Lawndale trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly same-day multi-stream. Exclusive Republic Services franchise (city Public Works). Verified 2026-10-15 · lawndale.ca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Carts by 6:00 a.m.; bulky within 12 hours of scheduled pickup. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · republicservices.com |
| Recycling | Blue cart — paper, cardboard, bottles, cans (Empty/Clean/Dry; Spring 2026). Verified 2026-10-15 · lawndale.ca.gov |
| Bulk | City Bulky Item page: curbside cart customers — 6 free pickups/year, ≤6 large items/pickup; apartments/MFD dumpster — 1 free/unit/year. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · lawndale.ca.gov |
| Hauler | Republic Services. |
| Contacts | Republic 800-299-4898; Public Works (310) 973-3273 / (310) 973-3260; City Hall (310) 973-3200; 14717 Burin Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260. Verified 2026-10-15 · lawndale.ca.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Carts by 6:00 a.m.; bulky within 12 hours of scheduled pickup.
Where
Curbside in Republic carts only.
Limits
Bulky 6×/year ≤6 items (cart single-family); 1×/unit/year (dumpster MFD); extra fee beyond.
Not allowed
Unscheduled curb bulky; household hazardous waste/batteries in carts; plastic bags in organics; materials outside carts.
Bags
Organics: paper bag/newspaper liner OK; batteries sealed bag on blue lid.
Verified 2026-10-15 · republicservices.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · lawndale.ca.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Mlk 2026 | 2026-01-19 | — |
| 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 | — |
| New Year's Day 2027 | 2027-01-01 | — |
City Holiday Schedule: no collection New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas; weekday holiday → +1 day.
Verified 2026-10-15 · lawndale.ca.gov
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Full details for Lawndale: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Exclusive Republic Services franchise (city Public Works). Black trash + blue recycle + green organics carts (Republic-issued only). Weekly same-day multi-stream. Place carts curb no later than 6:00 a.m. collection day (city Holiday Schedule). Materials must be inside Republic carts — items outside / non-approved containers treated as unscheduled bulky (possible charge) (Spring 2026 newsletter). Billing tied to trash cart size (smaller black cart → lower bill if diverting to blue/green).
- Recycling
- Blue cart — paper, cardboard, bottles, cans (Empty/Clean/Dry; Spring 2026). Household batteries: sealed bag on top of blue cart on collection day; apartments without curbside recycle cart → blue battery drop at Public Works 4722 Manhattan Beach Blvd (newsletter). Don't put batteries in trash or recycle carts.
- Bulk pickup
- City Bulky Item page: curbside cart customers — 6 free pickups/year, ≤6 large items/pickup; apartments/MFD dumpster — 1 free/unit/year. Over allotment or >6 items → fee. Schedule Republic 1-800-299-4898 (Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.). Set out only within 12 hours before pickup. Small stuff bagged/boxed. E-waste (TVs, computers, etc.) OK with bulky. Unauthorized curb bulky prohibited (LMC 8.28.140). Household hazardous waste: call Republic 800-299-4898 to schedule (newsletter); free kitchen organics pail at PW (proof of residency).
- Curbside: when
- Carts by 6:00 a.m.; bulky within 12 hours of scheduled pickup.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside in Republic carts only.
- Curbside: limits
- Bulky 6×/year ≤6 items (cart single-family); 1×/unit/year (dumpster MFD); extra fee beyond.
- Curbside: brush
- Green organics cart (food-soiled paper, yard); food loose or brown paper bag — no plastic bags even if labeled compostable (city/newsletter).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Unscheduled curb bulky; household hazardous waste/batteries in carts; plastic bags in organics; materials outside carts.
- Curbside: bags
- Organics: paper bag/newspaper liner OK; batteries sealed bag on blue lid.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Unauthorized bulky (8.28.140); dollar amounts.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Mlk 2026 (2026-01-19): 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
- New Year's Day 2027 (2027-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
City Holiday Schedule: no collection New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas; weekday holiday → +1 day remainder of week; weekend holiday → no change. Republic Spring 2026 newsletter dated delay list: Memorial May 25, Labor Sep 7, Thanksgiving Nov 26, Christmas Dec 25, New Year's Day Jan 1 2027 — omits Martin Luther King Jr. Day & Jul 4 from that dated table.
- Hauler
- Republic Services
- Contacts
- Republic 800-299-4898; Public Works (310) 973-3273 / (310) 973-3260; City Hall (310) 973-3200; 14717 Burin Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260
- Find your day
- City Trash Route & Schedule + Republic Lawndale municipality / Spring 2026 newsletter
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: lawndale.ca.gov
Bulk: lawndale.ca.gov
Holidays: lawndale.ca.gov
Curbside: republicservices.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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