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Representative ZIP 70112
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Bulk Trash Pickup in New Orleans, LA — 2026 Schedule & Rules
Quick Answer
New Orleans bulk trash: Scheduled curbside by service day; bulky items are picked up by request through 311
Residents must contact 311 to request bulky waste collection; call 311 or (504) 539-3266, or submit a request at nola311.org. The city also says residents can report a missed collection through the same channels. (City of New Orleans Trash Collection)
New Orleans bulk trash at a glance
| Service type | Scheduled curbside by service day; bulky items are picked up by request through 311 |
|---|---|
| How to schedule | Residents must contact 311 to request bulky waste collection; call 311 or (504) 539-3266, or submit a request at nola311.org. The city also says residents can report a missed collection through the same channels. (City of New Orleans Trash Collection) |
| How often / limits | The city does not state a separate annual bulky-item quota on the official page. Regular trash is once weekly for eligible residential properties; bulky items must not be placed out more than 24 hours before the scheduled solid waste collection day, or residents may be fined. Small businesses are not eligible for bulky waste collection. (City of New Orleans Trash Collection) |
| Where to place items | Place bulky waste curbside, and do not set it out more than 24 hours before the scheduled solid waste collection day. For yard waste, the city says it should be bundled/bagged and placed next to the cart on the scheduled collection day; bulky waste uses the same 24-hour rule. (City of New Orleans Trash Collection) |
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What you can & can’t put out in New Orleans
| ✓ Accepted | ✗ Not accepted |
|---|---|
| Official examples of bulky waste include white goods, sofas, mattresses, tires, appliances, furniture, carpet cut into under-4-foot lengths, up to 6 bags of yard waste, and up to 6 bundles of tree branches cut into under-4-foot lengths. The page also says up to 4 tires can be placed curbside on the scheduled solid-waste day with a 311 request for large-item pickup. (City of New Orleans Trash Collection) | The city says small businesses are not eligible for bulky waste collection and must use private vendors. Household hazardous waste cannot go in regular trash, and recycling pages note that styrofoam, containers with food, grease-stained items like pizza boxes, and composting materials are not accepted in recycling. (City of New Orleans Trash Collection, City of New Orleans Recycling Drop-Off) |
Regular trash & recycling in New Orleans
| Trash | The City of New Orleans provides once-weekly curbside trash collection to eligible residents and small businesses. The French Quarter and Downtown Development District are handled under separate collection regulations and schedules, and service issues can be reported to 311. (City of New Orleans Trash Collection) |
|---|---|
| Recycling | The city offers curbside recycling plus a Recycling Drop-Off Center at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave, open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The page says residents should not bag recyclables in plastic bags, and accepted drop-off material is separated into paper, metals, cardboard, and plastics; styrofoam, food-contaminated items, and grease-stained pizza boxes are not accepted. (City of New Orleans Recycling Drop-Off) |
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New Orleans bulk trash — frequently asked questions
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in New Orleans?
Residents must contact 311 to request bulky waste collection; call 311 or (504) 539-3266, or submit a request at nola311.org. The city also says residents can report a missed collection through the same channels. (City of New Orleans Trash Collection) You can book directly on the official New Orleans bulk trash page.
How many bulk pickups do I get, and are there limits?
The city does not state a separate annual bulky-item quota on the official page. Regular trash is once weekly for eligible residential properties; bulky items must not be placed out more than 24 hours before the scheduled solid waste collection day, or residents may be fined. Small businesses are not eligible for bulky waste collection. (City of New Orleans Trash Collection)
Where and when do I place items for pickup?
Place bulky waste curbside, and do not set it out more than 24 hours before the scheduled solid waste collection day. For yard waste, the city says it should be bundled/bagged and placed next to the cart on the scheduled collection day; bulky waste uses the same 24-hour rule. (City of New Orleans Trash Collection)
What items will New Orleans NOT take?
The city says small businesses are not eligible for bulky waste collection and must use private vendors. Household hazardous waste cannot go in regular trash, and recycling pages note that styrofoam, containers with food, grease-stained items like pizza boxes, and composting materials are not accepted in recycling. (City of New Orleans Trash Collection, City of New Orleans Recycling Drop-Off) For items the city won’t accept, a local junk-removal service can usually haul them same-day.
Official New Orleans resources
Rules and schedules for New Orleans, Louisiana are set by the local government or its waste hauler and can change.
We verify against official city sources, but always confirm current details on the official New Orleans pages linked above before scheduling.