Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Florence-Graham
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone (collected on regular trash day)
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone (collected on regular trash day)
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
As part of the Florence / Firestone Garbage Disposal District, standard residential trash collection services are administered by LA County Public Works and billed directly on your annual property tax statement.
Billing Cycle
Annually (Included in Property Taxes)
Accepted Methods
Property Tax Bill
Pro Tip / Discount
Free physical cart roll-out assistance is available for qualifying elderly or disabled residents upon request.
Black Bin (Trash)
Face carts toward the street with wheels against the curb or gutter. Place them out the night before or by 6:00 a.m. on collection day. Ensure lids are tightly closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Mixed household garbage
- ✓Diapers and sanitary products
- ✓Pet waste and kitty litter
- ✓Styrofoam (polystyrene)
- ✓Treated or painted wood
- ✓Broken ceramics and glassware
- ✓Plastic bags and film
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Do not bag recyclables; place them loosely into the blue cart. Ensure all containers are empty, clean, and dry before disposal.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean, unsoiled paper and cardboard
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (all colors)
- ✓Rigid plastics, milk jugs, and detergent bottles
- ✓Scrap metal (pots, pans, utensils)
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Food waste and liquids
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Hazardous or electronic waste
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, wires)
Yard Waste Bin
Do not use standard plastic bags. All organics must be placed directly into the green cart. Keep the lid closed to prevent pests.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plant matter and yard trimmings
- ✓Tree and shrub branches
- ✓Fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy
- ✓Food scraps and coffee grounds
- ✓100% fiber-based food-soiled paper (like pizza boxes)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Upon request
Placement
You must call Republic Services Customer Care at 800-299-4898 to schedule an appointment. Place items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the morning of your scheduled pickup.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, mattresses, chairs)
- ✓ Major household appliances
- ✓ Electronic waste (TVs, computers, up to 10 items)
- ✓ Up to 60 lbs of construction and demolition debris
- ✓ Up to 10 bags/bundles of excess green waste (under 4 feet)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
- ✕ Liquid paint and motor oil
- ✕ Automotive parts
- ✕ Explosives or medical waste
Standard bulky item, e-waste, and limited construction debris collections are completely free for residents of the Garbage Disposal District.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, all curbside collection services for the remainder of that week will be delayed by one day. For instance, Thursday collections will move to Friday.
Yard Waste Exception
This one-day delay applies to all collection carts, including trash, recycling, and organics.
If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there are no service delays to the regular weekday pickup schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to JanuaryRepublic Services provides a free holiday tree recycling program for three weeks following the Christmas holiday. Place your un-flocked tree at the curb on your regular trash day, ensuring all ornaments, stands, and tinsel are removed.
Spring
April to MayWatch your mail for announcements regarding the LA County Annual Clean-up Campaign in the Florence/Firestone GDD. During designated Saturdays, you can place unlimited bulky items and bagged excess trash at the curb for free removal.
Local Tips & Community Info
Florence-Graham Residential Trash & Recycling Overview
In the unincorporated community of Florence-Graham, residential waste management is administered by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works through the Florence/Firestone/Willowbrook Garbage Disposal District. Republic Services acts as the primary franchise hauler, providing fully automated weekly collection for standard household garbage, mixed recyclables, and green waste. Because the neighborhood falls under the county's Garbage Disposal District (GDD) program, single-family homes and qualifying multifamily units are automatically enrolled to receive a set of three 96-gallon color-coded carts. This structured approach helps divert reusable materials away from local landfills while ensuring that streetscapes in Florence-Graham remain clean and sanitary.
Weekly Bin Placement and Collection Guidelines
To ensure efficient automated service, residents must follow specific bin placement rules set by LA County. Carts should be rolled out to the curb either the night before your scheduled collection day or no later than 6:00 a.m. on the morning of pickup. Position your containers so that they face the street, with the wheels resting firmly against the curb or gutter. You must leave at least two feet of clearance between each cart and five feet of space away from parked vehicles, mailboxes, or utility poles. All lids need to be securely closed to prevent litter from blowing into the street; overfilled bins with materials sticking out may not be serviced. According to county ordinances, empty carts must be removed from the curb by 8:00 p.m. on your collection day.
Proper Recycling and Organics Sorting
California's strict environmental regulations, including the SB 1383 organic waste reduction mandate, require all Florence-Graham households to sort their waste correctly. Your recycling cart is strictly for clean, dry materials such as flattened cardboard boxes, paper, glass bottles, aluminum cans, and rigid plastic food containers. You must rinse out food residue before tossing these items in. The green waste or organics cart is designated for yard trimmings, grass clippings, leaves, and food scraps. Bagging organic waste in standard plastic bags is prohibited as it contaminates the composting process. Any hazardous materials—including batteries, motor oil, and hot ashes—are strictly banned from all curbside carts and must be taken to an LA County S.A.F.E. Collection Center.
Free Bulky Item and E-Waste Pickup
Florence-Graham residents do not have to resort to illegal dumping when disposing of oversized household goods. Republic Services provides a complimentary bulky item pickup program for all properties within the GDD. You can request free removal of large furniture, mattresses, broken appliances, water heaters, and electronic waste like old televisions or computers. They even accept up to 60 pounds of do-it-yourself construction and demolition debris generated on-site. To utilize this convenient service, you must contact Republic Services in advance to schedule the collection. Items should never be abandoned on the sidewalk without a confirmed pickup date.
Holiday Schedule Delays and Tree Recycling
During major national holidays, your standard trash collection may be pushed back by one day. If a recognized holiday like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day falls on a weekday, service for the remainder of the week shifts to the following day, with Friday pickups occurring on Saturday. Additionally, the county offers a special post-holiday tree recycling program. During the three weeks following the December holidays, residents can simply place bare, un-flocked trees (free of ornaments, tinsel, and metal stands) at the curb on their normal trash day for free processing into mulch.
Missed Pickup Guidance and Local Support
If your bins were placed at the curb on time but were bypassed during the regular route, resolving the issue is straightforward. Residents can report a missed pickup, request replacement for a damaged cart, or inquire about collection maps by calling the Republic Services Customer Care Center at 1-800-299-4898. Their support team operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For broader environmental concerns, questions about the Garbage Disposal District, or to report illegal dumping in your neighborhood, you can also reach out to LA County Public Works at 1-888-CLEAN-LA.
Drop-off Facilities
Puente Hills Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)
13130 Crossroads Pkwy S, City of Industry, CA 91746
Materials Accepted
S.A.F.E. Center - Washington Boulevard (City of LA facility, check for county resident access)
2649 E. Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides trash service for Florence-Graham?
Florence-Graham is located in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County and is part of the Florence / Firestone / Willowbrook Garbage Disposal District. The County contracts with Republic Services (Consolidated Disposal Services) to handle all residential and commercial waste collection.
How do I schedule a pickup for a broken refrigerator or mattress?
You can schedule a free bulky item pickup by calling Republic Services Customer Care at 800-299-4898. They accept furniture, appliances, e-waste, and even up to 60 pounds of construction debris at no extra charge.
Can I throw food waste into the green cart?
Yes. Due to California's SB 1383 mandate, all residents are required to place food scraps (including meat, dairy, and bones) as well as food-soiled paper into their green organics cart along with standard yard trimmings.
What should I do if my collection was missed?
If your carts were on the curb by 6:00 a.m. with proper clearance and were still missed, you should contact Republic Services directly at 800-299-4898. If the issue is not resolved, you can escalate the complaint to the LA County Public Works hotline at 888-CLEAN-LA.