CR&R Hemet vs. Waste Management: Who Handles Your Trash?

Most Hemet residents are served by CR&R Environmental Services, but if your address uses a 5-digit format, your trash, recycling, and organic waste pickup is actually handled by Waste Management of the Inland Empire instead, a completely different company with its own phone number and schedule.

Why This Confuses So Many Hemet Residents

This mix-up trips people up constantly. Two neighbors on the same street can have completely different haulers, different pickup days, and different customer service numbers, and nothing about your house or your bin tells you which one applies. The only real way to know is to check your most recent bill or look up your address directly.

We are not your weekly trash hauler. We handle the bulky cleanouts and full property jobs that your regular bin service cannot, but we get asked about this mix-up constantly, so here is the straight answer.

How to Tell If CR&R Hemet or Waste Management Serves You

• Check your most recent water or trash bill. The company name and logo will be printed on it.
• Look at your address format. Standard street addresses are typically CR&R, while 5-digit numeric addresses are often Waste Management of the Inland Empire.
• Call the City of Hemet’s utility billing department if you are still unsure. They can confirm which hauler is assigned to your specific address.

What Each Hemet Trash Service Company Actually Handles

Both companies cover the basics of weekly trash, recycling, and green waste pickup, but the details differ enough to matter. CR&R serves the majority of Hemet and also runs the city’s bulky item pickup program. Waste Management of the Inland Empire serves the pocket of addresses with 5-digit formats and has its own separate customer service line, billing system, and pickup calendar.

If you call the wrong company by mistake, do not worry. Either company can usually point you toward the right one once you give them your address.

When Junk Removal Is a Better Fit Than Either One

Neither CR&R nor Waste Management is built for a full garage cleanout, an estate situation, or a load bigger than what fits in your weekly bin. That is where a dedicated junk removal crew comes in. We handle the bulky, unusual, or time-sensitive jobs that your regular trash service was never designed to take on, with a real price before we start, not a guess.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is my trash company in Hemet, CA?

Most Hemet residents are served by CR&R Environmental Services. Residents with a 5-digit address format are served by Waste Management of the Inland Empire instead. Check your most recent bill to confirm which one applies to you.

What is CR&R’s phone number for Hemet residents?

CR&R’s customer service number is printed on your monthly bill and on the City of Hemet’s official trash and recycling page. Have your account number ready when you call.

Does CR&R offer bulky item pickup in Hemet?

Yes. CR&R provides two free bulky item pickups a year for Hemet residents, limited to about 3 cubic yards or two large items per pickup. For anything larger, a paid junk removal service is usually the faster option.

Can I switch from Waste Management to CR&R or vice versa?

No. Your provider is assigned based on your address and franchise agreement with the City of Hemet, not by personal choice. If you believe you are billed by the wrong company, contact the City of Hemet’s utility billing office directly.

Need Something Hauled Away Instead?

If you need a bulky cleanout rather than Waste Management Hemet or CR&R weekly service, call or text (951) 555-7777. We serve all of Hemet with real upfront pricing.

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