Pickup Rules & Schedules: Compton vs Lakewood
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Compton, CA and Lakewood, CA?
Compton and Lakewood have similar restriction levels.
Compton, CA
Los Angeles County
Republic Services provides exclusive waste collection for Compton. Each home receives three carts: 95-gal brown (trash), 64-gal grey (recycle), 64-gal green (green waste). Collection is delayed one day for major holidays (New Year's, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas).
View full Compton rules →Lakewood, CA
Los Angeles County
Lakewood provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection on designated days. Missed pickups can be reported to California waste haulers or municipal services.
View full Lakewood rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Compton | Lakewood |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Republic Services (exclusive) | - |
| Carts | 3 carts (trash, recycle, green waste) | - |
| Holiday Delays | 5 major holidays | - |
| Customer Service | (800) 299-4898 | - |
| Frequency | - | Weekly curbside collection |
| Bin Out Time | - | By 6 to 7 AM on pickup day |
| Holiday Delay | - | Pickup shifts one day |
| Topic | - | Pickup Rules |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Compton FAQ
What day is my trash pickup?
Check Compton public works website or call for your assigned collection day based on your address.
What if my trash was missed?
Report missed pickups to Compton public works within 24 hours for a return trip.
Lakewood FAQ
What day is my trash pickup?
Check Lakewood public works website or call for your assigned collection day based on your address.
What if my trash was missed?
Report missed pickups to Lakewood public works within 24 hours for a return trip.
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