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Holiday Pickup Schedule: Santa Clarita vs Santa Monica

How do holiday pickup schedule rules compare between Santa Clarita, CA and Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Clarita and Santa Monica have similar restriction levels.

Santa Clarita, CA

Los Angeles County

Few Restrictions

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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Santa Monica, CA

Los Angeles County

Few Restrictions

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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Key Facts Comparison

FactSanta ClaritaSanta Monica
Slide ruleOne day later after holidayOne day later after holiday
Observed holidaysSix federal holidaysSix federal holidays
Tree pickup windowJanuary 1 to January 15January 1 to January 15
Tree size limitUnder six feet, no flockingUnder six feet, no flocking
AuthorityLA County Public WorksLA County Public Works

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Santa Clarita 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.

Santa Monica 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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