Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Inglewood
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Same day as trash pickup (weekly)
Yard Waste
Same day as trash pickup (weekly)
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste and organics collection is contracted through Republic Services. Contact Inglewood Customer Service or Republic Services to confirm service details and schedule bulky item pickups.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
Senior citizens (age 65+) and residents with qualifying disabilities may be eligible for a 10% discount on residential collection services.
Black Bin (Trash)
Use the black cart for all household waste that cannot be recycled or composted. Place the cart at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day and ensure the lid is fully closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Diapers and sanitary napkins
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓Plastic bags and film plastic
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and wrappers
- ✓Broken ceramics and heavily soiled materials
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Keep recyclables loose, clean, and dry inside the blue cart. Never bundle your recyclables inside a plastic garbage bag, as the film jams the recycling sorting machinery.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and steel/tin cans
- ✓Corrugated cardboard and boxes
- ✓Clean mixed paper, junk mail, and newspapers
- ✓Magazines, catalogs, and phone books
- ✓Rigid plastic containers and detergent bottles
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags or film wrap
- ✕Food waste or liquids
- ✕Tanglers (cords, wires, hoses)
- ✕Hazardous materials
- ✕Electronic waste
Yard Waste Bin
All organics must be placed in the green cart. Do not use plastic bags or petroleum-based liners. Tree limbs and brush must fit inside the cart with the lid closed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Food scraps (fruit, vegetables, meat, bones, dairy)
- ✓Food-soiled paper (pizza boxes, napkins, paper plates)
- ✓Garden and yard trimmings
- ✓Leaves, weeds, and grass clippings
- ✓Small wood scraps and tree limbs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Unlimited pickups per year
Placement
Once scheduled, place approved bulky items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. Items must be kept clear of sidewalks and your automated carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household appliances
- ✓ Electronic waste (E-waste)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (chemicals, paint, oil)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Items requiring more than two people to lift
- ✕ Dirt, concrete, and heavy rock
This service is completely free for eligible residential customers. Note that on-call bulky item pickups will NOT be scheduled during the twice-a-year Operation Clean Sweep periods.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If your collection day falls on or after an observed holiday during the week, your trash, recycling, and organics pickup will be delayed by exactly one day for the remainder of that week.
Yard Waste Exception
The green organics cart follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as the standard trash and recycling carts.
On all other holidays not listed (e.g., Presidents' Day or Veterans Day), refuse will be collected on your normal scheduled day without interruption.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter (Post-Holiday)
Late December through JanuaryRepublic Services collects bare Holiday Trees placed on the curb by residents on their regular trash collection days, starting the day after Christmas until the end of January. Tinsel, ornaments, and flocking must be removed.
Spring & Fall
May and OctoberDuring Operation Clean Sweep in May and October, residents can place bulky items at the curb on specified Saturdays without calling ahead to schedule. (Check the city website for your neighborhood's exact weekend).
Local Tips & Community Info
Republic Services and Inglewood's Waste Franchise
Waste management within the City of Inglewood is operated through an exclusive franchise agreement with Consolidated Disposal Service, a subsidiary of the Republic Services network. This unified partnership provides residential properties with a dependable weekly pickup cadence, utilizing an automated three-container model to streamline household sorting. Staying attuned to your neighborhood's specific routing schedule is essential for keeping Inglewood streets visually appealing and free of unwanted debris.
Curbside Deadlines and Spatial Requirements
On your designated collection day, it is imperative to roll your carts out to the parkway or curb no later than 6:00 a.m. Because Republic Services operates modern trucks equipped with mechanical lifting arms, adequate spacing is mandatory. Leave at least two to three feet of clearance between the black, blue, and green bins, and ensure they are placed far away from parked vehicles and low-hanging tree branches. All empty receptacles must be removed from the public right-of-way by the evening to maintain municipal code compliance.
SB 1383 Compliance for Organic Materials
To remain compliant with California's sweeping SB 1383 climate legislation, Inglewood mandates that all residential households separate their organic waste. Your green cart acts as the sole destination for yard trimmings, grass clippings, and all kitchen food scraps. Residents must place items like meat bones, dairy products, eggshells, and food-soiled paper products directly into the organics bin. Keeping these items out of the regional landfill significantly reduces the generation of harmful greenhouse gases.
Proper Commingled Recycling Practices
When utilizing your blue recycling cart, remember that materials must be commingled but remain completely unbagged. Approved recyclables include clean aluminum cans, glass bottles, flattened corrugated cardboard, and rigid plastic containers. Do not place your recyclables inside plastic grocery bags, as the flexible plastic wraps around the heavy machinery at the material recovery facility, causing operational shutdowns. Any heavily contaminated items, such as greasy pizza boxes, should be directed to the organics or refuse bins as appropriate.
Scheduling Bulky Waste Removals
Residents looking to discard heavy household items like couches, old mattresses, or refrigerators can utilize the residential bulky item program instead of paying expensive landfill fees. Inglewood homeowners must contact Republic Services directly to request a special oversized load pickup well in advance of their normal collection day. Unscheduled heavy items left abandoned on the sidewalk will not be lifted by standard routing vehicles and could lead to neighborhood blight citations from city code enforcement.
National Holiday Routing Disruptions
The regular routing cadence is only interrupted for six major national holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Should your standard trash day fall on one of these recognized holidays, or on any subsequent weekday during that same week, your service will be delayed by exactly 24 hours. Normal Monday through Friday scheduling effortlessly resumes at the start of the following week.
Drop-off Facilities
S.A.F.E. Collection Center - S.A.F.E. SAFE Center (Los Angeles County)
Hyperion Treatment Plant, 7660 West Imperial Highway, Gate B, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I throw away large furniture or a mattress in Inglewood?
Inglewood offers an incredible perk: unlimited free bulky item pickups for residential customers. Simply call Republic Services at (800) 299-4898 by noon the day before your regular trash day to schedule a pickup. You can also utilize the 'Operation Clean Sweep' curbside program held every May and October.
Can I throw food waste in my regular trash cart?
No. Under California's SB 1383 mandate, all Inglewood residents must separate organic waste. Food scraps—including meat, dairy, bones, and vegetables—as well as food-soiled paper must be placed in the green organics cart along with your yard waste.
How do I dispose of old paint and chemicals?
Hazardous materials cannot go in your curbside bins. Republic Services offers a free Door-to-Door Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection program. Just call them to schedule a pickup. Alternatively, you can drop off items at a regional L.A. County S.A.F.E. Center on weekends.
Does Inglewood delay trash pickup for every holiday?
No. Inglewood observes seven major holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If a holiday falls on a weekday, service is delayed by one day. Other holidays do not affect the schedule.