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Maintaining a clean and efficient urban environment starts with reliable trash collection services. For Shreveport residents, the Solid Waste Division provides comprehensive garbage and trash collection services designed to keep the city clean, functional, and environmentally responsible.
Trash Pick Up Schedule in Shreveport
The City of Shreveport offers a semi-automated waste pickup system using 96-gallon wheeled carts. Garbage and trash collection occurs once per week for residential customers. To determine your specific collection day, residents can:
- Check the collection route map on the city’s website
- Contact customer service at 318-673-6300
Residential Trash Collection Guidelines
Residents must follow specific guidelines for trash disposal:
- Place carts curbside by 7:00 a.m. on collection day
- Remove carts from the curb by 10:00 p.m. the same day
- Excess waste can be placed beside the cart with these restrictions:
- Bags/cans not exceeding 35 gallons
- Maximum weight of 50 pounds
- Plastic bags at least 1.5 mils thick
- Securely tied containers
- Tight-fitting lids on cans
Additional Cart Services
- Residents can lease a second garbage cart for a $50 non-refundable fee
- Maximum of two city-issued carts per residence
- Damaged carts can be repaired at no cost by calling 318-673-6300
Bulk Item Collection
Shreveport offers a dedicated bulk item pickup program with specific guidelines:
- One pile per request
- Maximum pile size: 15ft x 6ft x 6ft
- Items must be 5ft away from obstacles
- Limited to 4 tires per request
- Limbs/brush limited to 8-inch diameter and 6ft length
Excluded items include:
- Building materials
- Gasoline-powered tools
- Auto parts
- Large structures like pianos or trampolines
Special Collection Services
Backdoor Waste Collection
Free service for handicapped residents living alone, requiring:
- Doctor’s certificate
- Completed application
- Cart visible from street
Commercial Waste Services
- One 96-gallon cart provided
- Additional cart available for $50 fee
- Must complete commercial application
Holiday and Inclement Weather Schedule
The city observes multiple holidays affecting trash pickup:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving and Day After
- Christmas Day
Schedule changes are posted on the Public Works Calendar. Residents can subscribe for automatic notifications.
Contact Information
Solid Waste Division
- Address: 1731 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71103
- Phone: 318-673-6300
- Emergency After-Hours: 318-673-7600
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Lunch Closure: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Shreveport’s trash pickup services are designed to maintain community cleanliness and environmental health. By following guidelines and staying informed, residents can ensure efficient waste management and contribute to a cleaner city.
FAQ
Why hasn’t my garbage been picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
How do I pick up bulk trash in Shreveport?Bulky Item Collection
Items for our Bulk Collection Program will be picked up on a future collection day and each resident will be responsible for making a request by calling our Public Works Department at 318-673-6300 or use using our online feature Report A Concern to report the need for collection.
What holidays is Waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
How to get rid of lots of trash at once?Hire the services of a trash removal company. [Company] is willing and able to haul your trash, no matter how big the load.
https://www.shreveportla.gov/486/Garbage-and-Trash-Collections
Shreveport garbage and trash collection is picked up once a week with a semi-automated waste pickup system using a 96-gallon wheeled cart provided by Solid
https://www.shreveportla.gov/485/Solid-Waste
The Solid Waste Division is responsible for the collection of garbage and trash from residences and some businesses in Shreveport.