Torrance, CA trash pickup schedule

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

Population 138,391 (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 collects City of Torrance Public Works Sanitation Division collects single-family homes, duplexes and select 3-4 unit properties; businesses and other multi-family properties use licensed private haulers (city 'Find a Private Hauler' page).¹
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly, yard waste weekly¹
Set out	at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day, no earlier than 12 hours before collection; remove within 12 hours after collection; collection runs Mon-Thu 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.¹
Your pickup day	Collection Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; day by area on the 2026 collection day map (PDF). Zone map: torranceca.gov¹
Holiday	Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11, 2026: Delayed one day. Mon/Tue no change; Wed->Thu, Thu->Fri⁴

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

Torrance holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	If a City-observed holiday falls Monday through Thursday, collection is one day late for the rest of the week (Thursday moves to Friday). No weekend residential collection. Holidays on Friday/Saturday: no change.¹
Official notice	torranceca.gov⁴

Torrance trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Delayed one day	Thursday collection moves to Friday; Mon-Wed no change⁴
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	Delayed one day	Mon->Tue, Tue->Wed, Wed->Thu, Thu->Fri⁴
Lincoln's Birthday	Thu, Feb 12, 2026	Delayed one day	Thursday collection moves to Friday⁴
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	Delayed one day	Mon->Tue, Tue->Wed, Wed->Thu, Thu->Fri⁴
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	Delayed one day	Mon->Tue, Tue->Wed, Wed->Thu, Thu->Fri⁴
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	Holiday on Saturday; no change⁴
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Delayed one day	Mon->Tue, Tue->Wed, Wed->Thu, Thu->Fri⁴
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	Mon/Tue no change; Wed->Thu, Thu->Fri⁴
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Delayed one day	Thursday collection moves to Friday Nov 27⁴
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	No change	Holiday on Friday; no change⁴

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

Sources: Residents - Trash and Recycling, 2026 Holiday Schedule for Refuse and Recycling Collection … Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Torrance

How it works	On-call pickup: call or book online²
How to request	Call 855-354-5623 (Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.); pickup is on your regular refuse day; place items where recycling is picked up, at least 5 ft from carts, no earlier than 12 hours before; cancel at least one day ahead. Not available during the Christmas tree program (2026: last day to schedule Dec 13; scheduling resumes Jan 6).²
Limits	Up to 20 items per pickup; small items tied or bagged; one free pickup per calendar year per address²
Fees	First pickup each year (20 items) free; additional pickup $40 (10 items) or $80 (20 items)¹
Not accepted	Construction debris (wood, concrete, bricks, drywall, wall-to-wall carpeting, dirt, tree trunks, water heaters)² Auto parts (batteries, doors, fenders, motors, gas tanks, tires)² Household hazardous waste and electronic waste² Items two people cannot safely handle (spas, hot tubs, pianos, organs)²

Sources: Residents - Trash and Recycling, Large Item Pick Up & Illegal Dumping Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Torrance

Pickup	weekly¹
Type	single-stream¹
Glass	accepted in cart¹
Plastics	#1, #2 and #5 only¹

Accepted

Newspaper, cardboard, mixed paper, magazines, junk mail, books, cardboard tubes¹
Shredded paper in stapled/taped paper bags or tied recyclable plastic bags¹
Aluminum, tin and metal cans, empty aerosol cans, dry empty paint cans¹
Plastic containers #1, #2, #5 (bottles, milk jugs, food containers)¹
Glass bottles and jars (any color)¹

Not accepted

Plastics #3, #4, #6, #7 and any plastic without a number¹
Food-soiled paper, napkins, tissue¹
Styrofoam peanuts or small pieces¹
Glass dishes, mirrors, ceramics, window glass¹
Pots, pans, propane/helium tanks, scrap metal, construction material¹
Liquids¹

Programs

Up to two additional recycling or organics carts free of monthly charge ($13.48 delivery fee per container)¹

Sources: Residents - Trash and Recycling Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	yes - green organics cart¹
Season	year-round¹
How often	weekly¹
Rules	Green cart: grass, leaves, garden trimmings, plants, wood chips, untreated sawdust, branches under 4 in. diameter and 4 ft long; no plastic bags (even compostable), palm fronds, large ice plant, dirt/rocks, treated wood, animal waste, flocked trees¹
Food scraps	yes - food scraps go in the green organics cart with yard trimmings (meat, bones, dairy, food-soiled paper, greasy pizza boxes)¹
Christmas trees	2026-27: unflocked trees in the green organics cart (cut in half if over 6 ft), or separate curbside tree collection Dec 28, 2026-Jan 17, 2027 on your collection day by 7 a.m., about 4 ft from carts; remove tinsel/ornaments/stands; flocked trees go in the black cart⁵
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)
Cleanup events	Free E-waste Recycling and Paper Shredding event for Torrance residents, Saturday Dec 5, 2026, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Torrance City Hall employee parking lot (near Torrance Courthouse off Maple Ave)³ Used Motor Oil Filter Exchange, Saturday Nov 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., AutoZone, 17490 Hawthorne Blvd.³

Sources: Residents - Trash and Recycling, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Christmas Tree Recycling Dec 28, 2026 - Jan 17, 2027 (PDF) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

S.A.F.E. Collection Center (LA County)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The county
Address	1400 North Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731 · Map³
Hours	Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., except holidays and rainy days³
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)

EDCO Recycling and Transfer Center (HHW drop-off and reuse center)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Address	2755 California Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90807 · Map³
Hours	2nd and 4th Saturday of every month, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.³
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	Reuse center: LA County residents, up to five items per week per household³

LA County Public Works one-day HHW/e-waste events (CleanLA)

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The county
Address	various; schedule at cleanla.lacounty.gov or 888-CLEANLA · Map³
Hours	usually Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.³
Fees	free³

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

Sources: Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	torranceca.myutilitydirect.com (Customer Service Center; email [email protected])¹
Phone	(855) 354-5623 (Public Works customer service; large item pickup line Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)²
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	torranceca.gov¹

Sources: Residents - Trash and Recycling, Large Item Pick Up & Illegal Dumping Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

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Torrance trash pickup FAQ

What day is trash picked up in Torrance?

Trash is collected weekly. Collection Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; day by area on the 2026 collection day map (PDF).

Is trash picked up on Thanksgiving Day 2026 in Torrance?

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday collection moves to Friday Nov 27

Is trash picked up on Christmas Day 2026 in Torrance?

Christmas Day falls on Fri, Dec 25, 2026. No change: Holiday on Friday; no change

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

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday collection moves to Friday; Mon-Wed no change

How do I get rid of bulky items in Torrance?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Call 855-354-5623 (Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.); pickup is on your regular refuse day; place items where recycling is picked up, at least 5 ft from carts, no earlier than 12 hours before; cancel at least one day ahead. Not available during the Christmas tree program (2026: last day to schedule Dec 13; scheduling resumes Jan 6). Fees: First pickup each year (20 items) free; additional pickup $40 (10 items) or $80 (20 items).

Does Torrance recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Torrance?

Use the city’s online form (torranceca.myutilitydirect.com) or call (855) 354-5623 (Public Works customer service; large item pickup line Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.).

Sources

1
Residents - Trash and RecyclingCity · torranceca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
2
Large Item Pick Up & Illegal DumpingCity · torranceca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
3
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)City · torranceca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
4
2026 Holiday Schedule for Refuse and Recycling Collection (PDF)City · torranceca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
5
Christmas Tree Recycling Dec 28, 2026 - Jan 17, 2027 (PDF)City · torranceca.gov · checked October 30, 2026
6
Refuse and Recycling Collection Day Map 2026 (PDF)City · torranceca.gov · checked October 30, 2026

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