Residential (1-4 Units) | City of Glendale, CA

Single-Family & Multi-Family Properties with 2-4 units

The City provides trash, recycling, and organics collection services to residents in single-family homes and multi-family properties with 2-4 units. Download our recycling guide or select from below for more information about how recycling works in Glendale!

If you want your cart to be collected, please remember the following:

Your cart should be far from any obstruction: This means it is far from many cars or a bus zone.
Your vehicle is not blocking the street: Trucks cannot service carts when vehicles are blocking their path.
Don't overfill: There is a 200lb limit.
Don't contaminate: Follow the guidelines on our website to avoid contamination.

Bulky Items

Collection Schedule

Regular

Trash, recycling and organic waste collection services are provided weekly for single and 2-4 unit residential properties.

Christmas Tree Collection

Collection was from January 2, 2024 through April 1, 2024.

To recycle your Christmas tree:

Remove all ornaments, decorations, bags, stands, bars, nails, and most tinsel (Flocked trees and trees coated with fire retardant are acceptable)
Trees taller than 8 ft. must be cut in half
Place tree at the curb or in the alley for pick-up on your refuse collection day
Tree will be picked up within two weeks

For more information, call Public Works at (818) 548-3916.

Household Hazardous Waste

Other Services

Other Services

Additional fees are charged for the following:

Horse manure collection: Due to the hard-to-handle nature of horse waste/manure in residential properties.
Steam cleaning: Cleaning of residential bins and carts.
Special Pick-up: Excess trash that does not fit in a regular bin or cart. This is not the same as Bulky Item Pickup.