For garbage collection, disposal, recycling, and street cleaning

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.

Department of Sanitation

1300 Perdido Street 1W30 New Orleans, LA 70112

Monday–Friday
8:00am–5:00pm

Field Operations 
Monday–Saturday
6:00am–2:00pm

To report illegal dumping or collection issues call 311

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November 26, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Provides Update on Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection for Thanksgiving Holiday

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.

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September 10, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Trash and Recycling Collections Canceled for Wednesday, Sept. 11

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.

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September 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Preparations Ahead of Tropical Storm Francine

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.  

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September 9, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans to Provide Free Paper Shredding During Recycling Drop-Off Event, Saturday, Sept. 14

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.

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June 3, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans to Host Free Paper Shredding During Recycling Drop-Off Event on Saturday, June 8

The City of New Orleans today announced that the Department of Sanitation will host a paper shredding event on Saturday, June 8 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.

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April 24, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Paint Reclamation Project by the City of New Orleans and the Green Project Begins Tuesday, April 30

For the seventh year, the City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation is partnering with The Green Project on a Paint Reclamation Project. From Tuesday, April 30 through Saturday, May 4, residents will be able to pick up reusable paint processed from the City’s Annual Household Hazardous Waste Materials Collection Day that was held on April 20. Orleans Parish residents dropped off a significant amount of paint at the event, which welcomed more than 700 vehicles. 

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