Trash and Recycling Collection in Shreveport, Louisiana

Shreveport is the third largest city in Louisiana with a population of around 200,000 residents. The City of Shreveport provides trash and recycling collection services to residents through the Department of Public Works. Here is an overview of trash and recycling schedules, holidays, fees, and other key details for Shreveport.

Collection Schedule

• Trash collection in Shreveport is once per week on a set schedule depending on your location. Recycling was previously collected weekly but is currently suspended.

• Curbside trash must be placed in city provided wheeled carts by 7AM on your collection day. Carts must be removed from the curb by 10PM the same day.

• The city provides two cart sizes: 96-gallon and 64-gallon. Each residence is allowed up to two city issued carts. You can request an additional cart for a one-time $50 lease fee.

• Yard waste like grass clippings and leaves must be placed in city approved bags and stacked neatly next to carts on collection day. Bags cannot exceed 35 gallons or 50 pounds.

• Up to 4 bulky items like furniture can be collected per request on a future collection day. Place items curbside when requesting pickup.

• Backdoor collection is available for disabled residents living alone with a doctor’s note. Carts must be visible from the street.

Holiday Schedule

Trash collection is suspended on major holidays observed by the City of Shreveport:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Jr Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

Schedules shift after a holiday. Changes are posted on the Public Works Calendar.

Fees

As of June 1, 2019, a $7 monthly sanitation fee is charged on Shreveport water bills under “Garbage Fee” to support trash collection.

Additional city issued trash carts require a one-time $50 lease fee.

The fee for backdoor collection is waived for disabled residents.

Carts and Damage

Residents must use city issued wheeled carts for trash. Call 318-673-6300 to request a replacement cart if yours is damaged. Common repairs include:

• Broken lid
• Cracked body
• Faulty wheels
• Broken lifter bar

Repair and replacement of damaged carts is free.

Commercial Trash Collection

Small Shreveport businesses can get city trash collection with eligibility restrictions:

• Complete a Commercial Trash Application

• Limited to 1 or 2 96-gallon carts provided by the city

• Extra carts require a $50 one-time lease fee

• Trash must fit inside carts—no extra bags or boxes outside

Key Contacts

For questions and requests related to Shreveport trash collection, contact:

Shreveport Public Works

• Phone: 318-673-6300

• Email: [email protected]

• Address: 1731 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103

Woolworth Road Regional Solid Waste Facility

• Phone: 318-925-3500

• Address: 6325 Woolworth Rd, Shreveport, LA 71129

Check the City of Shreveport website or Public Works page for up-to-date information on trash and recycling schedules, holidays, fees, and contacts. Sign up for email and text alerts through the city’s Notify Me feature to get updates on any schedule changes due to weather or other factors.