New Orleans 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 Place the official 96-gallon black roll cart curbside on your scheduled day. Do not set out waste more than 24 hours prior to scheduled collection to avoid fines. Return carts from the curb promptly after servicing.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based 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: Place the official 96-gallon black roll cart curbside on your scheduled day. Do not set out waste more than 24 hours prior to scheduled collection to avoid fines. Return carts from the curb promptly after servicing. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Residents must call 311 (or 504-658-2299) to schedule bulky waste collection prior to placement. Items must not be placed curbside more than 24 hours before your scheduled collection day to avoid municipal fines. Small businesses are not eligible for city bulk collection. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Year-round. Curbside collection provided on your scheduled collection day. Leaves and grass clippings must be placed in bags (up to 6 bags, 50 lbs each max). Tree limbs must be tied in bundles under 4 feet long and 12 inches in diameter (up to 6 bundles, 50 lbs each max). Do not place out more than 24 hours prior to collection. |
Trash container requirements
- Use the city-issued 96-gallon black trash roll cart (holds up to 250 lbs)
- Eligible residential properties may request a second cart free of charge via 311
- Seniors and individuals with disabilities may request smaller 35-gallon or 64-gallon carts
- Do not place carts out more than 24 hours before collection
- Bagged household trash must fit inside the cart with the lid closed
New Orleans recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Plastics: clean plastic bottles, jars, and jugs labeled #1 and #2 (soda, water, milk, juice, shampoo, detergent)
- Cardboard: corrugated and paperboard boxes (flattened), drink carton boxes (6, 12, 24-packs), paper egg cartons, shoe boxes
- Paper: cereal and cracker boxes (liners removed), junk mail, coupons, white/colored office paper, envelopes, paper grocery bags, catalogs, magazines, newspapers, paperback books, phone books
- Metal: clean aluminum and steel food cans (empty and rinse before recycling)
Prohibited items
- Plastic bags, plastic wrap, film, bubble wrap, and 6-pack rings (never bag recyclables)
- Plastics #3 through #7 (not accepted curbside even if stamped with recycling logo)
- Styrofoam packaging and takeout food containers
- Pizza boxes (soiled or unsoiled)
- Cartons or wax-board containers (juice boxes and milk cartons)
- Glass bottles and jars (not accepted curbside; bring to Elysian Fields drop-off)
- Shredded paper, soiled paper, tissues, paper towels, and hardcover books
- Aerosol cans, wire hangers, aluminum foil, and non-food metal containers
- Electronics, batteries, light bulbs, paint, chemicals, and hazardous waste
New Orleans bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Residents must call 311 (or 504-658-2299) to schedule bulky waste collection prior to placement. Items must not be placed curbside more than 24 hours before your scheduled collection day to avoid municipal fines. Small businesses are not eligible for city bulk collection. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | Furniture, Appliances |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | 504-658-2299 |
New Orleans 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, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: New Orleans, LA
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 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Friday, Jul 3, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| 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. |
DPW & sanitation contact
City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation · contractor
Phone: 504-658-2299
1300 Perdido Street, Room 1W30New Orleans, LA 70112
These collection rules cover Zone City of New Orleans Curbside Service Area.
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in New Orleans, LA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place the official 96-gallon black roll cart curbside on your scheduled day. Do not set out waste more than 24 hours prior to scheduled collection to avoid fines. Return carts from the curb promptly after servicing.. These rules apply to Zone City of New Orleans Curbside Service Area.
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in New Orleans?
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, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City of New Orleans Curbside Service Area.
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in New Orleans?
Residents must call 311 (or 504-658-2299) to schedule bulky waste collection prior to placement. Items must not be placed curbside more than 24 hours before your scheduled collection day to avoid municipal fines. Small businesses are not eligible for city bulk collection. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 504-658-2299 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City of New Orleans Curbside Service Area.
What items are accepted for recycling in New Orleans?
The listed accepted materials are Plastics: clean plastic bottles, jars, and jugs labeled #1 and #2 (soda, water, milk, juice, shampoo, detergent), Cardboard: corrugated and paperboard boxes (flattened), drink carton boxes (6, 12, 24-packs), paper egg cartons, shoe boxes, Paper: cereal and cracker boxes (liners removed), junk mail, coupons, white/colored office paper, envelopes, paper grocery bags, catalogs, magazines, newspapers, paperback books, phone books, Metal: clean aluminum and steel food cans (empty and rinse before recycling). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic bags, plastic wrap, film, bubble wrap, and 6-pack rings (never bag recyclables), Plastics #3 through #7 (not accepted curbside even if stamped with recycling logo), Styrofoam packaging and takeout food containers, Pizza boxes (soiled or unsoiled), Cartons or wax-board containers (juice boxes and milk cartons), Glass bottles and jars (not accepted curbside; bring to Elysian Fields drop-off), Shredded paper, soiled paper, tissues, paper towels, and hardcover books, Aerosol cans, wire hangers, aluminum foil, and non-food metal containers, Electronics, batteries, light bulbs, paint, chemicals, and hazardous waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City of New Orleans Curbside Service Area.