New Orleans Bulk Trash Pickup Rules
Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 4 items per collection. 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.
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 |
Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials
Furniture
AcceptedSofas, mattresses, furniture, and rolled/tied carpet under 4-foot lengths are collected after scheduling via 311.
Appliances
AcceptedWhite goods and household appliances are collected curbside with an active 311 bulky waste service request.
Construction debris
Not acceptedConstruction and demolition debris is not collected curbside; self-haul to Gentilly C&D Landfill or RiverBirch Landfill.
How to throw away a mattress in New Orleans
Follow the listed bulk 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.
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 Orleans County
For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.
Elysian Fields Recycling Drop-Off Center
2829 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122
Open Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Accepts glass bottles and jars up to 50 lbs, electronics, batteries, light bulbs, paint, household hazardous waste, Mardi Gras beads, and confidential paper shredding.
Gentilly C&D Landfill
10200 Almonaster Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127
Accepts construction, demolition, and other large debris for a fee. Phone: (504) 240-0380.
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 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.