Little Rock, AR trash pickup schedule
Little Rock trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | The city and contracted haulers (by area or service): WM (curbside recycling only) City Solid Waste Services collects garbage, yard waste and bulky items; curbside recycling is collected by a third-party subcontractor, named as WM in city holiday releases. Commercial garbage is a separate city service.1 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, recycling every other week (Green/Gold weeks), same day as garbage, yard waste weekly, the business day after garbage day16 |
| Set out | by 7:00 a.m. on collection day; remove by midnight after pickup1 |
| Your pickup day | Address lookup: littlerock.maps.arcgis.com1 · Look up your day here |
| Holiday | Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Delayed one day. Wed-Fri routes shift one day, through Sat Nov 14 (date marked "HOLIDAY (1-DAY DELAY)" on the 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar; the Solid Waste page says garbage, yard waste and recycling all shift one day later for the rest of the week)2 |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Little Rock holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Collection of garbage, yard waste and recycling shifts one day later for the rest of the week after a designated holiday (Saturday used as the make-up day).1 |
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| Official notice | littlerock.gov2 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thu-Fri routes shift to Fri-Sat (date marked "HOLIDAY (1-DAY DELAY)" on the 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar; the Solid Waste page says garbage, yard waste and recycling all shift one day later for the rest of the week)2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Delayed one day | Mon-Fri routes shift one day, through Sat Jan 24 (date marked "HOLIDAY (1-DAY DELAY)" on the 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar; the Solid Waste page says garbage, yard waste and recycling all shift one day later for the rest of the week)2 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Delayed one day | Mon-Fri routes shift one day, through Sat Feb 21 (date marked "HOLIDAY (1-DAY DELAY)" on the 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar; the Solid Waste page says garbage, yard waste and recycling all shift one day later for the rest of the week)2 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Mon-Fri routes shift one day, through Sat May 30 (date marked "HOLIDAY (1-DAY DELAY)" on the 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar; the Solid Waste page says garbage, yard waste and recycling all shift one day later for the rest of the week)2 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday routes on Sat Jun 20 (date marked "HOLIDAY (1-DAY DELAY)" on the 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar; the Solid Waste page says garbage, yard waste and recycling all shift one day later for the rest of the week)2 |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | Delayed one day | Observed Fri Jul 3; Friday routes on Sat Jul 4 per calendar (date marked "HOLIDAY (1-DAY DELAY)" on the 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar; the Solid Waste page says garbage, yard waste and recycling all shift one day later for the rest of the week). Note: the 2026 landfill Saturday memo says the landfill works on July 3 ("*Work July 3, 2026*"); that concerns landfill hours, not curbside routes, and the recycling calendar marks July 3 as a 1-day-delay holiday.2 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Delayed one day | Mon-Fri routes shift one day, through Sat Sep 12 (date marked "HOLIDAY (1-DAY DELAY)" on the 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar; the Solid Waste page says garbage, yard waste and recycling all shift one day later for the rest of the week)2 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Not on the city’s list | Not on the city’s list for this year |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Delayed one day | Wed-Fri routes shift one day, through Sat Nov 14 (date marked "HOLIDAY (1-DAY DELAY)" on the 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar; the Solid Waste page says garbage, yard waste and recycling all shift one day later for the rest of the week)2 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Delayed one day | Thu-Fri routes shift to Fri-Sat Nov 27-28 (date marked "HOLIDAY (1-DAY DELAY)" on the 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar; the Solid Waste page says garbage, yard waste and recycling all shift one day later for the rest of the week)2 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Delayed one day | Friday routes on Sat Dec 26 (date marked "HOLIDAY (1-DAY DELAY)" on the 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar; the Solid Waste page says garbage, yard waste and recycling all shift one day later for the rest of the week)2 |
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in Little Rock
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online1 |
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| How to request | call 311 in advance1 |
| Limits | 4 free bulky/appliance pickups per calendar year1 |
| Fees | first 4 per year free; then $25 for 2 cu yd + $10 per additional cu yd, added to the monthly solid waste bill1 |
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| Not accepted |
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Recycling in Little Rock
| Pickup | every other week (Green/Gold weeks), same day as garbage6 |
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| Type | single-stream4 |
| Glass | accepted in cart8 |
| Plastics | plastic bottles & jugs (#1, #2), tubs & clamshells #1 or #5, to-go cups (no lids/straws); no foam4 |
Accepted
- milk jugs4
- laundry detergent4
- yogurt tubs/cups4
- berry containers4
- junk mail4
- newspapers4
- magazines4
- office/school paper4
- paper bags4
- cardboard boxes4
- beverage cartons4
- cereal & snack boxes4
- pizza boxes4
- (SOME grease is fine)4
- egg cartons4
- soda, beer cans4
- food cans (tomatoes, beans, etc.)4
- clean aluminum foil (balled up)4
- brown, green, and clear glass are accepted4
- pickle jars, sauce jars, condiment bottles4
Programs
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes1 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | weekly, the business day after garbage day1 |
| Rules | bags/boxes/cans under 30 gal, max 50 lb each; limbs under 6 ft long and 6 in diameter, stacked at curb; not in garbage cart; within 5 ft of curb by 7 a.m.; oversized yard waste $25 for 2 cu yd + $10/cu yd1 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Cleanup events |
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Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Little Rock Landfill
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 10801 Ironton Cutoff, Little Rock, AR (Solid Waste facility listed at 10803 Ironton Cutoff, Little Rock, AR 72206) · Map1 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-4 p.m. (scale house); selected Saturdays per 2026 schedule1 |
| Fees | Class 1 & 4 $57/ton plus taxes and surcharge, $41 minimum per load; yard waste $52/ton, $41 min; tires not accepted1 |
Little Rock Green Station
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | Regional Recycling and Waste Reduction District |
| Address | 2000 S Thayer Street, Little Rock, AR 72202 · Map8 |
| Hours | Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; last Saturday of each month 7 a.m.-1 p.m.8 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Who can use it | households only, no business items8 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | call 311 (501-371-4437); recycling misses must be reported within 3 business days1 |
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| Phone | (501) 888-4299 (administration & landfill); scale house (501) 888-58061 |
| 311 | 311 / (501) 371-44375 |
| Official website | littlerock.gov1 |
Nearby cities
- Fayetteville, AR138 miles · The city collects
- Memphis, TN138 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
Other cities served by WM (formerly Waste Management)
- Fort Worth, TXWaste Management (WM)
- Seattle, WAWaste Management of Washington (northwest and south Seattle); Recology King County (northeast and central Seattle)
- Oklahoma City, OKWM (Waste Management)
- Detroit, MIWaste Management (west side north of I-94); Priority Waste (east side and southwest Detroit south of I-94)
- Portland, ORNine City-franchised private haulers, each with its own exclusive area: Arrow Sanitary, Portland Disposal & Recycling, Waste Management of Oregon, Heiberg Garbage Service, City Sanitary, Wacker Sanitary, Walker Garbage Service, Republic Services of Lake Oswego and Recology Clackamas (per the City hauler-area layer)
- Long Beach, CACity of Long Beach Energy and Environmental Services (trash and organics); Waste Management (recycling, under city contract)
- Oakland, CAWaste Management of Alameda County, Inc. (trash, compost, bulky); California Waste Solutions (recycling, household batteries, used motor oil)
- Stockton, CARepublic Services or WM (Waste Management) - two franchised haulers, each serving part of the city
- Irvine, CAWM (Waste Management of Orange County)
- Reno, NVWaste Management (WM)
- Moreno Valley, CAWaste Management of the Inland Empire (WM)
- Providence, RIWM (Waste Management)
- Fort Lauderdale, FLWM (Waste Management)
- Oceanside, CAWM (Waste Management of North County)
- Lancaster, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Palmdale, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Corona, CAWM (Waste Management / USA Waste of California) under a franchise agreement with the City of Corona
- Kansas City, KSWM (Waste Management of Kansas City, Inc.)
- Hayward, CAWaste Management of Alameda County (WM); curbside recycling by Tri-CED Community Recycling
- Joliet, ILWM (Waste Management)
- Simi Valley, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Lowell, MAWM (Waste Management)
- Menifee, CAWaste Management (WM) of the Inland Empire
- Rio Rancho, NMWM (Waste Management of New Mexico)
- Murrieta, CAWM (Waste Management)
- Everett, WARubatino Refuse Removal (UTC certificate G-58) or WM North Sound (Waste Management of Washington, UTC certificate G-237), depending on area
- Sparks, NVWM (Waste Management)
- Gresham, ORFive City-franchised haulers by area: Arrow Sanitary, Gresham Sanitary Service, Hoodview Disposal, Rockwood Solid Waste, Waste Management (WM)
- Hillsboro, ORSeveral City-franchised haulers by area, incl. Hillsboro Garbage Disposal, WM, Garbarino Disposal, Evergreen Disposal, Pride Disposal & Recycling (list from Metro's official address lookup and hauler pages)
- Spokane Valley, WAWM (formerly Waste Management)
- Chico, CAWaste Management (North Valley Waste Management)
- Federal Way, WAWM (Waste Management)
All Arkansas cities: Arkansas trash pickup schedules.
Little Rock trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Little Rock?
Trash is collected weekly. Little Rock does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (littlerock.maps.arcgis.com).
Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Little Rock?
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thu-Fri routes shift to Fri-Sat Nov 27-28 (date marked "HOLIDAY (1-DAY DELAY)" on the 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar; the Solid Waste page says garbage, yard waste and recycling all shift one day later for the rest of the week)
Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Little Rock?
Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday routes on Sat Dec 26 (date marked "HOLIDAY (1-DAY DELAY)" on the 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar; the Solid Waste page says garbage, yard waste and recycling all shift one day later for the rest of the week)
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Little Rock?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thu-Fri routes shift to Fri-Sat (date marked "HOLIDAY (1-DAY DELAY)" on the 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar; the Solid Waste page says garbage, yard waste and recycling all shift one day later for the rest of the week)
How do I get rid of bulky items in Little Rock?
On-call pickup: call or book online. call 311 in advance Fees: first 4 per year free; then $25 for 2 cu yd + $10 per additional cu yd, added to the monthly solid waste bill.
Does Little Rock recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Little Rock?
Use the city’s online form (call 311 (501-371-4437); recycling misses must be reported within 3 business days) or call (501) 888-4299 (administration & landfill); scale house (501) 888-5806.
Sources
- 1 Solid Waste (Public Works)City · littlerock.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 2026 Little Rock Recycling Calendar (PDF)City · littlerock.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 2026 Saturday Landfill Schedule (PDF memo)City · littlerock.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Recycle the Core Four posters (PDF)City · littlerock.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Recycling FAQsCity · littlerock.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Recycling pick-up day and weekCity · littlerock.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Extra CardboardCity · littlerock.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Green Station + other recyclingCity · littlerock.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Collection Days ArcGIS layer (GarbYardRecy)City · services.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
- 10 City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday (media release, Nov 25, 2025)City · littlerock.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 11 City Offices to be Closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day (media release, Dec 23, 2025)City · littlerock.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 12 Little Rock Recycles DayCity · littlerock.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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