Oceanside - Multi-Family Service Guidelines

When a residential dwelling consists of four or more units, it is considered a multi-family dwelling. Usually a landlord or property management company, contracting with Waste Management, provides trash and recycling services.

Trash may be collected in commercial cans or dumpsters. Waste Management provided 96 gallon wheeled carts are designated for recycling.

For more information about the City of Oceanside:

• City of Oceanside
• Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
• Oceanside's solid waste, recycling services & HHW Web page

What to put in your trash can
What to put in your recyclables cart
What to put in your mixed paper cart
Service reminders
Holiday schedule
Bulky items
Disposal of used motor oil
Christmas tree recycling
E-waste
Household hazardous waste
Universal waste

Trash Bin

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Commingled Recyclables Cart

Please rinse food residue from containers.

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Mixed Paper Cart

Service Reminders:

• Place all waste in the appropriate container and close the lid.  Do no overfill the containers!
• Do not place household hazordous waste or electronic waste material in trash or recycling containers.
• Contact landlords and property managment companies on proper disposal procedures for bulk items at your location.

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Holiday Schedule

Residential and multi-family waste collection does not occur on the following days:

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

When the holiday falls on a weekday, collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week. If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there will be NO delays.

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For items that are too large to fit into the trash can, residents may request the pick up of household bulky goods.  Contact your landlord or property management company for specific procedures for your location. Twice per year during the spring and fall, Waste Management also conducts "unlimited" bulky item pick-up. These pick ups require no notification. See a full listing of acceptable and unacceptable bulky items.

Note: Due to state environmental laws, we are unable to accept TVs or computer monitors as bulky items. Please take these items to Waste Management's Recycling Centers at 2880 Industry St. in Oceanside, 2265 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar, or 5960 El Camino Real in Carlsbad, Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. TVs, laptop computers, computer monitors or other items with cathode ray tubes (CRTs) can be disposed of for free; other e-waste such as fax machines or stereos can be safely disposed of for 50 cents per pound.

For other resources on reusing and recycling electronic products, visit www.ciwmb.ca.gov/electronics/collection or http://www.erecycle.org.

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It is important to properly dispose of used motor oil to ensure it stays out of our storm drains and the ocean. Next time you change your oil, be sure to follow these steps:

• Remove the oil filter from your car and drain it well for at least 24 hours - once it is drained, place it in a plastic bag. 
• Drain the oil from your car into a plastic container. 
• Secure the top on the container to ensure against spillage.
• Once the items are secure, transport them to a certified used oil recycling center.

There are a number of options for proper and safe disposal of used motor oil and filters:

• Many auto or tire supply stores or service centers will accept used motor oil and filters. The Integrated Waste Management Board offers a list searchable by zip code to locate a recycler near you. Call in advance to make sure they will take the items and to verify store hours.
• Take the used oil along with other household hazardous waste to your local HHW center, located at 2880 Industry St. in Oceanside. Appointments are required to drop off used oil along with other HHW on Saturdays. To find out the schedule and make an appointment, contact customer service at 1(800) DUMPSTER. Oceanside residents only can also bring used motor oil, antifreeze and oil filters to the facility at 2880 Industry St. between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday; no appointment is required to bring these materials on weekdays. However, proof of Oceanside residency is required.

Additional information may be found at the Earth 911 Web site or by calling 1(800) CLEANUP (1-800-253-2687).

Christmas trees are collected and recycled during the first two weeks following Christmas on your regular bulk item collection day. Trees taller than six feet must be cut in half. Please remove all decoration including tinsel, lights, ornaments and tree stands. Flocked trees cannot be recycled, they will be collected by your trash collector.

Most multi-family locations have designated areas for the collection of Christmas trees. Please contact your landlord or property management company for details.

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Due to state environmental laws, we are unable to accept TVs or computer monitors as bulky items. Please take these items to Waste Management's Recycling Centers at 2880 Industry St. in Oceanside, 2265 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar, or 5960 El Camino Real in Carlsbad, Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. TVs, laptop computers, computer monitors or other items with cathode ray tubes (CRTs) can be disposed of for free; other e-waste such as fax machines, cell phones, DVD players, stereos, and other similar items can be safely disposed of for 50 cents per pound. For other resources on reusing and recycling electronic products, visit www.ciwmb.ca.gov/electronics/collection or http://www.erecycle.org.

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Household Hazardous Waste

There are several options for properly disposing of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). HHW includes: used oil filters, motor oil and used motor oil, paint, antifreeze, batteries, propane tanks, pesticides, household cleaners, pool chemicals and sharps/needles.  To safely dispose of HHW:

• It can be brought to Waste Management's HHW Center in Oceanside for safe disposal (proof of residency and an appointment is required). Residents may bring 15 gallons or 125 pounds of material for drop off at one time. To find out the schedule and make an appointment, contact customer service at 1(800) DUMPSTER. NOTE: Oceanside residents can bring used motor oil, antifreeze and oil filters to the recycling center Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., without an appointment. Proof of Oceanside residency is required.
• The County of San Diego operates several HHW collection centers. For more information, visit the County's Web site or Waste Management's HHW disposal page.
• For information about disposal of commercial- or industrial-generated hazardous waste, contact I Love a Clean San Diego at 1(800) 237-2583.

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Universal Waste

Universal Waste can be brought to Waste Management's Household Hazardous Waste Center in Oceanside for safe disposal (proof of residency is required). Universal Waste includes: batteries, fluorescent light tubes, thermostats, aerosol cans with material still inside and other items also characterized as electronic or household hazardous waste. These materials can be dropped off at the Oceanside facility between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays, by appointment. To find out the schedule and make an appointment, contact customer service at 1(800) DUMPSTER. 

Household batteries and e-waste can be taken to Waste Management's Recycling Centers at 2880 Industry St. in Oceanside, 2265 Jimmy Durante Blvd. in Del Mar, or 5960 El Camino Real in Carlsbad, Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. No appointment is required.