Trash & Recycling in Tangipahoa Parish, LA (2026)
6 rules for unincorporated Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
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Pickup Rules & Schedules
Permitted haulers in unincorporated Tangipahoa Parish must collect residential garbage at least once a week using wheeled, lidded containers of at least 90 gallons, set at curbside no more than five feet from the road and five feet clear of mailboxes, parked cars or other objects.
Trash Pickup Rules in Unincorporated Tangipahoa Parish
Some RestrictionsTangipahoa Parish Code §§ 38-192(4), 38-193(b)-(c)
(4)All collectors shall provide the minimum solid waste collection service of once-weekly collection to any residential unit. Additional or optional services may be provided by mutual agreement between the person serviced and the collector. ... (b)Collector shall provide a receptacle (container) with a capacity of at least 90 gallons constructed of plastic or fiberglass designed for mechanical ...
Bin Placement Rules
Garbage carts in unincorporated Tangipahoa Parish must sit at curbside no more than five feet from the roadway and at least five feet from mailboxes, parked vehicles and similar objects, under Parish Code section 38-193, which also sets the minimum 90-gallon wheeled, lidded container each collector must supply.
Tangipahoa Parish Curbside Cart Placement Rule
Some RestrictionsTangipahoa Parish Code § 38-193(b), (c)
Sec. 38-193. - Solid waste transportation; vehicle bodies; containers; placement. ( ... b)Collector shall provide a receptacle (container) with a capacity of at least 90 gallons constructed of plastic or fiberglass designed for mechanical dumping, semi-automated, or automated. The container shall be equipped with wheels and handles for easy movement and with a tight fitting lid capable of preve...
Bulk Item Disposal
Licensed haulers in unincorporated Tangipahoa Parish collect bulk waste like furniture and appliances as part of the parish-wide solid waste plan, but appliance pickup is capped at four per residential unit per year under Parish Code section 38-192(b)(9), and CFC-containing units are accepted only while the parish landfill agrees to handle the refrigerant.
Tangipahoa Parish Bulk Waste Collection Limit
Light RestrictionsTangipahoa Parish Code § 38-192(b)(9)
Sec. 38-192. - Implementation of the plan. ... (9)Bulk waste consisting of appliances (a limit of four appliances per residential unit per year), furniture and other like waste other than agricultural solid waste, dead-animals, offal waste, or stable matter. Appliances containing CFCs, or other refrigerants shall only be included as bulky waste so long as the Tangipahoa Parish Landfill accepts ...
Illegal Dumping
Intentionally dumping or littering garbage anywhere in Tangipahoa Parish outside the landfill or a litter receptacle brings escalating criminal fines and community service under Parish Code section 38-4, topping out at a $1,250.00 fine, a year-long driver's license suspension and up to 30 days in jail on a third conviction.
Tangipahoa Parish Illegal Dumping Penalties
Significant RestrictionsTangipahoa Parish Code § 38-4
Sec. 38-4. - Intentional littering prohibited; criminal penalties. ... (1)The person shall be cited for the offense by means of a citation, summons, or other means provided by law.(2)Whoever violates the provisions of this article shall:a.Upon first conviction, be fined $250.00 and sentenced to serve eight hours of community service in a litter abatement work program as approved by the court.b....
Dumpster Rules
Manufactured home parks, apartment complexes, condominiums and camping grounds in Tangipahoa Parish must supply an adequately sized commercial dumpster for residents unless individual pickup is provided, and that dumpster must sit at least 50 feet from any public servitude under Parish Code section 38-9.
Tangipahoa Parish Park Dumpster Placement Rule
Some RestrictionsTangipahoa Parish Code § 38-9
Sec. 38-9. - Manufactured home parks, apartment complexes and condominiums, recreational camping grounds. (a)Except for parks providing individual garbage pickup, adequate commercial dumpsters for solid waste shall be provided by park owner/housing facility owner and located no closer than 50 feet of public servitude.(b)The term "adequate" means a container with substantial holding capacity cap...
Collection Schedule
Every licensed hauler operating in unincorporated Tangipahoa Parish must provide residential units at least once-weekly solid waste collection under Parish Code section 38-192(b)(4), with the monthly charge set by agreement between the resident and the collector rather than by the parish.
Tangipahoa Parish Weekly Trash Collection Rule
Some RestrictionsTangipahoa Parish Code § 38-192(b)(4)-(5)
Sec. 38-192. - Implementation of the plan. ... (4)All collectors shall provide the minimum solid waste collection service of once-weekly collection to any residential unit. Additional or optional services may be provided by mutual agreement between the person serviced and the collector.(5)The monthly charge to each residential unit for the once-weekly solid waste collection shall be in an amoun...
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