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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. 

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

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.

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. 

February 25, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Mardi Gras Recycling Continues! Join Us at Recycle World Special Access Event & Sorting Demo Rescheduled Due to Parade Postponements

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. 

February 25, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Mardi Gras 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 Tuesday, March 4 (Mardi Gras Day).

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.

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.

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.  

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.