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E.J. Harrison & Sons is proud to have provided decades of service to our partner communities. Founded in 1932, we will soon celebrate our 90th anniversary in business.
In service to our residential and commercial customers, Harrison is responsible for the collection and processing of trash and recyclable materials, plus additional services including bulky item pickup and household hazardous waste recycling.
Every service we provide and every decision we make is based on what will best serve the environment and the community and divert materials from the landfill, particularly organic materials, which emit methane gas, a super-pollutant that contributes to climate change.
As award-winning stewards of the environment, Harrison is committed to nothing more than keeping our land, air and water clean and thriving.
E.J. Harrison & Sons
P.O. Box 4009 • Ventura, CA 93007
ejharrison.com • customerservice@ejharrison.com
805-647-1414 • 800-41-TRASH
City of Ventura Environmental Sustainability Division
336 Sanjon Road • Ventura, CA 93002
cityofventura.ca.gov/194/Environmental-Sustainability • 805-652-4525
Guidelines for Trash, Recycling, Yard/Organics and Food Waste
Click here to view what’s acceptable for trash, recycling, yard/organics and food waste pickup –
and what’s not acceptable.
Roll-Off and Temporary Bins
Click here for details on renting roll-off containers and temporary bins.
Residential Services and Standards
For residential pricing and billing questions, to start or stop residential service, and for barrel exchanges and size changes, call 805-647-1414
- In Ventura, weekly trash, recycling and yard waste collection take place Monday through Friday, depending on where you live. (Click on the button below to find your pickup day.)
- Residents are required to recycle their food waste, bagged and placed in their yard waste cats. For details, click here.
- Carts should be out by 7 a.m. on collection days.
- Carts should be placed two to three feet away from one another and from objects such as mailboxes and cars, with the wheels facing the curb.
- Trash is limited to what fits in the cart.
- Trash pickup may be delayed by one day on holiday weeks. (Click on the button below to view your holiday pickup schedule.)
- To view the most recent Trash Flash residential newsletter, click on the button below.
Bulky Item Pickup
Ventura residents are allowed four bulky item pickups in a 12-month period, at no charge. Common bulky Items include:
- Broken or old furniture
- Water heaters
- Mattresses
- Old bathroom and kitchen fixtures
- Household appliances
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
The city of Ventura’s Environmental Sustainability Division sets aside the third Saturday of the month (except during December) for Ventura residents to safely dispose of HHW at Gold Coast Recycling (5275 Colt St., Ventura). Appointments are required. Call 805-652-4525.
- HHW items include batteries (automotive and household), compressed gas/propane tanks (under five gallons), cosmetics (nail polishes, removers, etc.), fire extinguishers, light bulbs, non-narcotic drugs, paints, pesticides and fertilizers, pool supplies, used oil filters, and used or contaminated motor oil and gasoline.
- The quantity limit per visit is 15 gallons or 125 pounds of waste.
- The following items are not accepted at the monthly HHW events: fireworks; smoke detectors; radioactive and medical waste; explosive materials; compressed gas cylinders; tires; and trash.
Medical Sharps Recycling
Ventura residents can take their used needles and lancets (sharps) to the following locations for proper and convenient disposal:
- Ventura Public Health – 805-652-5754
- West Ventura Family Care Clinic – 805-641-5600
Call facilities for addresses and collection hours.
Battery Recycling
Ventura residents can drop off their household batteries at the following locations. Check the sites for service confirmation and hours of operation.
- CJSeto Support Services, LLC; 2300 Knoll Drive, Unit G; 805-644-1214.
- City of Ventura HHW Collection Facility at Gold Coast Recycling, 5275 Colt St.; 805-642-9236 or 805-652-4525.
- Ventura County Pollution Prevention Center HHW Collection Program, 5777 N. Ventura Ave.; 805-658-4323.
Oil Recycling
Residential customers can take ABOP materials to Gold Coast during normal business hours. ABOP materials include antifreeze, wet cell batteries, dry cell batteries, used motor oil, and water-based paint. Normal hours are Monday thru Friday 5am to 7pm and Saturday 5am to 1pm.
- Gold Coast Recycling, 5275 Colt St., Ventura; 805-642-9236 or 805-652-4525.
- Auto Zone, 2610 E. Main St.; 805-648-3592.
- Dave’s Fuel Dock, 1404 Anchors Way Drive; 805-644-6776.
- Mountain View Tire & Auto Service, 477 S. Mills Road; 877-872-0146.
- Ocean Honda of Ventura, 6450 Auto Center Drive; 805-590-2844.
- O’Reilly Auto Parts, 4255 E. Main St.; 805-289-9250.
- Pep Boys, 4001 E. Main St.; 805-658-7333.
- Pep Boys, 2705 E. Thompson Blvd.; 805-652-0653.
- Texaco Xpress Lube, 4624 Telephone Road; 805-639-0144.
- Ventura Toyota, 6360 Auto Center Drive; 805-650-0510.
For more recycling information, call 1-800-CLEANUP or visit earth911.com.
Commercial Services and Standards
For commercial pricing and billing questions, to start or stop commercial service, and for bin exchanges and size changes, call 805-647-1414.
- In Ventura, weekly trash collection takes place Monday through Friday, depending on your business location. For your collection day or other collection information, call 805-647-1414.
- By law, all businesses must recycle their food/organic waste unless they have a waiver. For more information, click here or contact Harrison’s Donald Sealund at 805-207-0959 or donalds@ejharrison.com
- Trash and recycling bins should be ready by 7 a.m. on collection days.
- Trash is limited to what fits in the bin.
- Trash pickup may be delayed by one day on holiday weeks. (Click on the button below to view the holiday pickup schedule.)
- To report missed pickups, and to inquire about roll-off and bin rentals, call 805-647-1414.
- To view the most recent Trash Flash commercial newsletter, click on the button below.
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
The City of Ventura’s Environmental Sustainability Division sets aside the third Saturday of the month (except December) for Ventura small-business owners to safely dispose of HHW at Gold Coast Recycling (5275 Colt St., Ventura). Appointments are required. Call 805-652-4525.
- HHW items include batteries (automotive and household), compressed gas/propane tanks (under five gallons), cosmetics (nail polishes, removers, etc.), fire extinguishers, light bulbs, non-narcotic drugs, paints, pesticides and fertilizers, pool supplies, used oil filters, and used or contaminated motor oil and gasoline.
- The quantity limit per visit is 15 gallons or 125 pounds of waste.
- The following items are not accepted at the monthly HHW events: fireworks; smoke detectors; radioactive and medical waste; explosive materials; compressed gas cylinders; tires; and trash.
Oil Recycling
Ventura small-business owners can safely dispose of motor oil at the following certified oil recycling centers in Ventura (and at Gold Coast in Ventura); call ahead to confirm hours and service availability.
- Gold Coast Recycling, 5275 Colt St., Ventura; 805-642-9236 or 805-652-4525.
- Auto Zone, 2610 E. Main St.; 805-648-3592.
- Dave’s Fuel Dock, 1404 Anchors Way Drive; 805-644-6776.
- Mountain View Tire & Auto Service, 477 S. Mills Road; 877-872-0146.
- Ocean Honda of Ventura, 6450 Auto Center Drive; 805-590-2844.
- O’Reilly Auto Parts, 4255 E. Main St.; 805-289-9250.
- Pep Boys, 4001 E. Main St.; 805-658-7333.
- Pep Boys, 2705 E. Thompson Blvd.; 805-652-0653.
- Texaco Xpress Lube, 4624 Telephone Road; 805-639-0144.
- Ventura Toyota, 6360 Auto Center Drive; 805-650-0510.
For more recycling information, call 1-800-CLEANUP or visit earth911.com.