The short answer
CR&R gives Newport Beach households on the city residential contract a set number of free bulky-item pickups each year, up to 5 items each; City pages give different counts, so confirm yours with CR&R. Items must be manageable by a two-person crew.
Source: City of Newport Beach, checked Nov 2026
City pages give different counts of free bulky pickups a year. Confirm the count with CR&R when you book.
Newport Beach’s program at a glance
- Run by
- CR&R
- What you get
- A set number of free pickups a year, up to 5 items each
- How to book
- Call CR&R at (949) 667-4158.
- Booking line
- (949) 667-4158
- Fees
- Collections beyond the free allotment can be arranged at an additional cost; the amount isn't published.
Not published on the pages we checked: how far ahead to book and what the program won't take. Call CR&R to confirm.
Other rules worth knowing
CR&R also offers door-side household hazardous waste and sharps collection.
Source: newportbeachca.gov, checked Nov 2026
Hauling it yourself: public drop-off sites nearest Newport Beach
If you have a truck and would rather take it in, these sites take loads from the public. Check hours, fees and ID rules on their pages first.
Huntington Beach Transfer Station
Transfer station · Huntington Beach · Open
Open to the public
Source: huntingtonbeachca.gov, checked Nov 2026
Downey Area Recycling and Transfer Station (DART)
Transfer station · Downey · Open
Open to the public
Source: athensservices.com, checked Nov 2026
Landfill · Whittier · Open
Residents only
Source: cityofwhittier.org, checked Nov 2026
More sites, fees and hours: dumps and transfer stations near Central Orange County and the full LA and Orange County dump directory.
When the city pickup doesn’t fit
The program works when the items are at the curb and can wait for the pickup day. If they're still inside, upstairs or in the backyard, you're over the limit, or you need them gone sooner, we carry them out and haul them away. Pricing starts at $190; see junk removal in Newport Beach or single-item pickup.
Sources (checked Nov 2026)
Rules change. Check the city or county page before you rely on a limit, fee or date.

