Lynwood trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly 96- or 64-gal trash + recycling + organics same day. Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7:00 a.m.; remove carts same day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com |
| Recycling | Weekly blue/recycle cart; organics separate (SB 1383 — food scraps not in trash). Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com |
| Bulk | Up to 5 items/pickup free (WM guide + city Environmental Programs). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · lynwoodca.gov |
| Hauler | WM (2026 residential guide); vs legacy Waste Resources city branding. |
| Contacts | WM via home.wm.com/Lynwood / Customer Service on guide; city Environmental bulky legacy 888-467-7600 — current; City lynwoodca.gov. Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 7:00 a.m.; remove carts same day.
Where
Street, wheels to curb; ≥3 ft clearance.
Limits
5 free bulky items/pickup; extra trash cart fee.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste/construction debris/auto parts/tires in trash; bulky exclusions above.
Bags
All trash bagged; lid closed.
Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com
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 | — |
WM: no collection New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas; weekday holiday → +1 remainder of week.
Verified 2026-10-15 · wm.com
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Full details for Lynwood: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City franchise transition: WM Residential Service Guide 2026 (service continuing with same day/carts; WM local Lynwood pages). Weekly 96- or 64-gal trash + recycling + organics same day. Carts curb by 7:00 a.m.; wheels against curb; ≥3 ft from cars/mailboxes/obstacles; remove same day (WM). Bag trash; lid must close; nothing beside carts. Extra recycle/organics free; extra trash = fee. Conflict: city Street Sweeping & Waste Schedule tab still names Waste Resources holiday list. Older WR materials / city bulky phone 888-467-7600 may be legacy.
- Recycling
- Weekly blue/recycle cart; organics separate (SB 1383 — food scraps not in trash). Accept/reject via WM Lynwood materials lists.
- Bulk pickup
- Up to 5 items/pickup free (WM guide + city Environmental Programs). Schedule ≥48 hours before service day (WM) — city/WR legacy said up to 3 days / noon day before. Accepted: furniture (bagged mattresses), appliances, e-waste (TVs/computers), tree branches, scrap wood. Not: loose trash, household hazardous waste, spas, pianos, camper shells, items needing >2 persons. Additional items = charge. Trees: Dec 26 for ~3 weeks; >6 ft halved; remove ornaments/stand (city); WR flyer allowed flocked — check with WM.
- Curbside: when
- By 7:00 a.m.; remove carts same day.
- Curbside: where
- Street, wheels to curb; ≥3 ft clearance.
- Curbside: limits
- 5 free bulky items/pickup; extra trash cart fee.
- Curbside: brush
- Branches/scrap wood via bulky; organics cart for routine green/food.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste/construction debris/auto parts/tires in trash; bulky exclusions above.
- Curbside: bags
- All trash bagged; lid closed.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- 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
WM: no collection New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas; weekday holiday → +1 remainder of week; weekend → no delay. Matches city waste holiday tab dates for 2026.
- Hauler
- WM (2026 residential guide); confirm vs legacy Waste Resources city branding
- Contacts
- WM via home.wm.com/Lynwood / Customer Service on guide; city Environmental bulky legacy 888-467-7600 — confirm current; City lynwoodca.gov
- Find your day
- WM Lynwood + City Environmental Programs / Street Sweeping & Waste Schedule
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: wm.com
Bulk: lynwoodca.gov
Holidays: wm.com
Curbside: wm.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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