New Orleans provides residential trash collection through contracted private haulers. Collection occurs twice weekly for trash and weekly for recycling, depending on the service area. Residents receive city-provided carts. All waste must be placed in approved containers with lids closed.
Trash collection is contracted to private haulers by service district. Collection schedules vary by neighborhood. Residents receive 95-gallon carts for trash. Carts must be placed curbside by 6:00 AM on collection day. Hazardous waste, electronics, and construction debris are not accepted in regular collection. The city's 311 system handles collection complaints and missed pickup reports.
Placing prohibited items in carts or failing to use approved containers may result in warnings and non-collection. Persistent violations lead to Code Enforcement citations.
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