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EJ Harrison & Sons, Inc. "Service is Everything"

E. J. Harrison & Sons, Inc. E. The company motto, "Service is Everything" has ensured success and longevity.

is one of the oldest and largest privately-owned trash collection & waste management businesses in the United States. Harrison & Sons was established in 1932 and is one of the oldest and largest privately-owned trash collection businesses in the United States. Our philosophy is that people should not have to think about trash or recycling and that the collection be simple as possible to help people "to do the right thing." Ralph Harrison is President and his brothers Jim and Myron serve as Vice Presidents. Harrison & Sons is dedicated to providing superior customer service at reasonable rates. Our professional Customer Service and sales staff are ready to set up a solid waste collection and recycling program to meet each individual customer's need for complete satisfaction. Today the company provides service to over 90,000 customers with residential, commercial, and industrial service. All customers are provided the opportunity to recycle over 21 different materials including newsprint, glass, cardboard, plastic, and paper products. The recyclables are taken to Gold Coast Recycling and Transfer Station where they are sorted, baled, and sold for reuse. Ralph, Jim, and Myron are sole owners and partners in this facility that also serves as a transfer station, materials buy-back center, self-haul disposal site, and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. Green waste recycling services are also provided and the material is taken to Agromin where it is processed and sold for reuse in agricultural products, fuel, and landscape materials. The company provides service to the County of Ventura as well as the Cities of Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Ventura, Ojai, Fillmore, and the City of Carpinteria in Santa Barbara County

10/15/2026

No traditional trash cans at the Avocado Festival? That's right! 🥑♻️

E.J. Harrison was proud to sponsor this year's California Avocado Festival and help make proper waste sorting part of the celebration.

Instead of traditional black trash carts, festivalgoers were encouraged to use two options: blue carts for recycling and brown carts for food waste.

Behind the scenes, our E.J. Harrison crews worked throughout the festival, using grabbers to sort materials and help keep recyclable materials and food waste in the appropriate carts.

We're proud to support community events that encourage better recycling habits while bringing people together!

Do you think more local festivals should take this approach?

Learn more about food waste recycling and what belongs in your cart at https://ejharrison.com/

Good news, Harrison customers! There will be no changes to your regular collection schedule for Indigenous Peoples' Day ...
10/13/2026

Good news, Harrison customers! There will be no changes to your regular collection schedule for Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 12.

Trash, recycling and yard/organics waste will all be collected on their usual schedules.

Remember, you can put out your organics cart every week, even if you only have bagged food waste and no yard waste.

Swipe through our reminders, and read the full announcement here:

https://ejharrison.com/indigenous-peoples-day-trash-collection-2026/

10/12/2026

Wondering if your trash pickup will be delayed for Indigenous Peoples' Day?

Nope! Harrison Industries will maintain its regular collection schedule on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Trash, recycling and organics pickup will continue as usual.

Watch our quick reminder and visit our website for more details:

https://ejharrison.com/indigenous-peoples-day-trash-collection-2026/

10/07/2026

There’s something about a big truck that brings out the kid in everyone.

EJ Harrison had a great time participating in Ventura’s Touch-A-Truck event. Local families got the chance to explore one of our collection trucks up close, climb into the cab, sit behind the wheel, and watch the collection arm in action.

Thank you to The Totally RAD Foundation for organizing the event and inviting us to be part of the day.

Learn more about the Totally RAD Foundation at:
https://totallyradfoundation.org/

09/23/2026

Commercial Food Waste Recycling takes more than adding another bin.

Under SB 1383, businesses and multifamily properties with five or more units generally need properly placed and labeled containers, annual education and regular contamination checks, unless an approved waiver or exception applies.

Watch for a quick overview, then review E.J. Harrison’s commercial guidelines:
https://ejharrison.com/commercial-food-waste-guidelines/

Commercial Food Waste Recycling requires more than adding another bin.Under SB 1383, businesses and multifamily properti...
09/22/2026

Commercial Food Waste Recycling requires more than adding another bin.

Under SB 1383, businesses and multifamily properties with five or more units generally need organics collection access, correctly placed and labeled containers, annual education and regular contamination checks unless an approved waiver or exception applies.

Learn more and review E.J. Harrison’s commercial guidelines: https://ejharrison.com/commercial-food-waste-guidelines/

09/17/2026

Mark your calendar for Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 19!

Join volunteers across Ventura County from 9 a.m. to noon to help remove litter from local beaches and waterways. Remember to bring reusable cleanup supplies, including gloves, a bucket and a water bottle.

Can’t attend? Complete a self-guided cleanup anytime during September.

Find cleanup details and participating sites at vccoastcleanup.org.

🌊 Let’s clean up our coast!California Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, Sept. 19, and our September newsletter leads with...
09/16/2026

🌊 Let’s clean up our coast!

California Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, Sept. 19, and our September newsletter leads with a look at this important statewide effort. Last year, 1,439 Ventura County volunteers removed nearly 14,000 pounds of trash from our beaches, waterways and communities. We’re proud to support the volunteers who help keep our beautiful coast and watersheds clean!

There’s plenty more to discover in this month’s newsletter, including:

🏙️ Progress highlighted in the Ventura State of the City
🎬 A look back at the Silent Era from the Museum of Ventura County
🏗️ Food Share breaks ground on a new facility
🌅 Auction winners enjoy the Sunset Soiree
♻️ Why “sort of OK” is not OK when sorting trash

Read all six stories and catch up on what’s happening in our community.

📖 Read the September newsletter: https://conta.cc/3TqUpYi

Ventura residents: Keep the 2026 holiday collection schedule handy throughout the year.One-day collection delays will oc...
09/15/2026

Ventura residents: Keep the 2026 holiday collection schedule handy throughout the year.

One-day collection delays will occur for affected customers during Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Regular collection schedules will remain in place for Independence Day, Indigenous Peoples Day and Veterans Day.

Review the carousel and save or share this post as a reminder.

Find additional holiday collection information and Ventura County Trash Service updates at https://ejharrison.com/.

Address

Palo Alto, CA
93003

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18056471414

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