Mission Viejo trash pickup: cost and carts
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| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Standard cart service (trash, recycling, organics) | $31.78 | $381 |
One standard single-family cart service rate from July 1, 2026; there is no additional charge for recycling and organics carts.
Changing your cart
Contact WM Customer Service at (949) 642-1191 or visit wm.com/us/en/support to change a cart size.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 62+: lower trash rate. Seniors 62 years of age or older are eligible for a discount off the residential trash rate: the 2026-27 single-family senior citizen rate is $25.43, compared with $31.78 for standard cart service. The applicant must own the home (or lease it and pay the waste bill) and live there full time. How: Return the City of Mission Viejo senior discount form with proof of age to Waste Management of Orange County, or email it to cslosangeles@wm.com.
- Three free bulky item pickups a year. WM collects up to five large items at the curb three times per year at no additional charge, on your regular trash day; extra bulky pickups beyond the three cost $35.32. How: Schedule at least 48 hours before your trash day: WM at 949-642-1191, wmservice@wm.com or WM's website.
Sources
- City of Mission Viejo: recycling for residents
- City of Mission Viejo FY 2026-27 trash rates
- OC Waste & Recycling trash rate survey 2023
Checked October 21, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
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