to exceed 5 items per pickup.

A. Small chair, tire, filled plastic bag, sink, $15.53 per item or small box (2’x2’x2’) weighing less than 25 lbs.

B. Mattress, box spring, water heater, recliner, $21.28 per item or medium box (3’x3’x3’) weighing less than 40 lbs.

C. Large appliances not including refrigerators, large furniture, $29.33 per item couch, carpet, bundles of wood, bathtub, or large box (4’x4’x4’) weighing more than 40 lbs.

D. Refrigerator including freon removal $34.50 per item

E. Television or computer monitor (including CPU) $17.25 per item Note:

This service is for collection of bulky items. Bulky items are defined in the PHMC as including, but not being limited to, discarded large and small appliances, furniture, carpets, mattresses, clothing, tires, and oversized green waste.

Call 986-6650 to schedule a bulky item pick up.
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I forgot to put my trash carts out on time!! What do I do?
It happens! If you forgot to put your carts curbside by 7 a.m. on your regularly scheduled day, please call 986-6650 and let us know!
For a minimal fee of $14.09 per cart, we will return and empty your carts before close of business the next day.
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The Solid Waste driver put a ‘tag’ on my cart! The tag says there was a car blocking the cart. What do I do?
In order for our drivers to safely perform their jobs, it is necessary that cars be no closer than 4 feet from the carts. It is the responsibility of each resident to make sure there is enough room for the trash truck ‘arms’ to grasp each cart without the possibility of damage to any vehicles. If your carts are ‘tagged’ please move the vehicle and call 986-6650. A driver will come back within the next 24 hour period at a charge of $14.09 per cart to empty the cart, provided all vehicles have been moved.
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What items can I place in my recycling cart?
Please recycle
PAPER (newspaper/junk-mail, cardboard, gift wrap, paper-white & colored, paper bags, catalogs, envelopes w/staples, telephone books, cereal/snack boxes)- Please NO tissue or paper towels!!
GLASS (Soda, juice, beer, wine, jelly, mayo, pickle jars, etc., food & beverage containers. No need to remove labels. Rinse lightly if needed) Please NO mirrors, ceramics or Pyrex!!!
PLASTIC (Soda, water, juice, milk containers. Any color narrow neck plastic container with a #1 or #2 on the bottom
METAL (Aluminum cans/foil, empty aerosol cans, tin/bimetal cans, metal food trays. Rinse any of the above items if needed.)
PLEASE PLACE RECYCLING IN BLUE CARTS OR CONTAINERS LABELED
‘RECYCLING ONLY’
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Where can I properly dispose of Latex Paint, Antifreeze, Car and Boat Batteries, Motor Oil and Oil Filters?
Port Hueneme and Oxnard Residents only can drop off the “Recyclable” Household Wastes at the Del Norte Recycling and Transferring Station. Proof of residency is required. Limit: 15 gallons (in containers 5 gallons or less) or 125 pounds. Do not mix any materials together.
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What can I do with all my “other” Household Hazardous Wastes, such as oil-based paint, paint products, household cleaners, and pesticides?
Many of the Household Hazardous Waste items are accepted at CleanHarbors Environmental Services which is located in Camarillo near the Camarillo Airport. Please call 987-0717 for an appointment time.
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Where do I recycle my computer or other electronic items?
Computer monitors, televisions and other electronic items can be recycled at Del Norte Regional Recycling Center. Please call 278-8200 and ask for the Buy-Back Center.

Where can I donate or find recyclable items that are still usable but don't belong or fit in my recycle cart?
Please visit the web site at www.vcmax.org . This is an excellent source to list or find items for free, or a price, that you no longer need or you would like to find..

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