Shreveport, LA trash pickup schedule
Shreveport trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.
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Quick answer
| Who collects | The city collects City of Shreveport Public Works, Solid Waste Division collects residential garbage (and small businesses using the 96-gal cart) inside city limits; recycling suspended.3 |
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| How often | Trash weekly, yard waste weekly, on regular collection day (bagged); limbs/brush by bulk request1 |
| Set out | at the curb in the City cart by 7 a.m. on collection day; remove from curb by 10 p.m. the same day1 |
| Your pickup day | Zone map: shreveportla.gov1 |
| Holidays | No further 2026 holidays are on the city’s list. See the 2026 table. |
Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 2 listed (hours and fees).
Shreveport holiday trash schedule 2026
| City’s rule | No single published rule. The City observes New Year's Day, MLK Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day After Thanksgiving and Christmas; each schedule change is announced on the Public Works Calendar (subscribe for alerts). 2026 pattern: Monday holiday -> Monday routes on Tuesday, Tuesday routes on Wednesday, Thu/Fri unchanged; Thursday/Friday holiday -> Thursday routes on Wednesday, Friday routes on Thursday (or Friday unchanged), Mon/Tue unchanged. No bulk collections scheduled during a holiday week (Memorial Day notice).1 |
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| Official notice | shreveportla.gov (current notice also at shreveportla.gov)3 |
| Holiday | Date | Pickup | What the city says |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Changes; see details | Thu Jan 1: no collection; Thursday routes collected Wednesday Dec 31; Mon, Tue and Fri unchanged.7 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Changes; see details | Mon Jan 19: no collection; Monday routes on Tuesday, Tuesday routes on Wednesday; Thu/Fri unchanged.7 |
| Presidents' Day | Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | No change | No change for week of Feb 16-20; offices open.7 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Changes; see details | Thursday routes on Wednesday, Friday routes on Thursday; Mon/Tue unchanged.7 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25, 2026 | Changes; see details | Mon May 25: no collection; Monday routes on Tuesday, Tuesday on Wednesday; Thu/Fri unchanged; no bulk scheduled that week; Woolworth Rd Landfill open.7 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Changes; see details | Fri Jun 19: no collection; Thursday routes on Wednesday, Friday routes on Thursday; Mon/Tue unchanged.7 |
| Independence Day (Fourth of July) | Fri, Jul 3, 2026 | Changes; see details | Observed Fri Jul 3 (holiday Sat Jul 4): Thursday routes on Wednesday, Friday routes on Thursday; Mon/Tue unchanged; landfill open Jul 3, closed Jul 4.7 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Changes; see details | Mon Sep 7: no collection; Monday routes on Tuesday, Tuesday on Wednesday; Thu/Fri unchanged; landfill open.7 |
| Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | No dated list; see the city’s rule | See the city’s rule above |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | 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.
Bulk trash pickup in Shreveport
| How it works | On-call pickup: call or book online2 |
|---|---|
| How to request | Call 318-673-6300 or use Report A Concern; picked up on a future collection day; furniture, appliances, tires and limbs/brush may go to the curb when the request is made. Residential customers only; not from vacant lots or commercial properties.2 |
| Limits | 1 pile per request, max 15 ft L x 6 ft W x 6 ft H; max 4 tires per request; limbs/brush max 8 in. diameter and 6 ft long; 5 ft from carts, mailboxes, fences, poles, cars, low limbs/power lines2 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Not accepted | |
| Holiday week | No bulk collections are scheduled during a holiday week; items called in are scheduled for a future collection day.8 |
Recycling in Shreveport
| Pickup | Not published by the city (official page) |
|---|---|
| Type | none1 |
| Glass | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Plastics | Not published by the city (official page) |
Accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Not accepted
Not published by the city (official page)
Programs
- Curbside recycling suspended; no recycling cans delivered or repaired; damaged recycling cans picked up on request (318-673-6300)1
Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups
| Yard waste pickup | Yes1 |
|---|---|
| Season | Not published by the city (official page) |
| How often | weekly, on regular collection day (bagged); limbs/brush by bulk request1 |
| Rules | Grass clippings and leaves in 35-gallon yard waste bags (max 50 lbs) stacked beside the cart; limbs cut to 6 ft, max 8 in. diameter, under 50 lbs, by calling 318-673-630016 |
| Food scraps | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Christmas trees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Leaf collection | Not published by the city (official page) |
Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste
Woolworth Road Landfill
| Type | Landfill |
|---|---|
| Run by | The city |
| Address | 10580 Woolworth Rd, Keithville, LA 71047 (318-925-3500) · Map4 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat 6:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; closed Sundays, New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day4 |
| Fees | Shreveport and Caddo Parish residents (residential waste only) $0.00; otherwise min $19.25 (half ton or less), $43.26/ton (fees as of March 1, 2023)4 |
| Who can use it | free for Shreveport and Caddo Parish residents' residential waste; no hazardous waste, free liquids, whole tires, lead-acid batteries, waste oil or white goods4 |
Household Hazardous Waste Collection (with Shreveport Green)
| Type | Household hazardous waste |
|---|---|
| Run by | city (with Shreveport Green) |
| Address | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Hours | by appointment: call Shreveport Green 318-219-18885 |
| Fees | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Accepts | herbicides, paint, pesticides, used motor oil, other household hazardous materials; also old car batteries and used tires5 |
Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.
Missed pickup and contacts
| Missed pickup form | shreveportla.gov (online 'Report A Concern') or call 318-673-63006 |
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| Phone | Public Works / Solid Waste 318-673-6300 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed 12-1); after hours 318-673-76001 |
| 311 | Not published by the city (official page) |
| Official website | shreveportla.gov1 |
Nearby cities
All Louisiana cities: Louisiana trash pickup schedules.
Shreveport trash pickup FAQ
What day is trash picked up in Shreveport?
Trash is collected weekly. Shreveport does not use one citywide day: your day depends on your address. Look it up with the city’s zone map (shreveportla.gov).
Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Shreveport?
New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Changes; see details: Thu Jan 1: no collection; Thursday routes collected Wednesday Dec 31; Mon, Tue and Fri unchanged.
How do I get rid of bulky items in Shreveport?
On-call pickup: call or book online. Call 318-673-6300 or use Report A Concern; picked up on a future collection day; furniture, appliances, tires and limbs/brush may go to the curb when the request is made. Residential customers only; not from vacant lots or commercial properties.
How do I report a missed trash pickup in Shreveport?
Use the city’s online form (shreveportla.gov) or call Public Works / Solid Waste 318-673-6300 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed 12-1); after hours 318-673-7600.
Sources
- 1 Garbage and Trash CollectionsCity · shreveportla.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 2 Bulky Item PickupCity · shreveportla.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 3 Solid WasteCity · shreveportla.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 4 Landfills (Woolworth Road Landfill)City · shreveportla.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 5 Recycling (Hazardous Waste Collection)City · shreveportla.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 6 Dos & Don'ts in garbage collection (PDF)City · shreveportla.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 7 Public Works Calendar, list view 2026 (holiday garbage schedule notices)City · shreveportla.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 8 Holiday Trash Pick-up (current holiday notice; Labor Day 2026 shown on 2026-10-30)City · shreveportla.gov · checked October 30, 2026
- 9 Garbage Collection Routes map imageCity · shreveportla.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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