Cities / CA / Chula Vista / Food Scraps Accepted in diversion stream How to Dispose of Food Scraps in Chula Vista, CA Food scraps go in organics. Keep sharps for South Bay HHW.
Status Accepted in diversion stream
Curbside Possible / program
Fee note Included with organics
Pathway Local organics cart
Verified 2026-08-10
Pickup quote
Can’t take this Food Scraps yourself? The official drop-off steps above stay free. If you want someone to haul it, a hauler in our network may call with a quote — you pay them, not DumpRegistry.
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South Bay Permanent HHW Collection Facility (Chula Vista hub detail)2.9 mi Regional permanent HHW — South Bay / Chula Vista area · 1800 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Hours: Confirm appointment hours — sandiegocounty.gov Phone: 877-713-2784 Shown on map Chula Vista Public Works — tire amnesty events4.2 mi City tire collection event site · 1800 Maxwell Road area — confirm event dates on chulavistaca.gov Hours: Periodic tire events — confirm calendar Phone: (619) 691-5122 Tap to show on map Otay Landfill — self-haul4.8 mi Landfill / bulky drop-off · 1700 Maxwell Road, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00–16:00; Sat 8:00–15:30 Phone: 619-421-3773 Tap to show on map San Diego El Cajon HHW Collection Facility9.3 mi HHW / e-waste drop-off · 9150 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Hours: Wed & Sat 9:00–15:00 by appointment Phone: 858-694-7000 Tap to show on map Miramar Landfill — public scalehouse (Chula Vista area)14 mi Municipal landfill — self-haul · 5180 Convoy Street, San Diego, CA 92111 Hours: Mon–Sat 7:00–16:30 Phone: 858-694-7000 Tap to show on map Local specifics Curbside pickup Yes / organics stream Average tipping fee Included with organics Hazardous rating Low Nearest facility type Local organics cart Rule source level city Last verified 2026-08-10
Common questions Sharps? Use HHW/pharmacy sharps pathways.
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