Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Baldwin Park
Trash Day
Friday
Recycling
Friday
Yard Waste
Friday
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste services are provided and billed directly by Waste Management (WM). Residents also receive up to 52 free scheduled bulky item pickups per year.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior discounts are available for residents aged 60 and older. Free backyard valet service is also offered for qualifying disabled residents.
Gray Bin (Trash)
Use the Gray cart exclusively for non-recyclable, non-organic, and non-hazardous waste. All trash should be bagged, and the lid must close completely. Do not overfill the container.
Accepted Items
- ✓Pet waste and cat litter
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Styrofoam and foam containers
- ✓Broken ceramics and dishes
- ✓Candy wrappers and chip bags
- ✓Waxed paper containers
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Place recyclables loosely in the Blue cart. Materials must be empty, clean, and dry. Never bag your recyclables, as plastic bags jam the sorting machinery at the material recovery facility.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers
- ✓Clean paper and junk mail
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Food waste and liquids
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Garden hoses and cords
- ✕Clothing and textiles
- ✕Electronic waste
Yard Waste Bin
The Green cart is for organic materials only. Do not place plastic bags, treated lumber, dirt, rocks, or animal waste in this bin. Food scraps can be layered with yard waste to minimize odors.
Accepted Items
- ✓Meat, fish, poultry, and dairy
- ✓Fruits, vegetables, and grains
- ✓Coffee grounds and tea bags
- ✓Food-soiled paper and pizza boxes
- ✓Leaves, branches, and grass clippings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Unlimited free bulky item pickups per calendar year for residential customers.
Placement
Place items in front of your property on the parkway by the night before your scheduled collection. Do not place items out earlier than the Thursday before a Friday pickup.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and couches
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large appliances (water heaters, microwaves)
- ✓ Electronic waste (televisions, computers)
- ✓ Bundled tree trimmings
- ✓ Extra bags of trash
Not Accepted
- ✕ Automotive parts and tires
- ✕ Asphalt, concrete, cement, and dirt
- ✕ Hazardous wastes (paint, solvents, pesticides)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
The pickups are free of charge. However, placing items on the curb without officially scheduling an appointment through WM may result in an administrative citation and cleanup fee from Public Works.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a designated holiday falls on a weekday, your collection day, and all subsequent collection days that week, will be delayed by one day. If the holiday falls on a weekend, there are no service delays.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and recycling carts follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as the standard trash collection.
Minor holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, and Veterans Day do not cause service interruptions.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Post-Holiday
Late December to Mid-JanuaryWaste Management typically offers a free curbside Christmas tree recycling program. Natural trees must be completely stripped of all decorations, lights, tinsel, and stands before being placed at the curb on your regular collection day.
Year-Round
VariousKeep an eye on the city calendar for L.A. County's mobile Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste roundups, which are occasionally held locally at Morgan Park (4100 Baldwin Park Blvd).
Local Tips & Community Info
Routine Garbage and Cart Placement Guidelines
Waste Management (WM) serves as the primary municipal waste hauler for homes and businesses throughout Baldwin Park. To ensure your weekly service goes smoothly, all bins should be rolled out to the street by 6:00 a.m. on your designated pickup day. Hauler regulations require that you position the wheels against the curb and leave a minimum of three feet of space between the containers and any surrounding obstructions. This includes keeping carts well away from parked cars, mailboxes, and fire hydrants to allow the automated lift trucks safe access. All trash inside the primary gray or black container must be bagged, and the lid must close completely. Overfilled bins or trash left on the ground next to the carts may result in skipped service or supplementary fees. After collection is complete, residents are expected to bring their containers back onto their property by the end of the day.
Complying with California Organics and Recycling Rules
In accordance with Senate Bill 1383, Baldwin Park residents must actively separate organic materials from their standard household garbage. This statewide mandate means that all food scraps, food-soiled paper, and landscaping debris must go directly into the designated organics or yard waste cart. You should no longer place leftover food in your regular trash bin. Meanwhile, the recycling cart is reserved for clean, loose items like cardboard boxes, paper products, rigid plastics, and glass bottles. Waste Management strictly prohibits construction debris, automotive parts, and household hazardous waste—such as motor oil, wet paint, and cleaning chemicals—from being placed into any curbside bin. Proper sorting at the household level is essential to keep Baldwin Park sustainable and to avoid contamination surcharges.
Scheduling Large Bulky Item Retrievals
Homeowners occasionally need to dispose of oversized household goods that cannot fit inside standard curbside carts. Baldwin Park coordinates with Waste Management to offer bulky item pickups for residents. Acceptable oversized materials include old furniture, mattresses, box springs, washing machines, water heaters, and bundled tree trimmings. E-waste, such as televisions and computers, can also be collected through this program. To arrange a removal, you must call WM customer service at 800-266-7551 in advance of your regular collection day. Please note that items like dirt, cement, asphalt, and hazardous chemicals are explicitly prohibited from bulk collection and require specialized drop-off at a regional hazardous waste facility.
Holiday Interruptions and Missed Collections
The municipal hauling schedule typically shifts during major recognized holidays. If a holiday falls on a regular weekday, collections scheduled for that day and the remainder of the week will be delayed by exactly one day. For example, a Thursday holiday pushes Thursday's route to Friday, and Friday's route to Saturday. Service remains unaffected if the holiday lands on a weekend. In the event that your bins are properly placed by 6:00 a.m. but are not emptied, WM allows residents to report a missed pickup via their My WM online dashboard. Missed service reports must be filed within three days of the original collection date to guarantee a truck will return to your address.
Drop-off Facilities
Washington Blvd. S.A.F.E. Center
2649 E. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Materials Accepted
Randall Street S.A.F.E. Center
11025 Randall Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How early can I put my trash cans out in Baldwin Park?
To comply with city property maintenance codes, waste containers may be placed at the curb for removal no earlier than 24 hours before your collection day. They must be removed from public view immediately following collection.
Does Baldwin Park have a limit on bulky item pickups?
No. Baldwin Park residential customers are granted unlimited free bulky item pickups throughout the year. However, you are limited to 3 cubic yards per pickup, and you must call Waste Management at (800) 266-7551 at least 48 hours in advance to schedule.
Can I throw food scraps in my Gray trash cart?
No. Under the state-mandated SB 1383 guidelines, all organic waste—including meat, dairy, vegetables, coffee grounds, and food-soiled paper—must be disposed of in your Green organics cart to keep it out of the landfill.
What happens if a holiday falls on a Wednesday?
If an observed holiday (like Christmas or the 4th of July) falls on a Wednesday, collections for Monday and Tuesday will occur as normal. However, Wednesday's collection will shift to Thursday, Thursday to Friday, and Friday to Saturday.