Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lynwood
Trash Day
Varies by neighborhood zone
Recycling
Varies by neighborhood zone
Yard Waste
Varies by neighborhood zone
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Solid waste and recycling collection in Lynwood is handled and billed directly through Waste Management (WM). Single-family households can also schedule free bulky item pickups (up to 5 items per request) by contacting WM at least 48 hours in advance.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
A senior discount is available for eligible single-family residential heads of household by submitting the Lynwood Senior Discount Application along with proof of age and Social Security benefits.
Gray with Black Lid Bin (Trash)
All trash must be securely bagged before being placed in the cart. Do not overfill the container; the lid must close tightly. Place at the curb by 7:00 a.m. with 3 feet of clearance.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household trash
- ✓Chip bags and candy wrappers
- ✓Plastic bags and plastic film
- ✓Textiles (if not donatable)
- ✓Styrofoam
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and mixed materials
Blue Bin (Recycling)
Place all recyclables loosely directly into your recycling cart. Do not bag your recycling materials. Lightly rinse food residue from containers.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastic bottles and containers
- ✓Food and beverage cans
- ✓Glass bottles and containers
- ✓Clean paper
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paperboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Yard waste
- ✕Batteries and electronics
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Tires
- ✕Paint
Yard Waste Bin
Do not mix with hazardous waste, regular trash, or recyclables. Keep the lid tightly closed to prevent pests and odors.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Tree branches and weeds
- ✓Food scraps (meat, fish, poultry, dairy)
- ✓Produce, bread, pasta, rice, and grains
- ✓Coffee filters and tea bags
- ✓Food-soiled paper
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Upon request
Placement
Do not place items on the curb until your scheduled pickup date has been officially confirmed by WM Customer Service.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (chairs, sofas)
- ✓ Bagged mattresses
- ✓ Major appliances (dishwashers, microwaves)
- ✓ E-waste (TVs, computers, monitors)
- ✓ Tree branches and scrap wood
Not Accepted
- ✕ Loose trash or bagged garbage
- ✕ Household hazardous waste (HHW)
- ✕ Spas and camper shells
- ✕ Pianos
- ✕ Items requiring more than two persons to safely handle
The initial collection of up to five items is free. Any additional bulky items beyond the limit will incur an extra charge.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, all collections for the remainder of that week will be delayed by one day. For instance, Thursday service moves to Friday.
Yard Waste Exception
This one-day delay applies uniformly to all solid waste streams: trash, recycling, and organics.
If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no disruption to the regular weekday pickup schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to JanuaryHoliday tree collection begins on December 26 and continues for three weeks at no charge. Remove all stands, ornaments, and tinsel. Trees exceeding 6 feet in height must be cut in half before being placed next to your carts.
Spring and Fall
April and OctoberTake advantage of Lynwood's bi-annual City-Wide Cleanup Events. Dates are officially announced on the WM Lynwood portal, allowing residents to drop off excess yard waste and large household goods.
Local Tips & Community Info
Navigating Lynwood’s Refuse and Recycling Services
As of May 2026, the City of Lynwood officially partnered with WM (Waste Management) to handle all residential garbage, recycling, and organic waste collection. This transition was designed to streamline local sanitation operations and help the city meet stringent state environmental regulations. Every single-family household is equipped with a comprehensive three-cart system, typically consisting of 64-gallon or 96-gallon containers. Ensuring that you are familiar with your specific weekly collection day and the updated WM guidelines is essential for keeping Lynwood’s neighborhoods clean and avoiding unnecessary overflow charges.
Morning Placement Guidelines for Automated Carts
To ensure a smooth pickup process, residents must roll their designated carts out to the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on their scheduled service morning. When positioning your containers, it is critical to leave a minimum gap of three feet between each cart and keep them far away from parked vehicles, street lights, and mailboxes. The wheels and handles should face your property so the automated mechanical arms can grip them easily. After the WM trucks have emptied the bins, make sure to pull them back onto your property to keep the sidewalks clear for pedestrians.
Conquering the Three-Cart Sorting Rules
In accordance with California's SB 1383 mandate, Lynwood households must actively separate their organic materials from general landfill trash. The gray cart with the black lid is exclusively for standard bagged household garbage, chip wrappers, and lightly used textiles. The organics container is designated for yard debris, food scraps, and food-soiled paper products. Meanwhile, your recycling bin should be filled with loose, clean cardboard, plastic bottles, and metal cans. Contaminating the recycling or organics carts with regular garbage or hazardous materials can result in the bins being left on the curb unemptied.
Disposing of Bulky Goods and Electronic Waste
Getting rid of heavy appliances, mattresses, or electronic waste requires special handling. Lynwood residential customers are permitted to request free curbside bulky item collections, allowing up to five large items per scheduled pickup. To utilize this convenient service, you must contact WM customer service at least 48 hours before your regular trash day. Additionally, the city hosts biannual community cleanup events during the spring and fall, providing residents with an excellent opportunity to safely discard excess yard waste, unwanted furniture, and broken electronics without paying extra dumping fees.
Holiday Schedule Adjustments and Special Assistance
During six major annual holidays—New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day—collection services are temporarily paused. If your normal pickup day falls on or after one of these weekday holidays, expect your service to be pushed back by one day for the remainder of that week. Weekends do not trigger a delay. Furthermore, WM offers a complimentary walk-out service for qualified residents with disabilities who are unable to physically move their carts to the street.
Drop-off Facilities
Los Angeles County EDCO HHW Collection Facility
2755 California Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current residential waste hauler for the City of Lynwood?
As of May 2026, Waste Management (WM) acquired Waste Resources and serves as the exclusive franchised waste and recycling hauler for Lynwood.
How do I schedule a bulky item pickup in Lynwood?
Residents are eligible for free bulky item pickups (up to 5 items per request). You can schedule a collection by calling WM Customer Service at (310) 366-7600 at least 48 hours before your regular pickup day.
Can I throw food waste in my regular trash bin?
No. To comply with California's SB 1383 mandate, all food scraps, meat, dairy, and food-soiled paper must be deposited into your organics cart along with your yard debris.
Where can I dispose of old paint, household cleaners, and batteries?
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is completely prohibited from curbside carts. Residents must take these materials to an official Los Angeles County HHW collection event, such as the bi-monthly drop-off in nearby Signal Hill.