Fountain Valley trash pickup: cost and carts
Republic Services. Billed by: City of Fountain Valley, on the bimonthly water bill.
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Standard service (95-gallon trash, recycling and green waste carts) | $34.83 | $418 |
One monthly rate for weekly cart service with a set of three 95-gallon carts (trash, recycling, green waste); smaller carts are available on request.
Changing your cart
Smaller 35- and 65-gallon carts are available on request based on household size and need; call Republic Services at (714) 847-3581.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 62+: senior trash rate. Fountain Valley residents 62 and older can get the senior trash rate: $30.51 a month from July 1, 2026, against $34.83 for the standard residential rate. How: Stop by City Hall, 10200 Slater Avenue, with a valid California driver's license or ID showing the service address.
- Bulky item pickup. Residential customers can schedule a bulky item pickup for large items up to 4 times a year, with up to 10 items per pickup. How: Call Republic Services at (714) 847-3581 to schedule.
Pay or manage it
Sources
- City of Fountain Valley: residential trash rate and senior discount
- City of Fountain Valley: cart service
- City of Fountain Valley: bulky items
Checked October 21, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
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