Holiday Pickup Schedule: Los Angeles vs Palmdale
How do holiday pickup schedule rules compare between Los Angeles, CA and Palmdale, CA?
Los Angeles and Palmdale have similar restriction levels.
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Bureau of Sanitation observes six holidays each year and shifts curbside collection one day later for the rest of the week under LAMC §66.18, with no service on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
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Los Angeles County
LA County Public Works coordinates franchise haulers including Athens Services, Republic Services, and Waste Management to slide trash, recycling, and organics pickup one day later for the rest of the week after six observed holidays: New Year's, Memorial, Independence, Labor, Thanksgiving, Christmas.
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| Fact | Los Angeles | Palmdale |
|---|---|---|
| Observed holidays | Six federal observed days | Six federal holidays |
| Shift rule | One day later same week | - |
| Weekend holidays | No schedule change | - |
| Set-out time | Before 6 a.m. | - |
| Commercial recycLA | Follows same six holidays | - |
| Slide rule | - | One day later after holiday |
| Tree pickup window | - | January 1 to January 15 |
| Tree size limit | - | Under six feet, no flocking |
| Authority | - | LA County Public Works |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Los Angeles FAQ
Which holidays delay LA trash pickup?
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Pickup for that day and the rest of the week shifts one day later, with Friday routes serviced on Saturday.
Does the schedule change for Christmas Eve or MLK Day?
No. LA Sanitation collects on regular schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Veterans Day, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. Only the six observed holidays trigger a one-day delay.
Palmdale FAQ
Christmas falls on Wednesday this year. When does my Friday pickup happen?
Saturday. The slide rule pushes Wednesday to Thursday, Thursday to Friday, and Friday to Saturday for the rest of the week. Place carts out the night before the new pickup day. Service resumes normally the following Monday.
Where do I leave my Christmas tree?
At the curb between January 1 and January 15. Cut trees taller than six feet in half. Remove stands, lights, and flocking. Trees in plastic bags or with metal stands attached are tagged and not collected.
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