Compton trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Carts: brown 96-gal trash, grey 64-gal recycling, green 64-gal yard waste; extras for fee — City Waste Division (310) 761-1420; damaged lids 800-299-4898. Verified 2026-10-15 · comptoncity.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Evening before–by 6:00 a.m.; remove within 24 hours after. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · comptoncity.org |
| Recycling | Grey cart — aluminum/tin cans, beverage containers, cardboard, egg cartons, food boxes, glass bottles/jars, junk mail, magazines, newspaper, paper. Verified 2026-10-15 · comptoncity.org |
| Bulk | Single-family & ≤3-unit MFD: 4 free/year (1/quarter), ≤6 items/pickup — furniture, appliances, e-waste (large items). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · comptoncity.org |
| Hauler | Republic Services. |
| Contacts | Republic 800-299-4898; City Waste (310) 761-1420 / (310) 605-5524 (holiday page); roll-out elderly/disabled via Republic. Verified 2026-10-15 · comptoncity.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Evening before–by 6:00 a.m.; remove within 24 hours after.
Where
Wheels to curb; ≥3 ft clearance; ≥1 ft between carts; arrows to street.
Limits
Extra carts fee; bulky 4×/year ≤6 items; brush bundles ≤18"/4'.
Not allowed
Plastic bags in grey recycle; household hazardous waste; auto parts/construction debris in bulky.
Bags
Recyclables loose (no plastic bags).
Verified 2026-10-15 · comptoncity.org
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · comptoncity.org
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Delay +1 from holiday through Saturday: New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
Verified 2026-10-15 · comptoncity.org
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- Trash
- Exclusive Republic Services. Carts: brown 96-gal trash, grey 64-gal recycling, green 64-gal yard waste; extras for fee — City Waste Division (310) 761-1420; damaged lids 800-299-4898. Place by 6:00 a.m. (not earlier than evening before); remove empty within 24 hours; wheels to curb; front/arrows toward street; ≥3 ft from obstructions; ≥1 ft between carts; no material protruding/on lid (Carts page). Collection window 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (FAQ).
- Recycling
- Grey cart — aluminum/tin cans, beverage containers, cardboard, egg cartons, food boxes, glass bottles/jars, junk mail, magazines, newspaper, paper, plastics #1–#7 bottles/containers (FAQ). Loose, not in plastic bags.
- Bulk pickup
- Single-family & ≤3-unit MFD: 4 free/year (1/quarter), ≤6 items/pickup — furniture, appliances, e-waste. Call Republic 800-299-4898 ≥48 hours before regular day. Branches: bundle ≤18 in dia / ≤4 ft; no stumps (FAQ). Republic also cites ~4 cy loose + 2 individual large items language. 4+ unit MFD: contact Republic for program.
- Curbside: when
- Evening before–by 6:00 a.m.; remove within 24 hours after.
- Curbside: where
- Wheels to curb; ≥3 ft clearance; ≥1 ft between carts; arrows to street.
- Curbside: limits
- Extra carts fee; bulky 4×/year ≤6 items; brush bundles ≤18"/4'.
- Curbside: brush
- Green cart yard waste; oversize bundled for bulky.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Plastic bags in grey recycle; household hazardous waste; auto parts/construction debris in bulky.
- Curbside: bags
- Recyclables loose (no plastic bags).
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): 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
Delay +1 from holiday through Saturday: New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas (city Waste Division / Holiday Schedule). Memorial Day on Republic closed list but omitted from some city holiday HTML — flag; check with Republic. Resume regular next week. Trees: day after Christmas four weeks free (Republic).
- Hauler
- Republic Services
- Contacts
- Republic 800-299-4898; City Waste (310) 761-1420 / (310) 605-5524 (holiday page); roll-out elderly/disabled via Republic
- Find your day
- City Waste Division + Carts + Holiday Schedule + Republic Compton
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: comptoncity.org
Bulk: comptoncity.org
Holidays: comptoncity.org
Curbside: comptoncity.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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