Pickup Rules & Schedules: Los Angeles vs Santa Monica
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Los Angeles, CA and Santa Monica, CA?
Los Angeles and Santa Monica 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 Monica, CA
Los Angeles County
Santa Monica provides residential trash collection through its Resource Recovery & Recycling Division at 2500 Michigan Ave. The city manages its own collection program. Trash is not collected on designated holidays.
View full Santa Monica rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Los Angeles | Santa Monica |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | City Resource Recovery Division |
| Location | - | 2500 Michigan Ave, Bldg A |
| Holidays | - | No collection on holidays |
| Contact | - | (866) 311-7266 |
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 Monica FAQ
What day is my trash pickup?
Check Santa Monica 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 Monica public works within 24 hours for a return trip.
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