Pickup Rules & Schedules: Los Angeles vs Santa Clarita
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Los Angeles, CA and Santa Clarita, CA?
Los Angeles and Santa Clarita have similar restriction levels.
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 →Santa Clarita, CA
Los Angeles County
Burrtec provides exclusive residential trash and recycling collection per SCMC 15.44. Transition to Burrtec occurred July 1, 2023.
View full Santa Clarita rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Los Angeles | Santa Clarita |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Provider | - | Burrtec Waste Industries |
| Start Date | - | July 1, 2023 |
| Code Section | - | SCMC 15.44 |
| Service | - | Residential and multi-family |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Santa Clarita FAQ
What day is my trash pickup?
Check Santa Clarita public works website or call for your assigned collection day based on your address.
What if my trash was missed?
Report missed pickups to Santa Clarita public works within 24 hours for a return trip.
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