Automated Solid Waste Collection

Midway City Sanitary Districts Automated Collection System makes solid waste collection more efficient, safe, and sanitary than bag collection systems. Automated collection could not be easier— households are assigned a solid waste and a recyclable container which are simply rolled out to the curb on the designated collection day. Trucks outfitted with hydraulic arms do the rest of the work. Implementation of the system began in 1995, and Westminster & Midway City are now 100% automated.

Average total tonnage: 38,563 per year, 741 Tons per week average or 148.3 Tons per day
Total average pounds of solid waste per year collected: 77,126,000
Number of households served: 18,800 or 3,760 per day
Weekly special services: 48
Bulky item service average: 113 per week or 5,884 per year
Christmas tree pick up service: 42.18 tons or 84,360 pounds
Number of daily routes: 7 plus 1 help truck
Number of drivers employed: 9
Number of lead persons: 1
Number of supervisors: 1
Estimated number of containers (Black and Blue) owned by the District: 56,965
All solid waste is processed at Rainbow Environmental Services and CR&R Disposal and transferred to the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill

Using the Automated Solid Waste Collection Container
Solid Waste Collection

Residential solid waste is collected once per week. For more information regarding your collection day, please call (714) 893-3553.

Storage Suggestions

Place inside garage, at side of house or in backyard. Do not take container if you move; each container is assigned to the residence, not the customer.

Items to Place in the Container

Place all items in plastic bags, if possible, and secure the bags to help prevent spillage and keep the container clean. Other materials, such as tree branches, should fit easily into the container to insure ease of unloading. Lid should be able to close.

Best Container Placement

Place your container in the gutter near your driveway with the wheels against the curb by 7 am on your scheduled pick-up day.
Place your container three (3) feet away from all obstructions (cars, poles, recyclables, additional containers, etc…)
Bag your items to prevent spills
Do not overfill your container
Make sure that the lid can be shut with ease
You may request an extra solid waste container for $88.50 for six (6) months.
NO hazardous waste, NO electronics or computers, NO construction material, NO ashes, NO concrete, NO rocks, NO gravel, or like material.

Container Damage or Replacement

For replacement of damaged, lost, or stolen containers, call (714) 893-3553. Your container will be delivered or repaired within five (5) working days of your request.

Additional Containers

Black Containers	Blue Containers
2 containers are included at no additional charge.	2 containers are included at no additional charge
Additional BLACK CONTAINERS will be charged a rental fee at a rate of $88.50 PER CONTAINER for six (6) months. Westminster and Midway City residents may request additional trash containers by calling (714) 893-3553. Containers will be delivered within 5 working days of your request and payment.	MCSD encourages recycling. Order additional BLUE CONTAINERS at no additional fee.

Disability Assistance

Solid Waste Management will provide assistance with containers for disabled or elderly residents free of charge. For disability assistance, call (714) 893-3553.

Missed Pick-ups

If your solid waste or recyclables are not picked up on your regular collection day, call (714) 893-3553.
Pick-up will be made the next business day.

Solid Waste