West Covina, CA trash pickup schedule
West Covina trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
Population 105,301 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | A private hauler under city contract: Athens Services Athens Services is the City's franchise waste hauler for residential trash, recycling (blue), organics (green) and landfill (black) containers, plus bulky-item pickup. Residents may instead self-haul with a City Self-Hauler Permit (Ordinance 2494).2 |
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| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Set out | night before trash day or by 6:00 a.m. on collection day1 |
| Your pickup day | Zone map: athensservices.com1 |
| Holidays | The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule. |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
West Covina holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | Holidays create a one-day delay in collection service (Athens observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day); no delay when the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.1 |
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| Official notice | athensservices.com1 |
No dated list of holidays is published for West Covina; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.
Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.
Bulk trash pickup in West Covina
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online1 |
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| How to request | Reserve at least 24 hours in advance via Athens' online Bulky Item Request (athensservices.com/bulky) or call (888) 336-6100; collected on your scheduled pickup day; Athens replies within 1 business day; don't set items out until confirmed; driver will not go on private property.135 |
| Limits | Up to 5 items per collection; each item no larger than two people can safely handle; weekly availability on regular pickup day (single-family and multi-family with individual carts)5 |
| Fees | free (no additional charge)5 |
| Not accepted |
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Recycling in West Covina
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
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| Type | single-stream1 |
| Glass | accepted in cart1 |
| Plastics | #1 (PET) bottles/clamshells, #2 (HDPE), #5 (PP); not #3, #6 or black plastic1 |
Accepted
- Plastic #1 (PET) as bottles or clamshells1
- Plastic #2 (HDPE)1
- Plastic #5 (PP)1
- Paper: (clean, dry, and no metal or lamination), magazines, mail, office paper, newspaper, paper bags, & telephone books1
- Cardboard: broken down cardboard, corrugated fiberboard, & clean pizza boxes1
- Glass: bottles & jars only (remove lids)1
- Metals: aluminum cans, foil, & trays, scrap metal, steel cans & tin cans1
Not accepted
- Landfill (black cart): plastics #3 & #6, all black plastics, bubble wrap, plastic bags & film, small plastics; ceramic/porcelain glass; paper cups, chip bags, tissues, laminated paper1
- No hazardous waste, batteries, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, sharps, C&D debris, auto parts or bulky items in any container1
Programs
- E-waste collection at City Maintenance Yard, 825 S Sunset Ave (2026: Aug 1, Oct 10, Dec 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.)2
- Paper shredding drive-thru, Saturday Nov 14 (2026), Historic Downtown S Glendora; residents with ID, up to 4 boxes2
- Free compost giveaway, Saturday Nov 7, 2026, 8-11 a.m., Public Works Maintenance Yard (residents only)2
- Sharps container distribution/disposal at Cortez Park Community and Senior Center (residents only)2
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes2 |
|---|---|
| Season | year-round (no season stated)2 |
| How often | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Rules | Green organics container: branches, flowers, grass, hedge trimmings, leaves, weeds, untreated/unpainted lumber and scrap wood1 |
| Food scraps | Yes, in the green container with yard waste: fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, bones, dairy, coffee grounds; 100% fiber food-soiled paper1 |
| Christmas trees | 2026-27: curbside on regular pickup day, Monday Jan 4 - Friday Jan 15, 2027; remove stands/ornaments/lights/tinsel, cut trees over 6 ft in half, place next to containers; flocked/fire-retardant and artificial trees not recyclable26 |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Los Angeles County / Sanitation Districts HHW & e-waste collection events and permanent centers
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | The county |
| Address | Rotating Saturday events (schedule at cleanla.lacounty.gov/events); permanent: AVECC 1200 W. City Ranch Rd, Palmdale; EDCO 2755 California Ave, Signal Hill; City of LA S.A.F.E. centers · Map4 |
| Hours | Events mostly Saturdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; AVECC 1st & 3rd Saturdays 9-3; EDCO select Saturdays 9-24 |
| Fees | free4 |
| Who can use it | Los Angeles County residents; limit 15 gallons or 125 lb per trip4 |
West Covina City Maintenance Yard e-waste collection days
| Type | Recycling center |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 825 S Sunset Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790 · Map2 |
| Hours | Event days only (next: Saturday Dec 19, 2026, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.)2 |
| Fees | free2 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | athensservices.com (Request Services form)1 |
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| Phone | (888) 336-6100 (Athens Services, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-noon)1 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | westcovina.gov2 |
| Public works phone | 626-939-8458 (West Covina Public Works)2 |
Nearby cities
- El Monte, CA7 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Pomona, CA9 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Fullerton, CA12 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Downey, CA15 miles · A private hauler under city contract
- Pasadena, CA15 miles · The city and contracted haulers (by area or service)
- Anaheim, CA16 miles · A private hauler under city contract
Other cities served by Athens Services
- Riverside, CAAthens Services
- Pomona, CAAthens Services
- Thousand Oaks, CAAthens Services
- Downey, CAAthens Services
All California cities: California trash pickup schedules.
West Covina trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in West Covina?
West Covina does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (athensservices.com).
How do I get rid of bulky items in West Covina?
On-call pickup: call or book online. Reserve at least 24 hours in advance via Athens' online Bulky Item Request (athensservices.com/bulky) or call (888) 336-6100; collected on your scheduled pickup day; Athens replies within 1 business day; don't set items out until confirmed; driver will not go on private property. Fees: free (no additional charge).
Does West Covina recycle glass?
Glass: accepted in cart.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in West Covina?
Use the city’s online form (athensservices.com) or call (888) 336-6100 (Athens Services, Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.-noon).
Sources
- 1 West Covina Residential Waste & Recycling Services - Athens ServicesContracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked November 1, 2026
- 2 Environmental Services | West Covina, CACity · westcovina.gov · checked November 1, 2026
- 3 Request for Bulky Item Pickup - Athens ServicesContracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked November 1, 2026
- 4 Collection Centers - CleanLACounty · cleanla.lacounty.gov · checked November 1, 2026
- 5 Athens Services West Covina Residential FAQs (New Residential Recycling and Organics Program, Jan 2026)Contracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked November 1, 2026
- 6 Holiday Tree Recycling - Athens ServicesContracted hauler · athensservices.com · checked November 1, 2026
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