Burbank, CA trash pickup schedule

Burbank trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 102,988 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked November 1, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city collects City of Burbank Public Works (Solid Waste Division / Recycle Center) collects trash, recycling and organics for all single-family homes, 50% of multi-family residences and ~10% of commercial/industrial customers; the rest use an authorized waste collector or qualified self-haul. Service is started through Burbank Water and Power (BWP) and billed on the BWP account.¹
How often	Trash weekly (Monday–Friday routes); trash, recycling and organics all on the same day, recycling weekly, same day as trash, yard waste weekly, same day as trash⁴
Set out	in the gutter line in front of the home on collection day, not more than 12 hours before collection (service runs 6:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.); remove within 12 hours after collection; 3 ft clearance from objects, 1 ft between carts, lids closed, arrows toward street center⁴
Your pickup day	Address lookup: burbankca.gov²⁴⁵ · Look up your day here
Holiday	Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)¹⁰

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).

Burbank holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	No holiday changes: collection runs Monday–Friday on the regular schedule on all City holidays.²⁴
Official notice	burbankca.gov²

Burbank trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	No change	City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)¹⁰
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	No change	City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)¹⁰
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	No change	City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)¹⁰
César Chávez Day	Tue, Mar 31, 2026	No change	City holiday listed as 'Dolores Huerta Day' (Tue Mar 31) — regular collection¹⁰
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	No change	City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)¹⁰
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	No change	City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)¹⁰
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026	No change	Observed Fri Jul 3 (Jul 4 is Saturday) — regular collection¹⁰
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No change	City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)¹⁰
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	No change	City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)¹⁰
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No change	City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)¹⁰
Day after Thanksgiving	Fri, Nov 27, 2026	No change	City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)¹⁰
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	No change	City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)¹⁰

Burbank trash pickup on holidays, 2027
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Fri, Jan 1, 2027	No change	City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)¹⁰
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Memorial Day	Mon, May 31, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 18, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Mon, Jul 5, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 6, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 11, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day	Thu, Nov 11, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 25, 2027	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 24, 2027 (observed)	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Trash Day Map & Schedule (City of Burbank), Solid Waste FAQ's (City of Burbank), City of Burbank Holidays Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Burbank

How it works	On-call pickup: call or book online⁵
How to request	Request via Our Burbank 311 portal/app (photo required) at least two business days (not counting holidays) before your trash day, or call (818) 238-3800 (Mon–Fri 7:30–4) at least one business day before; set out no earlier than the night before your trash day, at least 5 ft from fixed objects; items too heavy/large are tagged and collected the following Friday.⁵
Limits	Household items only (no items from a business operation); up to two pallets in good condition and up to four tires per pickup; residential mattress drop-off at the Recycle Center (Mon–Sat) limited to 1 mattress + 1 box spring per household.⁵
Fees	Free for most items; $12.14 per item Special Handling Fee (since July 1, 2025) for appliances (refrigerators, freezers, washers/dryers, stoves, A/C, water heaters), mattresses/box springs, lawnmowers, gas chainsaws/leaf blowers, tires etc., billed to the BWP account (BWP account holder must schedule).⁵
Not accepted	auto parts; construction materials (bricks, concrete, tile, dirt/rocks, fencing, roofing, sheetrock, carpet, counter tops, damaged pallets etc.); ammunition, bio-infectious material, cardboard (take to Recycle Center), dead animals, extra bags/boxes of trash, fire-damaged items, explosives, hazardous waste, grocery carts, paint, radioactive material, smoke detectors, yard waste; items from a business operation⁵

Sources: Bulky Item Pick Up (City of Burbank) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Burbank

Pickup	weekly, same day as trash⁴
Type	single-stream (blue cart)⁶
Glass	accepted in cart (drop-off at the Recycle Center preferred)⁶
Plastics	#1 bottles, jars and clear clamshells; #2 bottles and jugs; #5 tubs (no black); items must be 4 in. or larger; #3, 4, 6, 7 go in trash⁶

Accepted

Newspapers⁶
Cans, emptied and rinsed (aluminum and tin/steel)⁶
Cans, aerosol, non-hazardous, and completely empty⁶
Glass bottles and jars, emptied and rinsed⁶
Magazines, catalogs, and phone books⁶
Junk mail, ads, office paper, cereal boxes (loose or in paper bags)⁶
Cardboard and paperboard (includes clean pizza boxes)⁶

Not accepted

Paint and other hazardous items⁶
Polystyrene Foam or Styrofoam⁶
Plastic bags⁶
Shredded paper⁶
Garbage⁶
Tissue/toilet paper⁶
Paper that has touched food (napkins, plates, cups, towels, tissues, food wrappers, frozen food boxes, soiled portion of pizza boxes)⁶
Carbon papers⁶
Metallic papers⁶
Cartons and paper cups (go in the black trash cart)⁶

Programs

Burbank Recycle Center (500 S. Flower St.): CRV bottles & cans Mon–Fri 8–5, Sat 8–4; bagged shredded paper and cardboard accepted at the Center⁶⁹

Sources: Solid Waste FAQ's (City of Burbank), Residential Recycling (City of Burbank), Recycle Center (City of Burbank) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	yes — green organics cart included with service⁴
Season	year-round⁴
How often	weekly, same day as trash⁴
Rules	Loose in the green cart (no plastic bags, even 'compostable'); yard trimmings, untreated wood cut to fit with the lid closed; no palm fronds, dirt, pet waste, manure, plastics.⁷
Food scraps	yes — food scraps (incl. meat, dairy) and food-soiled paper go in the green cart (since July 1, 2022); free kitchen pail for residents⁷
Christmas trees	2025-26 season (latest published; 2026-27 not yet posted): free curbside pickup on trash day Monday Jan 5 – Friday Jan 23 (2026); drop-off Dec 26 – Jan 23 at Ralph Foy Park (3211 W Victory Blvd), McCambridge Park (1515 N Glenoaks Blvd), Verdugo Park (3201 W Verdugo Ave); remove decorations/stands, cut trees 6 ft+ into segments, no flocked trees; or cut into the green cart.⁶
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)

Sources: Solid Waste FAQ's (City of Burbank), Residential Recycling (City of Burbank), Organics Recycling (City of Burbank) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

Burbank Recycle Center

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	500 S. Flower St., Burbank, CA 91502 · Map⁹
Hours	CRV bottles & cans: Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, Sat 8 AM–4 PM; admin office / e-waste Drop Zone: Mon–Fri 8 AM–12 PM and 1–5 PM; drop-off not available weekends and City holidays⁹
Fees	residential mattress/box spring drop-off: no Special Handling Fee (1 each per household); other drop-off fees not stated⁹
Who can use it	Burbank residents only (Drop Zone)⁹

Burbank Recycle Center Drop Zone (limited HHW/e-waste)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	500 South Flower Street, Burbank, CA 91502 · Map⁸
Hours	Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM (Recycle Center page lists Drop Zone 8–12 and 1–5; antifreeze not accepted 12–1); closed City of Burbank holidays⁸
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	Burbank residents and small businesses; ID/proof of Burbank residency may be requested⁸
Accepts	antifreeze (2 gal, gallon containers), batteries, computers/laptops, e-bikes & hoverboards (no loose e-bike batteries), wires & power strips, light bulbs/tubes (10 tubes/resident/yr), toner/ink cartridges; NOT motor oil/filters, paint, chemicals, medical waste, asbestos⁸

East Valley Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	LA S.A.F.E. Collection Center (listed by City of Burbank as the LA County resident option)
Address	11025 Randall Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352 · Map⁸
Hours	Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM; closed City of LA holidays⁸
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	LA County residents⁸
Phone	(800) 773-2489

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Bulky Item Pick Up (City of Burbank), Household Hazardous Waste (City of Burbank), Recycle Center (City of Burbank) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	Not published by the city (official page)
Phone	(818) 238-3800 — Public Works Field Services, 124 S. Lake Street (Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)¹
311	Our Burbank 311 portal/app (311sc.burbankca.gov — now redirects to 311.burbankca.gov); bulky request form: 311sc.burbankca.gov⁵
Official website	burbankca.gov¹
Recycle center phone	(818) 238-3900 — Burbank Recycle Center, 500 S. Flower St.⁹
Missed pickup	Missed or extra pickup: call Public Works Field Services (818) 238-3800, Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (no online form); page burbankca.gov¹¹
Start service	Burbank Water and Power (818) 238-3700¹

Sources: Solid Waste & Recycling (City of Burbank Public Works), Bulky Item Pick Up (City of Burbank), Recycle Center (City of Burbank), Schedule a Missed or Extra Pick Up (City of Burbank) Last checked November 1, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.

Burbank trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Burbank?

Trash is collected weekly (Monday–Friday routes); trash, recycling and organics all on the same day. Burbank does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (burbankca.gov).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Burbank?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. No change: City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Burbank?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. No change: City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2027 in Burbank?

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. No change: City holiday — collection runs on the regular schedule (service operates on all City Holidays)

How do I get rid of bulky items in Burbank?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Request via Our Burbank 311 portal/app (photo required) at least two business days (not counting holidays) before your trash day, or call (818) 238-3800 (Mon–Fri 7:30–4) at least one business day before; set out no earlier than the night before your trash day, at least 5 ft from fixed objects; items too heavy/large are tagged and collected the following Friday. Fees: Free for most items; $12.14 per item Special Handling Fee (since July 1, 2025) for appliances (refrigerators, freezers, washers/dryers, stoves, A/C, water heaters), mattresses/box springs, lawnmowers, gas chainsaws/leaf blowers, tires etc., billed to the BWP account (BWP account holder must schedule).

Does Burbank recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (drop-off at the Recycle Center preferred).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Burbank?

call (818) 238-3800 — Public Works Field Services, 124 S. Lake Street (Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.).

Sources

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Solid Waste & Recycling (City of Burbank Public Works)City · burbankca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash Day Map & Schedule (City of Burbank)City · burbankca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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City of Burbank Trash Day web map definition (ArcGIS Online, City of Burbank org)City · burbankca.maps.arcgis.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Solid Waste FAQ's (City of Burbank)City · burbankca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulky Item Pick Up (City of Burbank)City · burbankca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential Recycling (City of Burbank)City · burbankca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Organics Recycling (City of Burbank)City · burbankca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Household Hazardous Waste (City of Burbank)City · burbankca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycle Center (City of Burbank)City · burbankca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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City of Burbank HolidaysCity · burbankca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Schedule a Missed or Extra Pick Up (City of Burbank)City · burbankca.gov · checked November 1, 2026

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