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The Department of Sanitation directs all activities related to garbage collection, disposal, recycling, and street cleaning, including registration of new garbage and recycling cans. It is also responsible for ensuring compliance of local, state, and federal regulations for solid waste collection and disposal for the City of New Orleans.
Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm
Field Operations Monday–Saturday 6:00am–2:00pm
To report illegal dumping or collection issues call 311
February 25, 2025 | From City of New Orleans
Due to parade delays, Recycle Dat! is rescheduling its Special Access Event and Sorting Demo at Recycle World to Wednesday, Feb. 26. from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 2 from 1 – 3 p.m. This interactive mega-recycling station offers an exclusive look at how Mardi Gras waste—beads, cans, and glass—is being sorted and diverted from landfills in real time.
The City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation reminds residents and businesses at eligible properties serviced by the City of the solid waste and recyclable materials collection schedule for Tuesday, March 4 (Mardi Gras Day).
November 26, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation today provides a schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday for residents and businesses at eligible properties serviced by the City for solid waste and recyclable materials collection.
September 10, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
The City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation today announced that trash and recycling colections have been cancelled for Wednesday, Sept. 11 due to the forecasted impacts of Tropical Storm Francine.
September 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans
Mayor LaToya Cantrell today was joined by members of the New Orleans City Council, New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) Director Collin Arnold, other emergency preparedness agencies and tourism industry leaders to update residents on the developments and preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Francine.
On Saturday, Sept. 14, the City of New Orleans’ Department of Sanitation will host a paper shredding event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City’s Recycling Drop-Off Center, located at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave. Given the high demand for Shred Day events, it is recommended that residents arrive early to take advantage of shredding services before capacity has been exhausted.
Last updated: 9/16/2024 10:48:40 AM
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