4 x 4
free pickups a year, up to 4 items each, through 657-467-6220
Yes
refrigerators, TVs, and computer monitors are on the accepted list
10 per unit
items per quarter for multifamily complexes of 3 or more units
Every route for a grill in Santa Ana, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Santa Ana guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Santa Ana, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Santa Ana free bulky item pickup (Republic Services): grills
Free, with a step firstThe grill is a bulky item. The propane tank goes to the OC HHW Center or an exchange.
Who qualifies: Santa Ana residents with curbside trash collection. Multifamily complexes of 3 or more units get a combined 10 items per unit per quarter, scheduled through the property manager.
How to schedule: Call Republic Services at 657-467-6220. Each household gets 4 free bulky pickups a year, up to 4 items each.
Limits: 4 pickups a year, 4 items each. Multifamily: 10 items per unit per quarter at the property's designated spot.
Set-out: At the curb on your scheduled date. Multifamily residents use the location their property manager designates.
Orange County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (Anaheim): grills
FreePropane accepted.
Where: 1071 N. Blue Gum St, Anaheim, CA 92806
How it works: Free for Orange County residents. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane, and electronics. Check hours.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Santa Ana: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering grills, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Santa Ana: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Santa Ana, California (#65 nationally) is the second-largest city in Orange County and is served by Republic Services under city franchise. Santa Ana’s bulky pickup is one of the more generous programs in OC: residents with curbside cart collection get 4 FREE bulky item pickups per year, with up to 4 items per pickup, OR up to 4 thirty-gallon bags of trash, OR up to 20 thirty-gallon bags of yard waste per pickup. Items collected within 5 working days of request. Multifamily complexes (3+ units) get 10 bulky items per unit per quarter. The Santa Ana Neighborhood Cleanup Program provides free 40-yard roll-off dumpsters for community cleanup events. Call Republic Services at (657) 467-6220 to schedule. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Santa Ana residents.
The Santa Ana rule for grills: The grill is a bulky item. The propane tank goes to the OC HHW Center or an exchange.
Program basics: 4 pickups a year, 4 items each. Multifamily: 10 items per unit per quarter at the property's designated spot. At the curb on your scheduled date. Multifamily residents use the location their property manager designates.
What the city will not take: Household hazardous waste (OC HHW Collection Centers) and construction debris.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Santa Ana: Bulky item pickup is free and easy (Republic Services). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Hazardous and regulated components in Santa Ana. HHW disposal in Santa Ana is handled through Orange County’s regional system. The closest free OC HHW facility is the Irvine Regional Center.
Why grills are different from ordinary bulk. The propane tank is the entire problem. Even an 'empty' 20-pound tank holds residual gas under pressure and can rupture in a compactor. Trash and bulk crews are trained to refuse grills with tanks attached, and a tank left on the grill is the main reason grills get skipped.
Three mistakes that get grills left at the curb:
Paid options are mostly for built-in grills and heavy ceramic kamado cookers.
Self-haul to a scrap yard or transfer station
Free to $20A cart grill fits in an SUV with the lid off and legs folded. Scrap yards take it free; transfer stations charge a small bulky fee. Take the tank to a separate drop-off.
Ceramic kamado grills have no scrap value and go to a transfer station; the steel bands and cart are scrap.
LoadUp paid grill pickup
$80+For Santa Ana households needing in-home pickup, service faster than 5 working days, items beyond your 4 annual free bulky pickups, or large cleanouts, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in Orange County for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your grill. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book grill pickup in Santa Ana with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Santa Ana proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Santa Ana junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national grill disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Santa Ana: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Santa Ana pick up grills for free?
The grill with a bulky pickup. The tank to the HHW Center or an exchange.
How much does paid grill removal cost in Santa Ana?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single grill pickup in Santa Ana starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Santa Ana households needing in-home pickup, service faster than 5 working days, items beyond your 4 annual free bulky pickups, or large cleanouts, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in Orange County for upfront-priced pickup.
Can I put a gas grill out with bulk trash?
Yes in most cities, once the propane tank is removed. Some cities also ask for the grill to be clean of grease. Check your city’s rule in the directory below.
What do I do with the propane tank?
Take it to a tank exchange cage (trade for a full one), a propane dealer or hardware store that accepts old tanks, or a household hazardous waste facility. Never put it in the trash or at the curb, even if it feels empty.
Will a scrap yard take a grill?
Yes, free, and stainless grills often pay. The tank must be off; most yards refuse tanks unless the valve has been removed, and many refuse them entirely.
Can I donate a used grill?
Working gas grills that are cleaned are accepted by some ReStores and move instantly on free listings in spring and summer. Thrift stores generally do not accept grills. Include the regulator and hose, not the tank.
Is this Santa Ana page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Santa Ana guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
