Efficient waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community, and the City of Burbank provides comprehensive trash pick up services to ensure residents have convenient and reliable solid waste disposal options. Understanding your local trash collection schedule and services can help you contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable urban environment.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Burbank
The City of Burbank’s Solid Waste Division serves single-family residences, 50% of multi-family residences, and approximately 10% of commercial and industrial customers. Trash services operate Monday through Friday, including holidays, providing consistent and reliable waste collection for residents.
Residential Trash Collection
Burbank residents can easily find their specific trash collection day using the city’s online trash day map. The service covers:
- Regular trash collection
- Recyclable materials
- Organic waste collection
Recycling Services
Under California’s SB1383 law, Burbank requires organics recycling for both residents and commercial businesses. All trash, recycling, and organic waste collection is now managed through a single provider, simplifying the waste disposal process.
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Residents can schedule additional pick ups for:
- Extra trash
- Recyclables
- Organic materials
Pickups can be arranged on any weekday other than your regular trash collection day. A fee will be charged per container to your Burbank Water & Power (BWP) account.
How to Request Services
To schedule a pick up or request services:
- Call Public Works Field Services: (818) 238-3800
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- For new residents: Contact Burbank Water & Power at (818) 238-3700 to start service
Holiday Trash Pick Up
Trash services continue to operate during holidays, ensuring consistent waste management throughout the year.
Finding Waste Disposal Information
Burbank provides resources to help residents properly dispose of various materials:
- “Where It Goes” searchable tool for recycling guidance
- Residential Recycling page with detailed information
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section for common inquiries
The City of Burbank offers comprehensive and convenient trash pick up services designed to meet residents’ needs while supporting environmental sustainability. By understanding and utilizing these services, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more efficient waste management system.
For specific questions or additional information, contact Public Works Field Services at (818) 238-3800 or visit the city’s official website.
FAQ
Why was garbage not 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.
What is the number for Burbank trash pickup?Start Solid Waste Service
Please call Burbank Water and Power (BWP) (818) 238-3700 or click here to start service. When you start service with BWP, they also automatically start your solid waste services (trash/organics/recycle).
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.
What is the cheapest way to get rid of a lot of garbage?
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Quorahttps://www.quora.comHow to get rid of a lot of trash without having to take it to the dump yourselfOct 26, 2022 — Call your local garbage company. Most of them today will do a free Bulky pick up. You’ll probably be limited to how much you can put out and they ma…
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Angie’s Listhttps://www.angi.comHow to Get Rid of Trash: 8 Methods to Consider | AngiPlacing trash in the bins outside your home for your local garbage collection service to pick up is perhaps the most obvious way to get rid of common household …
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Reddit · r/recyclinghttps://www.reddit.comHow can I dispose of large items as cheaply as possible? – RedditApr 13, 2025 — Ask your city or County about bulk waste pickups. Lots of municipalities have a free pick up a year at your curb. It will probably take several week…
https://www.burbankca.gov/web/public-works/schedule-pick-up
Trash Day Map. Not sure when your trash day is? Visit our trash day map to find out! Note: Trash services operate Monday through Friday, including all Holidays.
https://www.burbankca.gov/web/public-works/trash-recycling
Start Solid Waste Service · Please call Burbank Water and Power (BWP) (818) 238-3700 or click here to start service. · When you start service with BWP, they also