Palos Verdes Estates trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Barrels accessible by 7:00 a.m.; ≤45 lb/barrel (Athens PVE). Athens (888) 336-6100. Verified 2026-10-15 · pvestates.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Accessible by 7:00 a.m.; special bulky by 6:00 a.m. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · athensservices.com |
| Recycling | MRF-separated recyclables from trash stream + green organics (yard + food + food-soiled paper per Athens). Verified 2026-10-15 · pvestates.org |
| Bulk | City Special Collections 2026: free curbside bulky + e-waste events (e.g. May 16 and Sep 19, 2026 per city events + local notices) — curb. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · pvestates.org |
| Hauler | Athens Services. |
| Contacts | Athens (888) 336-6100; City PW via pvestates.org. Verified 2026-10-15 · pvestates.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Accessible by 7:00 a.m.; special bulky by 6:00 a.m.
Where
Curbside (not in street for specials); ≤45 lb/barrel.
Limits
Barrel weight; biannual free bulky/e-waste events + on-call Athens.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste/construction debris/auto in carts; bulky ban list.
Bags
Per Athens What Goes Where.
Verified 2026-10-15 · athensservices.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · pvestates.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: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — weekday → +1 day; Sat/Sun → no delay.
Verified 2026-10-15 · athensservices.com
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Full details for Palos Verdes Estates: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Exclusive franchise Athens Services (city Refuse and Recycling). All single-family / multi-family/commercial must use Athens. Barrels accessible by 7:00 a.m.; ≤45 lb/barrel (Athens PVE). Athens (888) 336-6100. Collection day map + holiday schedule on city Refuse page.
- Recycling
- MRF-separated recyclables from trash stream + green organics (yard + food + food-soiled paper per Athens). Household hazardous waste → County events / first-quarter city household hazardous waste event for batteries/fluorescents.
- Bulk pickup
- City Special Collections 2026: free curbside bulky + e-waste events (e.g. May 16 and Sep 19, 2026 per city events + local notices) — curb by 6:00 a.m. (not in street). Also Athens on-request bulky (appliances/furniture) — schedule Bulky Item Request; not auto parts, construction debris, household hazardous waste, loose lumber.
- Curbside: when
- Accessible by 7:00 a.m.; special bulky by 6:00 a.m.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside (not in street for specials); ≤45 lb/barrel.
- Curbside: limits
- Barrel weight; biannual free bulky/e-waste events + on-call Athens.
- Curbside: brush
- Organics cart; C&D via temporary debris container.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste/construction debris/auto in carts; bulky ban list.
- Curbside: bags
- Per Athens What Goes Where.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Mandatory Athens subscription (city).
- 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: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — weekday → +1 day; Sat/Sun → no delay. Trees: day after Christmas through ~2nd week of January; >6 ft cut in half; flocked not accepted for tree recycle.
- Hauler
- Athens Services
- Contacts
- Athens (888) 336-6100; City PW via pvestates.org
- Find your day
- City Refuse and Recycling + Athens PVE
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: pvestates.org
Bulk: pvestates.org
Holidays: athensservices.com
Curbside: athensservices.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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