Residents Services

• Curbside Pickup Information

  
  CR&R Recommends the Following On Collection Day

  • Containers should be placed at curbside no later than 6:00 a.m. on collection day.
  • Please place your carts side-by-side approximately one (1) foot apart and at least three (3) feet from any obstruction (i.e. car, fire hydrant, trees)
  • Place your carts with the handles and wheels facing towards your home.
  • Containers should be removed from curbside within 12 hours after service.
  • Items not in containers will not be collected. Please make arrangements with customer service for overflow or bulky item collection.
  • Each resident will receive a set of three specially designed 90 gallon automated containers with attached lid and wheels.

  Cart Reminders

  • The black container is for regular refuse.
  • The blue container is for recyclables.
  • The green container is for green waste.

  Calipatria Residential Guide (PDF - 1.5MB)

• Holiday Schedule

  
  CR&R Observes the Following Holidays

  • New Years Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

  If the holiday falls during the week, service postponed by one day the remainder of the week. Example: If Independence Day is a Monday, and your normal collection day is Thursday, we'll see you on Friday.

• Container Information

  
  Approximate Container Sizes Available
  Residents will receive a set of the following containers.

  • 90 gallon automated container - 45.5"Hx 31"Wx 37"D

  You may order an additional recycle at no charge or an additional trash container for a nominal charge by contacting customer service.

  If your cart becomes damaged due to normal wear and tear you may contact customer service to have it exhanged. We
  perform exchanges on your normal collection day by seperate truck.

  Special Collections

  • 3 Yard Temporary Bin - 4'H x 4'W x 6'9"L for clean up projects - 500 lb limit

  Larger waste collection containers (from 10 to 40 yards) are available for clean-up projects and other disposal needs.

• Recycling

  
  Christmas tree collection will begin on December 26th for a two week period. Please remove all ornaments, lights, stands, and cut the tree in half if over 6 feet tall. If possible, please place your tree bottom first and upright in your green waste container. If you cannot use the green waste container or do not have one, place your tree curbside on your service day and our tree collectors will come by in a separate truck, there is no need to call the office.

  It's important to identify and remove materials unsuitable for recycling. Please review this section for more information on what's acceptable and unacceptable for Recycling. If you have questions about how to join the recycling program in your area, or plan a clean-up project, please contact the office located closest to you.

  Recyclable Paper
  Acceptable Items	Unacceptable Items
  Milk or Juice Cartons	Mixed products such as combinations of paper and metal.
  Corrugated Cardboard	Waxed Paper
  Junk Mail
  Magazines
  Phonebooks
  Chipboard (Cereal/Cracker Boxes)
  Newspaper
  Computer paper
  Any White Paper
  Recyclable Plastics
  Please remove liquids, lids and food residue from all recyclables before placing them in the recycling container.
  Acceptable Items	Unacceptable Items
  PET: soft drink bottles, photo film canisters	Flower/Plant Containers
  HDPE: detergent containers, plastic water/milk containers, pails, t-shirt bags	No Mixed Products (ie plastic/metal combination)
  PVC: sprinkler pipe
  LDPE: trash can liners, shrink wrap, grocery bags
  PP: yogurt containers, luggage, drinking straws
  PS: plastic plates, cups egg cartons, food trays
  Other: Tupperware and mixed plastic containers
  Plastic Toys
  Recyclable Metal
  Acceptable Items	Unacceptable Items
  Empty Aerosol Cans	Automotive Parts
  Metal Coat Hangers	Plumbing Parts
  Aluminum Cans	No Mixed Products such as combinations of metal and paper
  Tin Cans
  Food and Juice Jars
  Empty Paint Cans (dry paint is OK)
  Metal Foil
  Lawn Furniture
  Recyclable Glass
  Acceptable Items	Unacceptable Items
  Food and Beverage Bottles	Ceramic
  Glass Jars and Bottles	Mirrors
  House Windows	Fluorescent Tubes
  Liquor, Soda and Juice Bottles	Light Bulbs
  Tempered Glass	Safety Glass
  Pyrex
  Yard Waste
  Acceptable Items	Unacceptable Items
  Grass Clippings	Animal Waste
  Green Plants	Palm Branches
  Dry Leaves	Diseased Plants
  Garden Trimmings	Meat/Fish/Bones
  Weeds	Dairy Products
  Wood Scraps/Chips	Sod/Dirt
  Textiles
  Acceptable Items	Unacceptable Items
  Clothing	Stuffed Animals
  Shoes	Pillows
  Linens
  Towels

• Hazardous Waste

  
  It is illegal to dispose of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) through the automated residential collection program. HHW must be disposed of at a certified hazardous waste collection center. Residents may take their HHW to 702 East Heil open on Saturday from 8:00 am until 12 noon. You may call them at (877) 732-9253 for additional information. CR&R also provides curbside used oil collection, additional information on this program is available by clicking on the special services section.

  Household Hazardous Waste includes, but is not limited to:

  • Solvents
  • Used Oil
  • Batteries
  • Cleaning Products
  • Wood Preservative
  • Old Paint
  • Pesticides
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Printer Cartridges
  • Old Road Flares
  • Fluorescent Lights
  • Electronic Waste
• Electronic Waste

  
  Electronic waste (E-waste) is an item such as a computer monitor, television, cell phone or other like materials. Due to the high amounts of lead and chemicals found in E-waste, they are not allowed into local landfills.

  Refrigerators contain Freon and other chemicals which require special handling as well. CR&R will collect these items from your curbside as a bulky item pick up, to arrange a curbside pick-up for E-waste or a refrigerator, please contact customer service at (760)482-5656.

• Bulky Items

  
  Items that cannot fit in your automated containers, such as a chair or a couch, are considered "bulky items." A bulky item is an object that can be handled by a two-person crew. Items that can not be handled by a two person crew may be disposed of in a temporary collection dumpster by contacting our office to arrange a delivery. Large bulky items may include washers, dryers, sofas or other large materials. Each residential customer is entitled to three (3) bulky item pick-ups free of charge per calendar year of four items per pick up. Additional bulky item pick-ups over three (3) will be provided for a nominal charge. To make arrangements for a bulky item pick-up on your regular waste collection day please contact customer service at (760)482-5656.

• Special Services

  
  Used oil containers and filters are collected curbside in provided containers with service performed on your regular collection day. CR&R will distribute used oil collection containers and filter bags as requested and also provide replacement containers when service is performed.

  To arrange for a pickup, call our Customer Service. This special waste collection service is performed by a separate vehicle. For additional questions regarding the used oil program or to receive collection containers please contact customer service at (760)482-5656.