Montebello trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Athens Services (888) 336-6100 (city Finance Trash Collection). Three-stream: black trash, blue recycling (96-gal blue cart rollout per Athens Apr 2025 FAQ PDF), organics. Verified 2026-10-15 · montebelloca.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Bulky by 6:00 a.m.; regular cart clock — check with Athens (city page emphasizes bulky 6 a.m.). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · montebelloca.gov |
| Recycling | Source-separated blue cart required (SB 1383). Accept list via Athens CanIRecycleMy.com / Montebello blue-bin FAQ. Verified 2026-10-15 · montebelloca.gov |
| Bulk | Free bulky (sofas, appliances, mattresses, etc.) — call Athens ≥24 hours before collection day; provide address/cross street, pickup day, item list; place. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · montebelloca.gov |
| Hauler | Athens Services. |
| Contacts | Athens (888) 336-6100. Verified 2026-10-15 · montebelloca.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Bulky by 6:00 a.m.; regular cart clock — check with Athens (city page emphasizes bulky 6 a.m.).
Where
Curbside; bulky out of view until ≤24 hrs before day.
Limits
Extra carts fee; free bulky when scheduled.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste with trash; bulky/construction debris/e-waste/auto parts in carts.
Bags
Follow Athens blue/organics guidance (empty/clean recyclables).
Verified 2026-10-15 · montebelloca.gov
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · montebelloca.gov
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 | — |
City: +1 day after weekday holiday — New Year’s Day Jan 1, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.
Verified 2026-10-15 · montebelloca.gov
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Full details for Montebello: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Athens Services (888) 336-6100 (city Finance Trash Collection). Three-stream: black trash, blue recycling (96-gal blue cart rollout per Athens Apr 2025 FAQ PDF), organics. Extra carts available for fee. Free rollout if physically unable (physician note or DMV placard). No paints, motor oils, or house chemicals with regular trash.
- Recycling
- Source-separated blue cart required (SB 1383). Accept list via Athens CanIRecycleMy.com / Montebello blue-bin FAQ. Contact Athens for service changes Mon–Fri 8–5, Sat 8–12 (FAQ hours) — Athens Montebello page also lists 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon–Fri.
- Bulk pickup
- Free bulky (sofas, appliances, mattresses, etc.) — call Athens ≥24 hours before collection day; provide address/cross street, pickup day, item list; place by 6:00 a.m. collection day; store out of public view until ≤24 hours before day (city).
- Curbside: when
- Bulky by 6:00 a.m.; regular cart clock — check with Athens (city page emphasizes bulky 6 a.m.).
- Curbside: where
- Curbside; bulky out of view until ≤24 hrs before day.
- Curbside: limits
- Extra carts fee; free bulky when scheduled.
- Curbside: brush
- Organics cart per Athens; excess via bulky rules if applicable.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste with trash; bulky/construction debris/e-waste/auto parts in carts.
- Curbside: bags
- Follow Athens blue/organics guidance (empty/clean recyclables).
- 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
City: +1 day after weekday holiday — New Year’s Day Jan 1, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day. Athens: weekend holiday → no delay. Trees: Athens day after Christmas through second week of January.
- Hauler
- Athens Services
- Contacts
- Athens (888) 336-6100
- Find your day
- City Trash Collection (Athens) + Athens Montebello residential
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: montebelloca.gov
Bulk: montebelloca.gov
Holidays: montebelloca.gov
Curbside: montebelloca.gov - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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