Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for La Mirada
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone (collected weekly on the same day as trash)
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone (collected weekly on the same day as trash)
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential waste and recycling services in La Mirada are provided under contract by EDCO. You can view collection maps, request additional green waste carts, or manage your bill directly via EDCO's customer portal.
Billing Cycle
Bi-monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
A 20% senior discount is available through EDCO for head-of-household residents aged 62 and older who meet low-income eligibility requirements.
Gray Bin (Trash)
Place your gray automated cart out by 6:00 a.m. on your service day or the night before. Keep a minimum of 2 feet distance between carts and 3 feet from obstructions.
Accepted Items
- ✓Broken glass
- ✓Ceramics
- ✓Diapers
- ✓Pet waste
- ✓Snack bags
- ✓Vacuum bags
- ✓Rubber or garden hoses
- ✓Wire
Blue Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be placed loosely in the blue cart. Never bag recyclables in plastic bags, as they jam sorting machinery.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Clean mixed paper and newspaper
- ✓Cardboard (flattened)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastic containers marked 1-7
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Ceramics
- ✕Window glass
- ✕Mirrors
- ✕Food-soiled paper
- ✕Wax paper
Yard Waste Bin
Use the green organics cart. Food waste can be wrapped in non-wax paper, but absolutely no plastic bags (including biodegradable/compostable bags) are allowed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Brush and leaves
- ✓Food scraps
- ✓Food-soiled paper
- ✓Halloween pumpkins
- ✓Non-flocked Christmas trees
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Unlimited
Placement
Items are collected on your regular trash day, but you must call EDCO at (562) 597-0608 at least 24 hours prior to pick-up to schedule the service.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Major appliances
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ E-waste (TVs, computers)
- ✓ U-waste (fluorescent tubes, batteries)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (chemicals, paint)
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Automobile parts (tires, motor oil)
There is no additional charge for La Mirada residents utilizing this service.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a holiday falls on a weekday, service for that day and the remainder of the week will be delayed by one day. If the holiday falls on a weekend, there is typically no delay in service.
Yard Waste Exception
Organics and recycling are collected on the exact same delayed schedule as your regular trash.
Even during holiday weeks, please ensure all carts are placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. to guarantee collection.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - JanuaryDuring the post-holiday season, you can recycle unflocked Christmas trees by placing them in or next to your green organics cart. Remove all lights, ornaments, and stands.
Spring
March - MayLook out for La Mirada’s free paper shredding, e-waste collection, and mulch distribution events held periodically by EDCO to help with spring cleaning.
Year-Round
January - DecemberResidents can request a free kitchen caddy from EDCO to conveniently collect food waste indoors before transferring it to the green curbside cart.
Local Tips & Community Info
EDCO Waste Services in La Mirada
Residents of La Mirada rely on EDCO as their exclusive franchise hauler for comprehensive waste, recycling, and organics collection. To ensure uninterrupted curbside service, all designated carts must be positioned at the curb edge by 6:00 a.m. on your specific neighborhood route day. Place the containers with the wheels resting against the curb and leave a minimum of two to three feet of clearance between each bin. This spacing is critical to allow the automated mechanical arms on the EDCO trucks to grasp them without tipping adjacent carts. After the vehicles have completed their route, local ordinances require homeowners to remove their bins from the public right-of-way by the end of the evening.
Navigating the Blue Recycling Bin
Maximizing landfill diversion is a top environmental priority across Los Angeles County. Your blue recycling receptacle is strictly reserved for unbagged, clean materials. Acceptable items include flattened corrugated cardboard, aluminum beverage cans, empty glass jars, and rigid plastic containers. Please do not place flimsy plastic grocery bags, greasy pizza boxes, or tanglers like garden hoses into this cart. Heavily contaminated bins create severe mechanical hazards at the EDCO sorting facility and may result in your barrel being left unemptied with a warning tag attached.
The Green Cart: Organics and Food Scraps
In accordance with California's SB 1383 statewide mandate, La Mirada enforces a strict organics recycling policy. The green waste cart must now be utilized for all yard trimmings, leaves, and household food scraps. Coffee grounds, fruit peels, meat bones, and dairy products should be deposited directly into this bin. By diverting these organic materials away from the standard landfill, the community significantly cuts down on harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Do not use standard plastic trash bags for your organics; you must either leave the items loose or use certified compostable liners.
Disposing of Oversized Bulky Items
Do you have an old mattress, a broken refrigerator, or a dilapidated couch taking up valuable space in your garage? La Mirada residents can take advantage of free bulky item pickups provided directly by EDCO. However, you must contact their customer service center in advance to schedule this specialized retrieval. Placing large furniture on the parkway without prior authorization is considered illegal dumping and can lead to municipal code enforcement citations. Ensure you clearly list all items you plan to set out so the dispatchers can route the appropriate flatbed vehicle to your address.
Safe Handling of Hazardous Materials
Toxic substances such as wet latex paint, motor oil, swimming pool chemicals, and lithium-ion batteries are strictly prohibited from all standard residential carts. These volatile materials pose a massive fire risk to the collection trucks and sanitation workers. To discard household hazardous waste (HHW) legally and safely, La Mirada residents are encouraged to attend Los Angeles County Public Works mobile HHW collection events or utilize designated permanent drop-off centers for electronic waste like old flat-screen televisions and obsolete computers.
Holiday Schedule Adjustments
EDCO observes several major holidays that will inevitably alter your neighborhood's standard pickup routine. Operations are paused on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. If your scheduled collection day falls on or after one of these recognized holidays, your curbside service will be delayed by one full day for the remainder of that week. For example, a Wednesday route will automatically shift to Thursday. Normal hauling schedules instantly resume the following week.
Drop-off Facilities
EDCO Recycling & Transfer Station
2755 California Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755
Materials Accepted
Permanent S.A.F.E. Collection Center
1400 North Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dispose of a broken television or computer in La Mirada?
La Mirada residents can schedule a free curbside E-Waste and U-Waste pickup by calling EDCO at (562) 597-0608 at least 24 hours before their regular weekly service day.
Is there a limit to how many bulky items I can throw away?
No, EDCO provides unlimited bulky item pickups at no extra charge for La Mirada residents, provided you call to schedule the collection at least 24 hours in advance.
Can I get another green or blue cart if one isn't enough?
Yes, single-family residential customers can request up to two additional green organics carts and additional blue recycling carts at no extra cost by contacting EDCO customer service.
Where can I safely drop off household hazardous waste like paint and pesticides?
Residents can utilize the EDCO Recycling & Transfer Station in Signal Hill on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, or visit the Permanent S.A.F.E. Collection Center in San Pedro on weekends.