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Jefferson Parish, LA Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Collection frequency
Garbage twice weekly
Find your day
Find My Pick-Up Days tool
Holiday shift
No collection; no makeup day
Bulk pickup
Weekly; 6 ft / 400 lb limit
Set-out time
After 4 p.m. day before

Summary

Unincorporated Jefferson Parish collects household garbage twice a week and recycling curbside; look up your days at the parish's Find My Pick-Up Days tool. On New Year's, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Christmas there is no collection and no makeup - wait for your next scheduled day.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Jefferson Parish. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

All household garbage shall be bagged and placed within tipper cart provided by the Parish.

Source: Jefferson Parish Department of Solid Waste ServicesView official code

Full Breakdown

Enter your house number and street name in the parish's Find My Pick-Up Days lookup at jeffparish.gov to see your garbage and recycling days (unincorporated parish and Jean Lafitte; incorporated cities run their own service). Garbage is collected twice weekly from the parish-issued 95-gallon cart. Bulky waste is collected once a week - items up to six feet or 400 pounds, total under six cubic yards; large appliances and tires are limited to four each per week. Set carts out no sooner than 4 p.m. the day before, and remove them by noon the day after.

Violations & Fines

Do not set carts out before 4 p.m. the day before collection, and remove emptied carts from the curb by noon the day after. Only the parish-issued 95-gallon cart is accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is my trash pickup day in Jefferson Parish?
Enter your house number and street name in the parish's Find My Pick-Up Days tool at jeffparish.gov to see your twice-weekly garbage and recycling days. On New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Christmas there is no collection and no makeup - set out on your next scheduled day.
How does bulk pickup work in Jefferson Parish?
Bulky waste is collected once a week from residential units. Items can be no longer than six feet or heavier than 400 pounds, and total volume cannot exceed six cubic yards; appliances and tires are limited to four each per week.
What are the cart set-out rules in Jefferson Parish?
Place your 95-gallon cart out no sooner than 4 p.m. the day before collection, and remove it from the curb by noon the day after. Collection begins at 6 a.m.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Jefferson Parish

Bulk Item DisposalSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Overnight ParkingLight RestrictionsParking Rules: Street Parking LimitsSome RestrictionsIllegal DumpingSome RestrictionsBin Placement RulesSome RestrictionsYard Waste CollectionSome RestrictionsDumpster RulesSome RestrictionsRecycling RequirementsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSignificant RestrictionsParking Rules: Loading ZonesSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Veterinary Clinic ZoningSome RestrictionsLandscaping Rules: Tree Removal & Heritage TreesSignificant Restrictions

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