Bell Gardens trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Ordinance No. 920 / Code 16.12.129: non-compliance citations $50–$500/violation (city). Verified 2026-10-15 · bellgardens.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m. collection day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · athensservices.com |
| Recycling | Commingled with trash in the gray/black stream; Athens separates recyclables at City of Industry MRF (Athens Bell Gardens page). Verified 2026-10-15 · bellgardens.org |
| Bulk | On-request Athens bulky (appliances/furniture); don't set out until confirmation. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · athensservices.com |
| Hauler | Athens Services (exclusive). |
| Contacts | Athens (888) 336-6100; City Public Works via bellgardens.org. Verified 2026-10-15 · bellgardens.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m. collection day.
Where
Wheels to curb; ≥1 ft spacing; lids closed.
Limits
Two 96-gal carts standard (commingle + organics).
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste/e-waste/construction debris/auto parts/medical waste in carts; bulky bans above.
Bags
Lids closed; organics per Athens (no prohibited plastics in organics).
Verified 2026-10-15 · athensservices.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · bellgardens.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Athens one-day delay: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas; weekend holiday → no delay.
Verified 2026-10-15 · athensservices.com
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Full details for Bell Gardens: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Exclusive Athens Services. City SB 1383 / organic-waste page: 2-container residential — one 96-gal for commingled solid waste + recyclables, one 96-gal for source-separated organics; smaller carts for elderly/disabled may be available. Athens: curb by 6:00 a.m.; wheels to curb; ≥1 ft apart/from obstructions; lids closed; all trash inside. Ordinance No. 920 / Code 16.12.129: non-compliance citations $50–$500/violation (city).
- Recycling
- Commingled with trash in the gray/black stream; Athens separates recyclables at City of Industry MRF (Athens Bell Gardens page). Use Athens What Goes Where for sorting tips. Organics must be source-separated in green cart (food scraps, food-soiled fiber paper, yard trimmings per city/Athens).
- Bulk pickup
- On-request Athens bulky (appliances/furniture); don't set out until confirmation. Submit Bulky Item Request / AthensServices.com. Not: auto parts; construction debris (dirt, concrete, tile, drywall, rock); household hazardous waste; loose/scattered building material/lumber.
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m. collection day.
- Curbside: where
- Wheels to curb; ≥1 ft spacing; lids closed.
- Curbside: limits
- Two 96-gal carts standard (commingle + organics).
- Curbside: brush
- Organics green cart (yard + food + qualifying food-soiled paper).
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste/e-waste/construction debris/auto parts/medical waste in carts; bulky bans above.
- Curbside: bags
- Lids closed; organics per Athens (no prohibited plastics in organics).
- Curbside: fees and fines
- City organics ordinance citations $50–$500 per violation (Code 16.12.129).
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Athens one-day delay: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas; weekend holiday → no delay. Trees: day after Christmas through second week of January on normal day; >6 ft halved; no flocking/fire retardant.
- Hauler
- Athens Services (exclusive)
- Contacts
- Athens (888) 336-6100; City Public Works via bellgardens.org
- Find your day
- City SB 1383 / Waste Services organics page + Athens Bell Gardens residential
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: bellgardens.org
Bulk: athensservices.com
Holidays: athensservices.com
Curbside: athensservices.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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