Solid Waste Management Plan
The City of Anaheim asks developers to submit a Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) to identify and document the method(s) used to collect solid waste for projects including but not limited to residential, mixed use (residential and commercial) and commercial developments. The SWMP is submitted to the Department of Public Works, Operations Division, with supporting documents by the applicant. When approved, the SWMP is used to support solid waste removal services for the specific development.
If you have questions regarding this document and how it applies to your project, please contact Leticia Mercado, Operations Contract Specialist, at (714) 765-6836 or via email.
Please click here to download a copy of the SWMP.
Trash Container Specifications
The City of Anaheim provides residential customers with three (3)trash containers for the collection of solid waste. Containers are available in two (2) dimensions and must be placed in an approved location for collection that is free from obstructions such as electric poles, mail boxes, and large shrubbery. Containers must be stored out of public view on non-collection days.

Trash Container Dimensions
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60 Gallon
41.5” H
27.0” W
34” D
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100 Gallon
45.5” H
31.0” W
37” D
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If you have any questions regarding trash containers,
please contact Leticia Mercado, Operations Contract Specialist,
at (714) 765-6836 or via email.
Trash Enclosure Design Specifications

The City of Anaheim’s trash enclosure design standards for developments are outlined below.
If you have any questions on how this design should be applied to your project, please contact Leticia Mercado, Operations Contract Specialist,
at (714) 765-6836 or via email.
Please click here to download a copy
of the trash enclosure design specifications.
Hammerhead Turn Area
35 ‘ Long Trash Truck
An appropriate turning radius for a trash truck assures the safe collection of trash removal services for your development.
If you have any questions on how this design should be applied to your project, please contact Leticia Mercado, Operations Contract Specialist, at (714) 765-6836 or via email.
Please click here to download a copy
of the trash truck turning radius specifications.
Truck Turn Area Specifications
(Hammerhead)
If you have any questions how the Truck Turn Area Specifications applies to your project, please contact Leticia Mercado, Operations Contract Specialist, at (714) 765-6836 or via email.
Please click here to download a copy
of the Truck Turn Area Specifications (Hammerhead).