Garbage Schedule and Trash Pickup in Alexandria, LA

Sanitation Department

James Stanley/Superintendent Phone 441-6078 or 441-6080

Garbage Schedule and Rules

The Sanitation Department is responsible for the collection of refuse (garbage) and class 3 debris (limbs and bulky items) for the city residents and some commercial customers and delivery to the dump site. Refuse (garbage) is collected from each customer twice a week. However, holidays may change the days of the twice-a-week collections. Check this site, the City of Alexandria Government Facebook Page or Suddenlink Channel 4 for announcements of schedule changes or updates. The Sanitation Department is not responsible for any garbage cans that residents use to dispose of their garbage. Garbage should be in a plastic garbage bag secured with a twist tie.

Small piles of trash, bagged yard debris/bagged leaves, limbs and bulky waste (sofas, chairs, etc.) will be collected as scheduled by the Sanitation Department. Schedules may vary due to equipment malfunction, downtime at dump site, labor issues or inclement weather. The Sanitation Department attempts to service each area of the city every 10 to 12 working days, however this rotation may vary due to the reasons listed or due to unforeseen circumstances. Also, the Sanitation Department DOES NOT pick up lawn debris that has been put at curb side by a contractor; it is the responsibility of the home owner or contractor to do away with the debris. If the Sanitation Department has to collect such debris, there will be a $300 charge per load or partial load thereof.

Concrete and dead animal collection is not provided by the City of Alexandria Sanitation Department. For collection of dead animals, please call Animal Control at 318-441-6700.

Holiday Schedules 

2024

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Good Friday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

• Monday, June 10th – Regular pickup 

• Tuesday, June 11th – Regular pickup 

• Wednesday, June 12th – Thursday’s pickup 

• Thursday, June 13th – Friday’s pickup 

• Friday, June 14th – No pickup 

Independence Day

• Monday, July 1st – Regular pickup 

• Tuesday, July 2nd – Regular pickup 

• Wednesday, July 3rd – Thursday’s pickup 

• Thursday, July 4th – No pickup 

• Friday, July 5th – Regular pickup 

Labor Day

• Monday, September 2nd – No pickup 

• Tuesday, September 3rd – Monday’s pickup 

• Wednesday, September 4th – Tuesday’s pickup 

• Thursday, September 5th – Regular pickup 

• Friday, September 6th – Regular pickup 

Veterans Day

• Monday, November 11th – No pickup 

• Tuesday, November 12th – Monday’s pickup 

• Wednesday, November 13 – Tuesday’s pickup 

• Thursday, November 14 – Regular pickup 

• Friday, November 15 – Regular pickup 

Thanksgiving Day

• Monday, November 25th – Regular pickup 

• Tuesday, November 26th – Regular pickup 

• Wednesday, November 27th – No pickup 

• Thursday, November 28th – No pickup 

• Friday, November 29th – No pickup 

*Trailers out from the evening of Wednesday, November 27th to the morning of Monday, December 1st

Christmas Day 

• Monday, December 23rd – Regular pickup/Dumpsters will be put out end of business day 

• Tuesday, December 24th – CLOSED 

• Wednesday, December 25th – CLOSED 

• Thursday, December 26th – CLOSED 

• Friday, December 27th – Regular pickup/Dumpsters will be picked up

New Year’s Day 2025

• Monday, December 30th – Regular pickup/Dumpsters will be put out end of business day 

• Tuesday, December 31st – CLOSED 

• Wednesday, January 1st – CLOSED 

• Thursday, January 2nd – Regular pickup/Dumpsters will be picked up 

• Friday, January 3rd – Regular pickup   

Free Garbage Bags

Utility customers age 65 and older as well as those with disabilities may qualify for free garbage bags. Please complete this form (PDF) and bring it along with proof of age and/or disability to the Utility Customer Service Office at 625 Murray Street.

Cardboard Recycling

The City of Alexandria has partnered with Hometown Waste Solutions to offer cardboard recycling. Brown recycling bins arked with bright Recycle Alex stickers are placed around town. For a list of cardboard collection sites, click this link for Hometown Recycling's website.

Goal/Mission Statement

To thoroughly clean all streets of garbage and trash. Garbage will be picked up in the alleyways on some routes. To offer the City of Alexandria residents the best service at a minimum cost. To attain a better pick-up and disposal system and a better recording system of daily operating and maintenance procedures.

Definition of Terms

Click here to view the sanitation department's list of terms and definitions for refuse disposal.

Unlawful Littering

Click here to view information from our Code Enforcement Services Department regarding unlawful litter.

Notices

White Goods Pick-Up

To all residents of the City of Alexandria - beginning May 19, 2004, residents that have white goods (stoves, washers, dryers, refrigerators, water heaters, dish washers and air conditioners) to be picked up must call the sanitation department. You must give the name, address, and phone number of the person making the request. Also these objects are to be placed on the curbside in front of the residence. White goods will be picked up every 3rd wednesday of each month. If your white goods are not separated from your limbs and other debris it will be left on the curbside. You may call us at 318-441-6080 or 318-441-6082.

Receptacles

THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RECEPTACLES THAT RESIDENTS USE TO PLACE THEIR GARBAGE BAGS IN. The City ordinance states that your garbage should be disposed of in a garbage bag and placed on the curbside for 7:00 a.m. on the day of pickup only. You can be issued a citation if garbage is placed on the curbside on an unscheduled pick up day. If you have a problem with dogs, cats or any other animals tearing your garbage bags, please contact the Animal Shelter at 318-473-1229.