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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December 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces New Year's Day Holiday Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

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 Thursday, January 1 (New Year's Day).

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December 17, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Christmas Holiday Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

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 Thursday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day).

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November 24, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

ORLEANS PARISH DROP-OFF LOCATION AVAILABLE FOR THANKSGIVING COOKING OIL DISPOSAL

The City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation, in partnership with the Office of Resilience & Sustainability, is encouraging Orleans Parish residents to dispose of used cooking oil responsibly this holiday season. Improper disposal of cooking oil, such as pouring it down the drain, can cause significant damage to the City’s sewer infrastructure, leading to costly repairs and environmental hazards. 

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November 20, 2025 | 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 announced the Thanksgiving holiday collection schedule for residents and businesses at eligible properties that receive solid waste and recyclable materials collection services by the City. 

Outside of the French Quarter and Downtown Development District, there will be no curbside trash or recycling collection at eligible properties serviced by the City on Thursday, Nov. 27

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April 15, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Paint Reclamation Project by the City of New Orleans and the Green Project Begins Tuesday, April 22

For the eighth year, the City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation is partnering with The Green Project on a Paint Reclamation Project. From Tuesday, April 22, through Saturday, April 26, residents will be able to pick up reusable paint processed from the City’s Annual Household Hazardous Waste Materials Collection Day, which was held on April 12. Orleans Parish residents dropped off a significant amount of paint at the event, which welcomed more than 627 vehicles.

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April 7, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Public Safety Preparations for French Quarter Fest, Issues Traffic and Transportation Reminders

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today was joined by the City’s Unified Public Safety Command Team to announce public safety measures ahead of French Quarter Fest, which is expected to bring a large number of visitors to New Orleans. Residents are encouraged to prepare for heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic and to celebrate safely throughout the weekend. 

To view the full press conference, click here. 

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