Carlsbad trash pickup: cost and carts
Republic Services. Billed by: Republic Services bills you directly, every two months.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| 35-gal | $33.11 | $397 |
| 64-gal | $36.33 | $436 |
| 96-gal | $36.33 | $436 |
Each 3-cart set covers trash, recycling and organics; the 64- and 96-gallon trash carts cost the same. Rates from July 1, 2026, stormwater fee included.
Changing your cart
Contact Republic Services at 760-332-6464 or carlsbadservice@republicservices.com with your phone number, address, and the number and size of carts you need.
Ways to pay less
- Free bulky item pickup, three times a year. Republic Services residential customers receive three free bulky item pickups per year, per unit, with up to five items picked up each time. How: Call Republic Services at 760-332-6464 to schedule.
Sources
- City of Carlsbad Master Fee Schedule FY 2026-27 (trash rates from July 1, 2026)
- City of Carlsbad trash, recycling and organics services
- City of Carlsbad trash service questions and answers
- City of Carlsbad water, sewer and recycled water rates
- Republic Services Carlsbad bulky item pickup
Checked October 20, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.