Pickup Rules & Schedules: Compton vs Los Angeles
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Compton, CA and Los Angeles, CA?
Compton and Los Angeles 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 →Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County
LA Sanitation collects solid waste weekly for single-family homes on a designated day. Recycling is collected on alternating weeks. Organics (green bin) is collected weekly under SB 1383 and City Ordinance 187711. Bins must be curbside by 7 AM. Properties with 5+ units must arrange private hauling through the RecycLA franchise system.
View full Los Angeles rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Compton | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | Republic Services (exclusive) | - |
| Carts | 3 carts (trash, recycle, green waste) | - |
| Holiday Delays | 5 major holidays | - |
| Customer Service | (800) 299-4898 | - |
| Trash | - | Weekly collection by LASAN |
| Recycling | - | Alternating weeks |
| Organics | - | Weekly per SB 1383 |
| Multi-Family | - | RecycLA franchise for 5+ units |
| Placement | - | Curbside by 7 AM |
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.
Los Angeles FAQ
What day is my trash pickup?
Check Los Angeles public works website or call for your assigned collection day based on your address.
What if my trash was missed?
Report missed pickups to Los Angeles public works within 24 hours for a return trip.
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