Glendale Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Collection services operate on a regular schedule. Roll out carts by 6 a.m. on designated collection day.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 24Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Collection services operate on a regular schedule. Roll out carts by 6 a.m. on designated collection day. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | City Integrated Waste provides bulky item pickup for single-family residential properties upon request | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Place green waste, leaves, and landscape clippings in organics collection containers without plastic bags. |
Trash container requirements
- Use Glendale municipal wheeled collection carts
- Keep lids fully closed to deter pests and reduce windblown litter
- Allow 3 feet clearance on all sides of each cart at the curb
Glendale recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Cardboard and Paper Bags
- Newspaper, Magazines, and Mixed Paper
- Glass Bottles and Jars
- Aluminum and Metal Cans
- Rigid Plastic Containers
Prohibited items
- Plastic Bags and Film Wrap
- Styrofoam Foam Packaging
- Hazardous Waste and Light Bulbs
- Food Contaminated Materials
Glendale bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | City Integrated Waste provides bulky item pickup for single-family residential properties upon request |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 818-548-3916 |
Glendale holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Glendale, CA
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
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DPW & sanitation contact
City of Glendale Public Works Integrated Waste Management · municipal dpw
Phone: 818-548-3916
548 West Chevy Chase DriveGlendale, CA 91204
These collection rules cover Zone Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Glendale, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Collection services operate on a regular schedule. Roll out carts by 6 a.m. on designated collection day.. These rules apply to Zone Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Glendale?
As of 2026-09-24: 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, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Glendale?
City Integrated Waste provides bulky item pickup for single-family residential properties upon request The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 818-548-3916 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in Glendale?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and Paper Bags, Newspaper, Magazines, and Mixed Paper, Glass Bottles and Jars, Aluminum and Metal Cans, Rigid Plastic Containers. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Bags and Film Wrap, Styrofoam Foam Packaging, Hazardous Waste and Light Bulbs, Food Contaminated Materials. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).