Los Angeles Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule (2025)
Complete guide for Los Angeles, CA: weekly pickup days, recycling rules (blue bin), organics (green bin), bulky items, holiday changes, S.A.F.E. drop-offs, and how to report missed collection.
Trash
Weekly (Mon–Fri by route). Place carts the night before or early morning; lids closed; 3–5 ft clearance from cars/obstacles.
Recycling (Blue)
Weekly, same day as trash (most routes). Paper/cardboard, glass jars, metal cans, plastics #1–#7. No bags/film. See guide below.
Organics (Green)
Food scraps + yard waste in the green bin city-wide under SB 1383. Include food-soiled paper; no plastic bags (unless city allows liners).
📍 Address Lookup (Official)
Use the official lookup tool to see your exact collection day by address and to report issues:
Open City Trash Services
Open MyLA311
🗓️ Weekly Pickup & Set-out Rules
- Trash: weekly (Monday–Friday, depending on route).
- Recycling (blue): normally the same day as trash.
- Set-out: place cans the night before or early morning; **lids closed**; handles facing home; leave space around.
- Placement: curb or alley as posted; 3–5 ft clearance from cars, mailboxes and other containers.
- Overflow: avoid loose bags/volume outside carts; excess or contamination can lead to tagging or non-pickup.
- Alerts: holidays or weather may delay service; check MyLA311 for updates.
- 24/7 Help: 1-800-773-2489 (LASAN Customer Care).
♻️ Recycling — Accepted & Not Accepted
Accepted (Blue bin)
- Paper & cardboard (flatten)
- Glass bottles & jars
- Metal cans (aluminum/steel)
- Plastics #1-#7 (no film/bags)
Not Accepted
- Plastic bags/film, foam (polystyrene)
- Batteries, electronics, cords
- Food waste (goes in green bin)
- Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, oil)
🛋️ Bulky Items / Brush
- Free on-demand service for large items (sofas, mattresses – bagged, appliances, etc.).
- How to request: MyLA311 or phone 24/7 1-800-773-2489. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Do not include: car parts, construction debris, hazardous waste, loose cardboard on street. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
🍃 Yard Waste / Organics (Green bin)
- City-wide: include food scraps and food-soiled paper into the green bin (SB 1383). :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Accepts: kitchen scraps, coffee grounds, dairy, bread, vegetables, yard trimmings.
- Do not include: plastic bags/film (unless approved liner), dirt/rocks.
⚠️ Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) — S.A.F.E. Centers
Dispose of paint, chemicals, oil, batteries and e-waste at the S.A.F.E. Collection Centers (free for LA City residents). :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Nicole Bernson (Balboa) S.A.F.E. Center – 10241 N. Balboa Blvd, Northridge, CA 91325
- Gaffey Street S.A.F.E. Center – 1400 N. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center – 7660 W. Imperial Hwy, Gate B, Playa del Rey, CA 90293
🏗️ Drop-off Sites (HHW & Events)
| Site | Address | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center | 7660 W. Imperial Hwy, Gate B, Playa del Rey, CA 90293 | Weekends (check hours) | HHW + e-waste (free) |
| Gaffey S.A.F.E. Center | 1400 N. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731 | Weekends (check hours) | HHW + e-waste (free) |
🎉 Holiday Schedule
- In Los Angeles, major holidays typically shift collection by one day for the remainder of the week: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Some holidays on weekends may not affect service. Always check the official calendar.
🚚 Missed Pickup — What to Do
- Confirm your carts were out by the evening before, unobstructed and with lids closed.
- Check MyLA311 for any delay alerts.
- If still not picked up, report via MyLA311 or phone 1-800-773-2489.
💲 Cart Sizes & Fees (reference)
| Cart | Size (gal) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Varies by account | Check your bill or MyLA311 |
| Recycling (Blue) | Varies by account | No additional charge for residential |
| Organics (Green) | Varies by account | Includes food scraps (SB 1383) |
🏢 Apartments / Multi-family
Multi-family buildings and commercial properties in Los Angeles fall under the recycLA program (franchise zones). For bulky item service in multi-family, contact your property manager or LASAN. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
📞 Contacts & 311
- LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) Customer Care: 1-800-773-2489 (24/7) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- MyLA311: online requests & mobile app.
- City Trash Services page: Official guide & services. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
🔗 Data Sources