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Glendale Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. City Integrated Waste provides bulky item pickup for single-family residential properties upon request

Glendale bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Glendale
Collection ruleCity Integrated Waste provides bulky item pickup for single-family residential properties upon request
Limit per pickup4 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeRequired before collection.
Dispatch phone818-548-3916

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

How to throw away a mattress in Glendale

Follow the listed bulk rule: City Integrated Waste provides bulky item pickup for single-family residential properties upon request

Special disposal mandates

Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.

Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: The sticker requirement has not been verified. Confirm the appliance procedure with dispatch.

Local disposal alternatives in Los Angeles County

For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.

The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.

DPW & sanitation contact

City of Glendale Public Works Integrated Waste Management · municipal dpw

Phone: 818-548-3916

548 West Chevy Chase Drive
Glendale, CA 91204
Visit Official Glendale Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at glendaleca.gov

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).