Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Bell
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 and recycling services are contracted through Consolidated Disposal Service (Republic Services). For billing inquiries or additional carts, contact customer service at (800) 299-4898.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Black Bin (Trash)
All household garbage should be secured in bags before placement to avoid scattering. The lid of the black cart must be fully shut.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged pet waste and kitty litter
- ✓Polystyrene and Styrofoam packaging blocks
- ✓Disposable diapers and sanitary napkins
- ✓Single-use plastic wrap and grocery bags
- ✓Mylar snack wrappers and chip bags
- ✓Broken household ceramics and drinking glasses
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables; place them completely loose, empty, clean, and dry inside the blue recycling cart.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean, flat-packed cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Dry office paper, newspapers, magazines, and junk mail
- ✓Aluminum beverage cans and tin or steel food cans
- ✓Empty glass bottles and jars
- ✓Rigid plastic containers marked #1 through #7
Do NOT Include
- ✕Loose plastic bags and stretch film wrap
- ✕Styrofoam plates, cups, or containers
- ✕Garden hoses, extension cords, or ropes
- ✕Liquid container residue or food scraps
- ✕Batteries and electronic devices
Yard Waste Bin
Keep organic materials loose in the cart. Do not place plastic bags, animal feces, construction debris, dirt, rock, or palm fronds inside.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings, tree leaves, weeds, and garden trimmings
- ✓Small tree branches and prunings (under 4 ft long and 6 in wide)
- ✓Raw or cooked food scraps (meat, bones, dairy, fruit, bread, pasta)
- ✓Food-soiled paper towels, napkins, paper plates, and pizza boxes
- ✓Small untreated, unpainted wood scraps
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Up to 12 free bulky pickups per calendar year (5 items maximum per pickup)
Placement
Place accepted bulk items curbside by 6:00 AM on your designated collection date, clear of parked cars and overhead utilities.
Accepted
- ✓ Large home appliances (washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators - doors removed)
- ✓ Furniture (mattresses, box springs, sofas, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Tied carpet and tied tree branches
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, computer monitors, electronics)
- ✓ Passenger tires (maximum of 2 per pickup)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (liquid paints, chemicals, vehicle batteries)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Automotive parts and car bodies
- ✕ Loose household solid waste
The 12 annual monthly-scheduled pickups are free of charge. Pickups exceeding the limit of 5 items per pickup or on-demand off-schedule collections must be booked through customer service for a fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Following any observed weekday holiday, curbside collection service will be delayed by exactly one day for the remainder of that holiday week.
Yard Waste Exception
Organic waste and recycling collections align perfectly with the holiday delay trash schedule.
If an observed holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, collections will proceed as scheduled on normal weekdays with no delay.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Autumn Leaf Sweeping Precautions
October - DecemberHeavy leaf drop in late fall should be placed directly inside your green organics cart. Residents are strictly prohibited from sweeping or blowing leaves into street gutters, as doing so blocks storm drains and municipal sweepers, potentially leading to road flooding.
Summer Heat & Organics Odor Care
June - SeptemberHigh summer temperatures in LA County can create odors in organics bins containing raw food scraps. Layering wet kitchen waste between dry yard clippings and keeping the cart lid tightly closed will prevent pest breeding and foul smells.
Post-Holiday Christmas Tree Collection
JanuaryNatural Christmas trees are collected curbside for organic recycling during the first three weeks of January. Residents must remove all tinsel, metal stands, lights, and ornaments before placing the tree adjacent to their green bin.
Local Tips & Community Info
Bell's Standard Curbside Receptacles
Consolidated Disposal Service (CDS), operating as a division of Republic Services, manages all residential refuse collection across the City of Bell. Standard single-family homes are issued a specific cart trio to sort daily waste: a massive 96-gallon black bin for traditional garbage, a 64-gallon blue bin for mixed recyclables, and a 64-gallon green bin for yard trimmings and organic matter. Collection operations run strictly on Fridays for residential zones. To ensure a seamless pickup, place your containers in the street gutter by 6:00 a.m. with the wheels resting directly against the curb.
Securing Extra Organics and Recycling Bins
California's aggressive waste reduction laws dictate that households must throw less into the landfill and divert more into compost and recycling streams. If your standard 64-gallon blue or green carts fill up too quickly, Bell residents possess a distinct financial advantage: you can call CDS at 800-299-4898 to request additional recycling and organics carts at zero extra cost. However, requesting a second black garbage cart will incur a recurring monthly fee, intentionally designed by the city to incentivize aggressive at-home sorting practices.
Mandatory Organic Waste Segregation
Complying with Senate Bill 1383 requires everyone to rethink how they scrape their dinner plates. Your green container is strictly reserved for compost-friendly materials, including lawn clippings, small tree branches (under four feet in length), and all kitchen food scraps. You must actively avoid contaminating this bin with hazardous wood, non-compostable paper coated in wax or plastic, and animal waste. Heavily soiled or incorrect materials will result in non-collection notices and potential municipal fines.
Tackling Oversized Furniture and Bulky Debris
Leaving old mattresses or broken couches on the sidewalk without a disposal plan constitutes illegal dumping. Instead, Bell residents should utilize the franchised hauler's bulky item program. You can contact CDS ahead of your regular Friday service to schedule a dedicated pickup for major appliances and large furniture. Furthermore, if you spot abandoned junk blighting a neighborhood street, the municipality encourages utilizing the official City of Bell mobile app (available on Apple and Android marketplaces) to instantly report the nuisance to the public works division.
Holiday Scheduling and Seasonal Services
Throughout the calendar year, CDS observes a handful of primary holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. When a recognized holiday disrupts the normal workweek, Bell's Friday collection route is automatically pushed back to Saturday. Additionally, the city sponsors a specialized four-week Christmas tree recycling program starting the day after the holiday, allowing households to effortlessly dispose of natural evergreens right at the curb at no extra charge.
Drop-off Facilities
Washington Boulevard S.A.F.E. Collection Center
2649 E. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90021
Materials Accepted
Downey Best Buy E-Waste Drop-Off
12118 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90242
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request a replacement for a broken trash cart in Bell?
You can reach out directly to Consolidated Disposal Service at 800-299-4898. They will dispatch a maintenance crew to fix or entirely replace the damaged container at your residence.
Are there charges for additional recycling or green waste carts?
No, Bell residents are entitled to request extra blue recycling and green organics carts at absolutely no cost, though a premium fee applies if you need a second black garbage cart.
How does the city handle Christmas tree disposal?
A special four-week green tree collection period begins immediately after Christmas. Trees are picked up at no additional cost alongside your regular Friday trash, provided all decorations, tinsel, and metal stands are removed.