Glendale, CA trash pickup schedule

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

Population 187,160 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city and contracted haulers (by area or service) City of Glendale Public Works Integrated Waste Management collects single-family homes and 2-4 unit properties with City crews; apartments/condos with 5+ units and all businesses are served by four zone-based franchise haulers (Zone A Southland Environmental Services, Zone B Athens Services, Zone C Waste Management, Zone D NASA Services).¹
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly¹²
Set out	Not published by the city (official page)
Your pickup day	App: Recycle Coach¹⁸
Holiday	Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: No change. Regular collection⁷

Bulk items: Scheduled pickup: request it ahead (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

Glendale holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Collection runs on the regular schedule on holidays except Christmas Day and New Year's Day (no collection). For those two holidays the City says collection runs one day late for the rest of the week (e.g. in 2026: Thursday served Friday, Friday served Saturday). Applies to single-family / 1-4 unit households only; 5+ units and businesses follow their franchise hauler.²¹⁵
Official notice	glendalerecycles.com¹⁴

Glendale trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Delayed one day	Thursday collected Friday; Friday collected Saturday⁷
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	No change	Regular collection⁷
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	No change	Regular collection⁷
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	No change	Regular collection⁷
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	No change	Regular collection⁷
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026	No change	Observed Friday July 3 (holiday Saturday July 4): regular collection⁷
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No change	Regular collection⁷
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	No change	Not listed on the City's 2026 federal holiday schedule PDF; the City IWM calendar posts a 'Colombus Day' notice dated Tuesday Oct 13, 2026 (sic) saying collection is unchanged¹⁰
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No change	Regular collection⁷
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No change	Regular collection⁷
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Moved to Saturday	No collection on Christmas; Friday collection serviced Saturday Dec 26⁷

Glendale trash pickup on holidays, 2027
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Moved to Saturday	No collection on New Year's Day 2027; Friday collection serviced Saturday Jan 2, 2027⁷
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: Collection Services (City of Glendale IWM), 2026 Federal Holidays Holiday Collection Schedule (PDF, Ci…, Colombus Day 2026-10-13 collection notice (City of Glendal…, Collection Schedule (City of Glendale IWM; embeds 2026 hol…, Holiday collection notices, City of Glendale IWM calendar … Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Glendale

How it works	Scheduled pickup: request it ahead²
How to request	Online form (glendalerecycles.com), Recycle Coach or My Glendale app, or call (818) 548-3916, at least three working days before your refuse collection day; set items at the curb after 6 p.m. the evening before collection⁸¹²
Limits	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	free for single-family homes and 2-4 unit properties²¹²
Accepted	Carpet: max 5 ft long, under 2 ft diameter, taped/tied in roll⁹ Refrigerator: remove door or tape closed⁹ Mattress/box spring (wrapped)⁹ Mirror (only if wrapped)⁹
Not accepted	Cardboard, hazardous waste, bags of trash/recycling, construction materials, lumber, large amounts of glass⁹ Propane tanks² Unwrapped glass items and unwrapped mattresses/box springs⁸ Any item not on the accepted list⁹
Set out	after 6:00 p.m. the evening before collection²
Special pickup	Fee-based 'Special Pick-Up' of excess trash that does not fit in the cart (different from free bulky pickup); call (818) 548-3916 for pricing¹

Sources: Residential Homes (City of Glendale Integrated Waste Manag…, Collection Services (City of Glendale IWM), Residential (1-4 Units) Bulky Item Pickup Form (City of Gl…, Bulky Item Pick Up list (PDF, City of Glendale), Glendale Recycling Guide (PDF, City of Glendale) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Glendale

Pickup	weekly¹
Type	single-stream (blue cart)²
Glass	accepted in cart (glass bottles and jars)²
Plastics	#1, #2 and #7 plastic bottles and containers²

Accepted

Paper, newspaper, and flattened cardboard²
Glass bottles and jars²
Plastic bottles and containers (#1, #2, and #7)²
Aluminum, steel cans and clean foil²

Not accepted

Plastic bags, film plastic, straws, or utensils²
Food, liquids, or dirty items²
Styrofoam²
Clothing, toys, or hoses²
Paint and other hazardous items²

Programs

Two free Recycling Tote Bags per household, pick up at Public Works Integrated Waste office, 548 W Chevy Chase Drive (Tue & Fri 8 a.m.-3 p.m.)¹³
CRV beverage container redemption at the Glendale Recycling Center⁶
One free Organics Recycling Pail per household, pick up at Public Works Integrated Waste office, 548 W Chevy Chase Drive, Fridays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (bring utility bill or driver's license)¹³

Sources: Residential Homes (City of Glendale Integrated Waste Manag…, Collection Services (City of Glendale IWM), Glendale Recycling Center (City of Glendale IWM), Resident Recycling Resources (City of Glendale IWM) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	yes, green organics cart (yard waste together with food scraps)²
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	weekly¹
Rules	Green cart (96-gallon): leaves, grass, branches, flowers and trimmings loose; no flower pots; tree limbs less than 6 inches in diameter (recycling guide); cactus and palm fronds go in the trash cart (recycling guide)²¹²
Food scraps	yes, in the green cart; put food scraps in a clear bag first; free kitchen pail available²
Christmas trees	Not published by the city (official page)
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)

Sources: Residential Homes (City of Glendale Integrated Waste Manag…, Collection Services (City of Glendale IWM), Glendale Recycling Guide (PDF, City of Glendale) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

City of Glendale Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Environmental Management Center, Glendale Fire Department)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	780 Flower St., Glendale, CA 91201 · Map²
Hours	Wednesday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; second Saturday of each month 9 a.m.-3 p.m.²
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	Residential drop-off only; driver's license or utility bill required (recycling guide)²
Phone	(818) 548-4810

Glendale Recycling Center (also e-waste and CRV redemption)

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	540 W. Chevy Chase Dr, Glendale, CA 91204 · Map⁶
Hours	Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Sun closed; open 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving; closed Christmas and New Year's Day⁶
Fees	Most items free; some materials may carry a small processing fee⁶
Who can use it	Residents may drop off; businesses and organizations can open accounts (no residency rule stated)⁶
Phone	(818) 552-2870

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

Sources: Collection Services (City of Glendale IWM), Glendale Recycling Center (City of Glendale IWM), Glendale Recycling Guide (PDF, City of Glendale) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	glendalerecycles.com¹
Phone	City of Glendale Integrated Waste Management (818) 548-3916³
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	glendalerecycles.com¹
Email	[email protected]³
Multi family	5+ unit buildings and businesses: contact the assigned franchise hauler (zone map at glendalerecycles.com)³

Sources: Residential Homes (City of Glendale Integrated Waste Manag…, Contact Us (City of Glendale IWM) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.

Glendale trash pickup FAQ

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Glendale?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. No change: Regular collection

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Glendale?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Moved to Saturday: No collection on Christmas; Friday collection serviced Saturday Dec 26

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

New Year's Day falls on Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Moved to Saturday: No collection on New Year's Day 2027; Friday collection serviced Saturday Jan 2, 2027

How do I get rid of bulky items in Glendale?

Scheduled pickup: request it ahead. Online form (https://glendalerecycles.com/residential-1-4-units-bulky-item-pickup-request-form/), Recycle Coach or My Glendale app, or call (818) 548-3916, at least three working days before your refuse collection day; set items at the curb after 6 p.m. the evening before collection Fees: free for single-family homes and 2-4 unit properties.

Does Glendale recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart (glass bottles and jars).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Glendale?

Use the city’s online form (glendalerecycles.com) or call City of Glendale Integrated Waste Management (818) 548-3916.

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Residential Homes (City of Glendale Integrated Waste Management)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Collection Services (City of Glendale IWM)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Contact Us (City of Glendale IWM)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Who Is My Hauler? (City of Glendale IWM)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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About Us (City of Glendale IWM)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Glendale Recycling Center (City of Glendale IWM)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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2026 Federal Holidays Holiday Collection Schedule (PDF, City of Glendale)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential (1-4 Units) Bulky Item Pickup Form (City of Glendale IWM)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulky Item Pick Up list (PDF, City of Glendale)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Colombus Day 2026-10-13 collection notice (City of Glendale IWM calendar)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Single-Family solid waste rates (PDF, City of Glendale)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Glendale Recycling Guide (PDF, City of Glendale)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Resident Recycling Resources (City of Glendale IWM)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Collection Schedule (City of Glendale IWM; embeds 2026 holiday PDF)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Holiday collection notices, City of Glendale IWM calendar (Christmas 2026, New Year's 2027, Thanksgiving 2026 and others)City · glendalerecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026

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