Whittier trash & recycling schedule
At a glance
| Trash | Exclusive Athens Services citywide (east side transition from Republic effective Nov 1, 2025; new Athens carts Jan 2026 — city Trash page). Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofwhittier.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 6:00 a.m. (night before OK). Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · athensservices.com |
| Recycling | Blue cart — plastics #1/#2/#5, paper, cardboard, glass bottles/jars, metals (Athens What Goes Where). Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofwhittier.org |
| Bulk | City: residential & multi-family 4 free/year ≤3 items/pickup; schedule with Athens — don't set out without calling. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofwhittier.org |
| Hauler | Athens Services. |
| Contacts | Athens (888) 336-6100; City Hall (562) 567-9999; 13230 Penn St, Whittier, CA 90602. Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofwhittier.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 6:00 a.m. (night before OK).
Where
Wheels against curb; 1 ft / 3 ft clearances.
Limits
Cart allotment as above; bulky 4×/year ≤3 items.
Not allowed
Household hazardous waste/e-waste/construction debris/auto in carts; unscheduled bulky.
Bags
Recyclables loose in blue; organics per Athens.
Verified 2026-10-15 · athensservices.com
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofwhittier.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 | — |
City + Athens: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — weekday → +1 day remainder of week (Fri→Sat).
Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofwhittier.org
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Full details for Whittier: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Exclusive Athens Services citywide (east side transition from Republic effective Nov 1, 2025; new Athens carts Jan 2026 — city Trash page). Residential billed quarterly. Fee includes 1 black cart, up to 2 green, unlimited blue; extra black/green = fee. Set out night before or by 6:00 a.m.; wheels to curb; ~1 ft apart; ≥3 ft from vehicles; lids closed (Athens Whittier). Senior (≥62 + SSI head of household) / active military 10%; UUT low-income $5/mo discount path (city). Athens (888) 336-6100.
- Recycling
- Blue cart — plastics #1/#2/#5, paper, cardboard, glass bottles/jars, metals (Athens What Goes Where). Green organics: food scraps, yard, food-soiled paper.
- Bulk pickup
- City: residential & multi-family 4 free/year ≤3 items/pickup; schedule with Athens — don't set out without calling. Athens FAQ: reserve ≥2 business days ahead; on regular pickup day; items 2-person handleable; extra collections charged.
- Curbside: when
- By 6:00 a.m. (night before OK).
- Curbside: where
- Wheels against curb; 1 ft / 3 ft clearances.
- Curbside: limits
- Cart allotment as above; bulky 4×/year ≤3 items.
- Curbside: brush
- Green organics; oversize via bulky.
- Curbside: not allowed
- household hazardous waste/e-waste/construction debris/auto in carts; unscheduled bulky.
- Curbside: bags
- Recyclables loose in blue; organics per Athens.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Self-haul without permit (WMC 8.12.105); bulky overage fees via Athens.
- 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 + Athens: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas — weekday → +1 day remainder of week (Fri→Sat); weekend → no delay. Trees: day after Christmas through 3rd Saturday in January (Athens Whittier).
- Hauler
- Athens Services
- Contacts
- Athens (888) 336-6100; City Hall (562) 567-9999; 13230 Penn St, Whittier, CA 90602
- Find your day
- City Trash (zone map / fee schedule) + Athens Whittier
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: cityofwhittier.org
Bulk: cityofwhittier.org
Holidays: cityofwhittier.org
Curbside: athensservices.com - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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