Finding Your Local Recycling and Trash Collection Schedule

Knowing your community’s recycling and trash pickup schedule is key to proper waste disposal. This article provides tips for finding your local collection schedule and examples from major providers Republic Services and Waste Management.

How to Find Your Collection Schedule

Your recycling and trash schedule depends on where you live. Here are some ways to find your local pickup days:

• Check with your waste provider – Republic Services, Waste Management, and other companies have online lookup tools to find your schedule.

• Visit your city or town website – Many municipal sites list trash/recycling schedules, especially if service is provided by the city.

• Look at your bill – Waste and recycling bills often note your service days.

• Call your waste company – Providers can give your schedule over the phone if you cannot find it online.

• Check your collection calendar – Printed schedules are sometimes mailed out or available online.

• Review municipal mailings – Newsletters, annual calendars, and flyers may have collection schedules.

Once you know your designated days, post the schedule somewhere visible in your home to remember when to take out trash and recycling.

Republic Services Schedule Lookup

Republic Services provides trash and recycling collection for municipalities and homeowners across the United States.

To find your pickup schedule with Republic Services:

• Go to RepublicServices.com.

• Enter your zip code and confirm your address.

• View or download your custom collection calendar.

You can also manage your account, pay bills, and request services through the Republic Services website or mobile app.

Waste Management Schedules

Waste Management is another major waste provider serving millions of residential and business customers in the US and Canada.

To find your trash and recycling collection days with Waste Management:

• Visit WM.com and enter your zip code.

• Select your address to view your scheduled pickup days.

• Choose Trash & Recycling from the menu for residential schedules.

• Navigate to the Service Details section for your calendar.

If your area is not serviced by Waste Management, you can still view general service calendars for cities they operate in by state and province.

Holiday Schedule Changes

Most waste providers observe major holidays by suspending service on that day and sliding collections over for the rest of the week. Check with your hauler for specific holidays they observe.

Republic Services and Waste Management generally observe these six major holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Collection slides one day if the holiday falls on your normal pickup day. Expect delays after major holidays as well.

Get on a Consistent Schedule

Following your neighborhood’s recycling and trash pickup schedule helps collection run smoothly and reduces litter. Contact your city or current waste provider if you need help finding your designated service days. Consistent recycling and trash disposal benefits communities across the United States.