Little Rock Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Little Rock recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- The Core Four recyclable materials:
- Paper and flattened cardboard
- Plastic bottles, jugs, and containers
- Metal food and beverage cans (aluminum and tin)
- Glass bottles and jars
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags and plastic film (cannot be recycled in the curbside cart)
- Aerosol cans and scrap metal (take to Green Station)
- Lightbulbs, electronics, and household hazardous waste
- Food scraps, liquids, and soiled paper products
- Yard waste and branches (place in separate yard waste collection)
Can you recycle these items in Little Rock?
Can you recycle cardboard in Little Rock?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Little Rock?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Little Rock?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Little Rock?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Little Rock?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Little Rock?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Little Rock?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Little Rock?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Little Rock?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Little Rock?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Little Rock?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Little Rock?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
DPW & sanitation contact
City of Little Rock Public Works Department Solid Waste Services Division · municipal dpw
Phone: 501-371-4437
500 W Markham StLittle Rock, AR 72201
These collection rules cover Zone Little Rock Curbside Collection Routes.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Little Rock, AR?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Have carts at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Place cart with wheels against the curb and lid opening toward the street, maintaining at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides.. These rules apply to Zone Little Rock Curbside Collection Routes.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Little Rock?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Little Rock Curbside Collection Routes.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Little Rock?
The City provides bulky item collection for items too large to fit into a garbage cart, including furniture, mattresses, and household appliances. Call 311 (501-371-4437) to request bulky item collection or report uncollected items. The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 501-371-4437 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Little Rock Curbside Collection Routes.
What items are accepted for recycling in Little Rock?
The listed accepted materials are The Core Four recyclable materials:, Paper and flattened cardboard, Plastic bottles, jugs, and containers, Metal food and beverage cans (aluminum and tin), Glass bottles and jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags and plastic film (cannot be recycled in the curbside cart), Aerosol cans and scrap metal (take to Green Station), Lightbulbs, electronics, and household hazardous waste, Food scraps, liquids, and soiled paper products, Yard waste and branches (place in separate yard waste collection). Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Little Rock Curbside Collection Routes.