Los Angeles, CA trash pickup schedule

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

Population 3,869,089 (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) LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN, city) collects from single-family homes and multi-family buildings of up to four units (530,000 single-family + 220,000 multi-family homes). Apartments with 5+ units and businesses are served by the recycLA commercial franchise system: 11 exclusive zones, each with one Franchise Service Provider.⁵⁸
How often	Not published by the city
Set out	At the curb by 6:00 a.m. on collection day; bins removed by 8:00 p.m. the same day⁶
Your pickup day	Address lookup: neighborhoodinfo.lacity.gov¹⁴ · Look up your day here
Holiday	Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26, 2026: Delayed one day. Thursday holiday: Mon-Wed unchanged; Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday.¹

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).

Los Angeles holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	Collection is delayed one day for the rest of the week after New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas when they fall on a weekday (Friday routes move to Saturday); no delay when the holiday falls on a weekend; normal collection on all other holidays. recycLA (5+ units, businesses) has its own holiday schedule.¹
Official notice	myla311.lacity.gov¹
Rule extra	weekday¹ weekend¹ other holidays¹ recycLA differs¹ collection on the holiday moves to the next day¹

Los Angeles trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Delayed one day	Thursday holiday: Thu and Fri routes move one day (Fri to Sat).¹
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Sat, Jul 4, 2026	No change	Falls on Saturday in 2026; no delay.¹
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Delayed one day	Monday holiday: all routes that week move one day later (Fri to Sat).¹
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	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Delayed one day	Thursday holiday: Mon-Wed unchanged; Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday.¹
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Delayed one day	Friday holiday: Friday collection moves to Saturday.¹

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

Sources: Holiday Trash Collection (MyLA311, LASAN) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Los Angeles

How it works	On-call pickup: call or book online²
How to request	Call 1-800-773-2489 (24/7) at least one day before your regular collection day, or submit a MyLA311 service request (online requests take two days to process); have an itemized list ready. Items are collected on your regular trash day. Apartments of 5+ units must make an appointment.²
Limits	Not published by the city
Fees	free¹¹
Not accepted	Automotive parts, construction material, commercial waste, cardboard² Electronics (TVs, computers, microwaves) need an 'Electronic Waste' request; washers, dryers, refrigerators, A/Cs need a 'Metal/Household Appliances' request² Apartments of 5+ units: commercial items, auto parts, used tires, construction materials, yard trimmings and household hazardous waste (paint, medicine, fluorescent lights)³
Booking extra	online² 5+ units³

Sources: Bulky Item Pick-up (MyLA311, LASAN), Bulky Item Pick-up for Apartments and Condos (MyLA311, LAS…, Trash Pick-Up & Drop-Off (lacity.gov) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Los Angeles

Pickup	Not published by the city
Type	single-stream⁵
Glass	accepted in cart⁵
Plastics	#1, #2 and #5 only⁵

Accepted

All clean dry paper (mail, newspaper, magazines, envelopes, paper bags, catalogs)⁵
All cardboard boxes and chipboard, broken down and flattened⁵
Cartons (milk, juice, aseptic boxes)⁵
Aluminum, tin, metal and bi-metal cans; clean foil; empty paint and aerosol cans; wire hangers⁵
Glass bottles and jars⁵
Plastics #1, #2 and #5 (bottles with caps, jugs, tubs, rigid clamshells)⁵

Not accepted

Plastics #3, #4, #6, #7 (plastic wrap, plastic bags, foam containers and packing, CDs/DVDs)⁵

Sources: Recycling Information (MyLA311, LASAN) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes⁶
Season	Not published by the city
How often	Not published by the city
Rules	Green bin for yard trimmings; palm fronds go in the black bin, not green. Once a year, a free scheduled excess brush/yard trimmings/palm frond pickup (call 1-800-773-2489): bundles max 4 ft and 30 lbs, or bags max 30 lbs.¹⁰
Food scraps	Not published by the city
Christmas trees	Not published by the city
Leaf collection	Not published by the city
Cleanup events	Monthly Saturday bulky item drop-off events at five LASAN sites, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (2026: Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8, Oct 10); furniture, carpet, yard trimmings, shelves, wood; proof of residency (current LADWP bill and ID); one visit per event; 2-ton vehicle limit⁴

Sources: FREE BULKY ITEM DROP-OFF For City of Los Angeles Residents…, Trash Container Services (MyLA311, LASAN), Collection of Excess Brush and Yard Trimmings (MyLA311, LA… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

S.A.F.E. Centers (Solvents/Automotive/Flammables/Electronics)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	2649 E Washington Blvd, Los Angeles 90021; 10241 N Balboa Bl, Northridge 91325; 7660 W Imperial Hwy Gate B, Playa del Rey 90293 (Hyperion); 1400 N Gaffey St, San Pedro 90731; 11025 Randall St, Sun Valley 91352; 550 Charles E. Young Dr. West, Los Angeles 90025 (UCLA); 4600 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles 90039 (LA-Glendale; article says it 'will reopen on July 25, 2026', Saturdays only) · Map⁷
Hours	Article text: usually Saturdays and Sundays 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; West LA (UCLA) Fridays, Saturdays and first Sunday of the month 9-3. CONFLICT: the article's per-site hour blocks show Saturday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM only for Washington Blvd, Northridge, Hyperion, Gaffey St and Randall St, and Thursday-Friday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM for UCLA; LA-Glendale Saturdays only 9-3.⁷
Fees	Not published by the city
Who can use it	Household waste only (business waste goes to the CESQG program, (213) 485-2260); ID or California driver's license required at LA-Glendale; transport limit 15 gallons or 125 pounds; no oxygen tanks; 1 cylinder of each type (fire extinguisher, propane, butane, MAPP gas, helium) per visit⁷
Accepts	paint and solvents; automotive fluids; cleaning products; batteries; e-waste such as computers or TVs⁷
Not accepted	business waste, ammunition, explosives, radioactive material, biological waste, bulky items (furniture, refrigerators, air conditioners), metal light fixtures

Monthly bulky item drop-off: Central LA Recycling and Transfer Station; East Valley, Harbor, West LA and West Valley District Yards

Type	Transfer station
Run by	The city
Address	Central LA Recycling and Transfer Station, 2201 E. Washington Bl., Los Angeles 90021; East Valley District Yard, 11050 Pendelton St., Sun Valley 91352; Harbor District Yard, 1400 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro 90731; West LA District Yard, 2027 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles 90025; West Valley District Yard, 8840 Vanalden Ave., Northridge 91324 · Map⁴
Hours	Event Saturdays only, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (2026 list: Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8, Oct 10; also 'Saturday December 1, 2026', which is not a Saturday)⁴
Fees	free⁴
Who can use it	City of LA residents; proof of residency (current LADWP bill and state ID)⁴

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

Sources: FREE BULKY ITEM DROP-OFF For City of Los Angeles Residents…, S.A.F.E. Centers: Permanent Collection Centers (MyLA311, L… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	myla311.lacity.gov (Create Service Request link on MyLA311)⁹
Phone	LASAN Customer Care Center 1-800-773-2489 (24/7)⁹
311	311 or (213) 473-3231¹¹
Official website	lacitysan.org (MyLA311 used)¹³

Sources: Missed Collections/Missed Service (MyLA311, LASAN), Trash Pick-Up & Drop-Off (lacity.gov), LA Sanitation & Environment website Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.

Los Angeles trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s address lookup (neighborhoodinfo.lacity.gov).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Los Angeles?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday holiday: Mon-Wed unchanged; Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday.

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Los Angeles?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. Delayed one day: Friday holiday: Friday collection moves to Saturday.

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Los Angeles?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday holiday: Thu and Fri routes move one day (Fri to Sat).

How do I get rid of bulky items in Los Angeles?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Call 1-800-773-2489 (24/7) at least one day before your regular collection day, or submit a MyLA311 service request (online requests take two days to process); have an itemized list ready. Items are collected on your regular trash day. Apartments of 5+ units must make an appointment. Fees: free.

Does Los Angeles recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Los Angeles?

Use the city’s online form (myla311.lacity.gov) or call LASAN Customer Care Center 1-800-773-2489 (24/7).

Sources

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Holiday Trash Collection (MyLA311, LASAN)City · myla311.lacity.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulky Item Pick-up (MyLA311, LASAN)City · myla311.lacity.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Bulky Item Pick-up for Apartments and Condos (MyLA311, LASAN)City · myla311.lacity.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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FREE BULKY ITEM DROP-OFF For City of Los Angeles Residents (MyLA311, LASAN)City · myla311.lacity.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Recycling Information (MyLA311, LASAN)City · myla311.lacity.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash Container Services (MyLA311, LASAN)City · myla311.lacity.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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S.A.F.E. Centers: Permanent Collection Centers (MyLA311, LASAN)City · myla311.lacity.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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recycLA - Commercial Franchise System (MyLA311, LASAN)City · myla311.lacity.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Missed Collections/Missed Service (MyLA311, LASAN)City · myla311.lacity.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Collection of Excess Brush and Yard Trimmings (MyLA311, LASAN)City · myla311.lacity.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Trash Pick-Up & Drop-Off (lacity.gov)City · lacity.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Solids Collection Service District Days (LA GeoHub)City · maps.lacity.org · checked October 30, 2026
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LA Sanitation & Environment websiteCity · lacitysan.org · checked October 30, 2026
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City of Los Angeles Neighborhood Information (address lookup)City · neighborhoodinfo.lacity.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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