West Covina, CA Trash & Recycling: Pickup Rules & Schedules (2026)
Key Facts
- Collection frequency
- Trash, recycling, organics weekly
- Find your day
- Athens Services West Covina page
- Holiday shift
- One day later rest of week
- Bulk pickup
- 5 items free, 24-hour notice
- Set-out time
- Night before or by 6 a.m.
Summary
West Covina's hauler Athens Services collects trash, recycling, and organics weekly on your assigned day. Confirm your day with Athens. When a holiday falls on a weekday, collection runs one day late for the rest of the week.
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Full Breakdown
West Covina contracts with Athens Services for weekly collection of three carts: black trash, blue recycling, and green organics. Look up or confirm your service day through Athens Services' West Covina residential page or by calling 888-336-6100. When a holiday falls on a weekday, collection is delayed one day for the rest of that week; holidays landing on a weekend cause no delay. Single-family residents can schedule a free bulky pickup on their regular day, up to five items, reserved at least 24 hours ahead. Set barrels out the night before or by 6 a.m. on service day.
Violations & Fines
Barrels must be out the night before or by 6 a.m. on service day; bulky pickups (up to five items) must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance for your regular collection day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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