Trash Pickup Schedule Day • California

Los Angeles, CA Trash Pickup & Recycling Schedule (2026) — The Complete Guide

Everything LA residents typically need in one place: weekly pickup days by route, blue-bin recycling, green-bin organics
(food scraps + yard waste), free bulky-item pickups, holiday delays, S.A.F.E. Center hazardous-waste drop-offs,
and how to report missed collection.

Important: Los Angeles pickup days vary by address and route (typically Mon–Fri). The fastest way to confirm your exact day,
see alerts, and request service is via the official City services page and MyLA311.

🔎 Address lookup (Official)

Use the official tools below to confirm your exact collection day by address, see alerts, and request service.

Best way to check your schedule

  1. Open the City services hub: Trash & Recycling Services
  2. Open MyLA311 for requests and alerts: MyLA311
  3. If you need help now, call 1-800-773-2489 (LASAN Customer Care)
Tip: If your route alternates by zone/week, MyLA311 is where you’ll see the calendar and service notices.

🗓️ Weekly pickup & set-out rules (Los Angeles)

Most LA residential routes run weekly (Mon–Fri depending on address). Set-out rules matter—improper placement can lead to tagging or missed service.

✅ What to do

  • Set bins out the night before or early morning
  • Keep lids closed
  • Handles facing home (when applicable)
  • Leave 3–5 feet clearance from cars/obstacles

🚫 Avoid

  • Loose bags/overflow outside carts
  • Contamination (wrong items in bins)
  • Blocking access (cars, mailboxes, other carts)

☎️ Help (24/7)

LASAN Customer Care: 1-800-773-2489
Or request service via MyLA311.

♻️ Recycling (Blue bin) — accepted & not accepted

LA blue-bin recycling typically includes paper/cardboard, glass containers, metals, and many rigid plastics. Keep items empty (no food/liquids) and keep bags/film out.

✅ Accepted (examples)

  • Paper & cardboard (flatten)
  • Glass bottles & jars
  • Metal cans (aluminum/steel)
  • Rigid plastics (often #1–#7; no film/bags)

🚫 Not accepted

  • Plastic bags/film, foam (polystyrene)
  • Batteries, electronics, cords/tanglers
  • Food waste (goes in green bin)
  • Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, oil)

Need a simple “what goes where” cheat-sheet? Use our guide:
Trash vs. Recycling (US).

Official LA recycling PDF: Blue Bin Recycling Guide

🌿 Green bin organics (food scraps + yard waste)

Los Angeles supports citywide organics collection (green bin), including food scraps and food-soiled paper under California SB 1383.

Commonly accepted

  • Kitchen scraps, coffee grounds, bread, fruits & vegetables
  • Many food scraps may include dairy/meat depending on city guidance
  • Yard trimmings
  • Food-soiled paper (when allowed)
Keep out: plastic bags/film and contamination. If your city guidance allows liners, use approved options only.

Official organics program info: LASAN Organics Program

🛋️ Bulky items / brush (free on-demand)

Los Angeles offers free on-demand bulky-item pickup for many city-serviced accounts (items like sofas, mattresses, appliances, and more).

How to request

  1. Request via MyLA311
  2. Or call LASAN Customer Care: 1-800-773-2489 (24/7)

Common exclusions

  • Construction debris / large quantities of building materials
  • Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, oil)
  • Auto parts (varies)

Program overview: Bulky Item Pickup (Overview)

⚠️ Household hazardous waste (HHW) — S.A.F.E. Centers

Dispose of paint, chemicals, oil, batteries, and e-waste at LASAN S.A.F.E. Collection Centers (free for LA City residents).
Always check accepted items and hours before visiting.

Common S.A.F.E. Centers (examples)

  • 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

Official HHW/S.A.F.E. info: LASAN Hazardous Waste

Also: Los Angeles County hosts HHW events across the county.

🏗️ Drop-off sites & county events

If you’re outside city-service areas or need additional options, Los Angeles County publishes HHW centers and mobile events.

Site Address Notes
Hyperion S.A.F.E. Center 7660 W. Imperial Hwy, Gate B, Playa del Rey, CA 90293 HHW + e-waste (check current hours)
Gaffey S.A.F.E. Center 1400 N. Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731 HHW + e-waste (check current hours)

County HHW centers & events: LA County HHW Options

🎉 Holiday schedule (Los Angeles)

Major holidays often shift collection by one day for the remainder of the week. Weekend holidays may not affect service.
Always check official updates in holiday weeks.

❗ Missed pickup — what to do

If your cart wasn’t collected:

  1. Confirm bins were out the night before/early morning, unobstructed, with lids closed.
  2. Check MyLA311 for delay alerts (holidays/weather).
  3. If still missed, report via MyLA311 or call 1-800-773-2489.

Report via MyLA311: Open MyLA311

💲 Cart sizes & fees (reference)

Cart sizes and fees can vary by service/account. Use MyLA311 or your account/bill for the most accurate details.

Cart Size Notes
Trash Varies by account Check your bill or MyLA311
Recycling (Blue) Varies by account Typically no additional charge for residential
Organics (Green) Varies by account Includes food scraps under SB 1383

Reference fees/charges document: LASAN Fees & Charges

🏢 Apartments / multi-family (recycLA)

Many multi-family and commercial properties in Los Angeles fall under recycLA (franchise zones). For building-specific service,
contact your property manager or your assigned hauler.

recycLA info: Service information

FAQ — Los Angeles trash & recycling

What day is trash pickup in Los Angeles, CA?

Pickup days vary by address and route (typically Mon–Fri). Use the City services page and MyLA311 to confirm your exact day and see alerts.

Is recycling picked up the same day as trash in Los Angeles?

In many routes, recycling is collected weekly and often the same day as trash, but it can vary by service area. Confirm in MyLA311 for your address.

How do I schedule a bulky item pickup in Los Angeles?

Bulky pickup is free for many city-serviced accounts. Request via MyLA311 or call LASAN Customer Care at 1-800-773-2489.

What goes in the green bin in Los Angeles?

The green bin is for organics like food scraps and yard waste (and often food-soiled paper). Keep plastics and contamination out.

Where can I dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) in Los Angeles?

Use LASAN S.A.F.E. Centers for HHW, batteries, and e-waste. Always confirm accepted items and hours before visiting.

Do holidays delay collection in Los Angeles?

Major holidays often shift collection by one day for the remainder of the week. Check official updates in holiday weeks.


☎️ Official links & contacts (Los Angeles)