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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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.

April 10, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation to Host Collection Day for Household Hazardous Waste Materials

The City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation today announced it will host a Household Hazardous Waste Materials Collection Day on Saturday, April 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Recycling Drop-Off Center (2829 Elysian Fields Ave.). The event is open to Orleans Parish residents only (businesses and organizations excluded). Proof of Orleans Parish residency will be required in the form of a valid driver’s license or a motor vehicle inspection sticker.   

March 21, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Reminds Residents of New Area 1 and Area 4 Trash and Recycling Collection Contracts to Begin April 1

The City of New Orleans reminds residents that the new curbside trash and recycling collection contracts for Area 1 and Area 4 will begin on Monday, April 1. The new contracts with IV Waste and Richard’s Disposal include a seven-year agreement with the City of New Orleans to provide enhanced collection services to residents in Area 1 and Area 4.

February 26, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans to Host Free Paper Shredding During Recycling Drop-Off Event on Saturday, March 2

On Saturday, March 2, 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.

January 7, 2023 | From City of New Orleans

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS UPDATES RESIDENTS ON SOLID WASTE COLLECTION IN SERVICE AREAS 1 AND 4

The City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation coordinated with Richard's Disposal (RDI) to bring supplemental equipment and resources into Service Areas 1 and 4 from New Orleans contractors along with RDI resources from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Jackson, Mississippi.

January 7, 2023 | From City of New Orleans