Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Westmont
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood street zone.
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day (and no earlier than 5:00 PM the evening before).
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
As an unincorporated Los Angeles County community within the Garbage Disposal District, residential trash collection fees are automatically assessed once per year directly on your annual property tax bill.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
County Property Tax Bill
Black Bin (Trash)
All residential refuse components must fit loose within the black cart with the lid completely flat. Overloaded bins or loose trash bags placed next to automated containers will require an extra return-trip collection fee.
Accepted Items
- ✓Unrecyclable snack wraps and multi-layer packaging film
- ✓Diapers, sanitary products, and bagged personal hygiene items
- ✓Bagged pet waste and soiled animal litter
- ✓Broken window pane glass shards, mirrors, and home ceramics
- ✓Waxed cardboard pieces and single-use plastic utensils
Blue Bin (Recycling)
All dry recyclables must be placed into the blue container loose, empty, dry, and entirely unbagged. Enclosing clean materials inside plastic grocery sacks causes the whole bag to be rejected at the sorting station.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean aluminum beverage cans and steel soup tins
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (all colors, rinsed empty)
- ✓Rigid plastic containers and detergent jugs labeled #1-#7
- ✓Flattened dry cardboard boxes and clean paperboard packaging
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, flyers, junk mail, and office documents
Do NOT Include
- ✕Loose plastic grocery sacks or stretch wraps
- ✕Polystyrene (Styrofoam) foam blocks or packing peanuts
- ✕Food-contaminated pizza boxes or greasy wax liners
- ✕Electronic waste parts or household consumer batteries
- ✕Textiles, clothes, towels, or old household carpets
Yard Waste Bin
Organics and food scrap remnants must be mixed loose directly in the green cart. Do not bundle yard waste with wire or synthetic ropes, and avoid traditional plastic bags, as they damage processing compost machinery.
Accepted Items
- ✓Fresh lawn clippings, grass thatch, and garden weeds
- ✓Dry garden leaves, shrub prunings, and flowers
- ✓Tree limbs under 4 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length
- ✓Household food scraps, fruit peelings, and vegetable cores
- ✓Meat leftovers, bones, dairy scraps, and bread crusts
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Unlimited Upon Request
Placement
Oversized bulk items must be positioned neatly at the street curb or gutter edge by 6:00 AM on your confirmed appointment date. Ensure items do not block active roadway traffic or pedestrian walkways.
Accepted
- ✓ Large home furniture (sofas, mattresses, tables, recliners)
- ✓ Major household appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers)
- ✓ Consumer electronics (television sets, computers, monitors)
- ✓ Up to 60 pounds of construction and demolition debris generated onsite
Not Accepted
- ✕ Liquid chemicals, automotive fluids, and fuel tanks
- ✕ Commercial-generated waste or hazardous materials
- ✕ Automotive passenger tires
- ✕ Any individual loose debris exceeding standard safety limits
Bulky item extraction is fully covered under the GDD property tax fee structure, meaning there are no hidden or add-on costs for standard quantities of household items.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a major observed calendar holiday occurs on a scheduled weekday, the collection route for that holiday and all remaining pickup days for the rest of that week will be delayed by exactly one business day. Regular Friday neighborhood routes are completed on Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Green organic waste and recycling collection schedules follow the identical one-day delay structure implemented for regular trash during holiday service shifts.
If an official calendar holiday falls naturally on a Saturday or Sunday, standard Monday through Friday residential collection loops continue completely unaffected without any service delays.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer Organic Odor Suppression
June to SeptemberHigh Southern California summer temperatures accelerate biological decomposition in green carts, generating odors. To control flies and pest development, store your organic bin in a shaded spot, sprinkle baking soda inside, and keep the lid sealed tight.
Annual Garbage Disposal District Cleanup Campaign
April to MayDuring designated Saturdays in the spring or summer months, Republic Services hosts an Annual Clean-up Campaign throughout the district. Residents can discard an unlimited number of extra household waste and bulk items curbside for free collection.
Post-Holiday Tree Mulching
December to JanuaryNatural holiday trees are collected curbside during a 3-week period following December 25. Residents must strip away all tinsel, metallic stands, lights, and ornaments. Please place your tree at the curb on your regular trash day for free collection.
Local Tips & Community Info
Curbside Waste Collection & Cart Protocols in Westmont
Since Westmont is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, local solid waste and recycling collection is managed under the LA County Garbage Disposal District (GDD) program. Currently, Republic Services is the designated waste hauler for the neighborhood. To guarantee a successful morning pickup, residents must roll their bins to the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on their scheduled service day. Make sure the cart wheels are touching the gutter and facing the street. Haulers require a minimum of two feet of clearance between each container and at least five feet of distance from parked vehicles or street poles. Lids must be completely shut, as overflowing trash will not be serviced and could lead to extra fees.
Proper Sorting for Recycling and Organic Materials
Statewide mandates across California have changed how we handle our daily refuse, meaning Westmont households must carefully sort their waste into the correct colored containers. The blue recycling cart is meant solely for clean cardboard, paper products, glass bottles, and unsoiled plastic containers. It is critical not to bag your recyclables; leave them loose in the bin. Meanwhile, the green organics cart is where you should deposit all yard trimmings, grass clippings, and kitchen food scraps. Keeping contamination out of the blue and green bins is essential, as mixing regular garbage with recyclables or organics can force an entire truck to be diverted to the local landfill.
Scheduling Large Bulk Pickups and Cleanups
When you are dealing with broken furniture, old mattresses, or heavy appliances that exceed the capacity of your standard trash carts, do not abandon them on the sidewalk. Through the LA County GDD contract, Republic Services offers Westmont residents the ability to schedule curbside bulk item pickups throughout the year. You must contact their customer care center at 800-299-4898 prior to your regular collection day to alert the drivers. Furthermore, Republic Services periodically hosts annual neighborhood cleanup events during the spring and summer, giving community members a chance to discard unlimited amounts of excess household waste and limited construction debris.
Navigating Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Disposal
Everyday items like motor oil, old paint cans, harsh cleaning chemicals, and dead batteries pose a severe threat to the environment if tossed into normal trash cans. Residents of Westmont cannot place any hazardous items inside their curbside bins. Instead, Los Angeles County provides access to permanent S.A.F.E. (Solvents, Automotive, Flammables, Electronics) Collection Centers, as well as periodic mobile HHW collection events. Transporting these dangerous materials safely in your vehicle trunk to a designated county drop-off site ensures they are neutralized and disposed of without contaminating the local soil or water supply.
Handling Missed Services and Holiday Delays
If you notice that your street was serviced but your specific bins were skipped, do not wait to take action. Sometimes carts are missed if they were blocked by a car or placed out too late. You can easily report a missed pickup directly to Republic Services by calling their support line or submitting an email request. Typically, a truck will return within one business day to grab the uncollected refuse. Also, be mindful of the calendar; major national holidays will push the neighborhood's collection schedule back by one day, returning to the normal routine the following Monday.
Drop-off Facilities
Republic Services Los Angeles County GDD Base
12949 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Materials Accepted
Los Angeles County HHW / Electronic Waste Mobile Events
Varies (Rotates through regional locations like South LA hubs)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides trash collection for Westmont, CA?
Waste collection in the unincorporated area of Westmont is overseen by the LA County Garbage Disposal District, with services currently contracted to Republic Services.
What should I do if my trash cart is damaged or stolen?
You can request a replacement or repair for a damaged cart by contacting Republic Services customer care at 800-299-4898.
Are there any extra charges for overfilled trash bins?
Yes, if your containers are overflowing or if you leave unbagged waste next to your carts, the hauler considers it extra waste and may apply an additional fee unless a bulk pickup was scheduled.