Efficient waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy, and sustainable community. The City of Cerritos provides comprehensive trash pick up services designed to meet the diverse needs of residents and businesses, ensuring proper waste disposal and supporting environmental conservation efforts.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Cerritos
Residents can rely on Athens Services for consistent weekly trash collection throughout the city. Trash is collected once a week, Monday through Friday, with services carefully planned to ensure efficient waste management for all Cerritos households.
Residential Trash Collection
The City of Cerritos offers a comprehensive residential waste management system that includes:
- One blue cart for recyclable materials
- One green cart for organic waste
- One black cart for general waste
Each household receives three separate containers to support the city’s recycling and waste reduction initiatives. Athens Services collects these carts weekly, processing recyclables at a dedicated materials recovery facility.
Recycling Services
Cerritos has implemented robust recycling programs for both residential and commercial properties:
Residential Recycling
- Blue cart for recyclable materials
- Processed at a materials recovery facility
Commercial Recycling
- Mandated by Assembly Bill 341 for businesses generating 4+ cubic yards of waste weekly
- Multi-family units with 5+ units required to participate
- Options include mixed waste processing or on-site source separation
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
The city offers additional services for large item disposal, allowing residents to manage items that don’t fit in standard waste containers.
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
In response to Senate Bill 1383, Cerritos has implemented an organics waste recycling program:
- Green cart for green waste, food scraps, and food-soiled paper
- Aims to reduce methane and greenhouse gas emissions
- Mandatory for all residents, businesses, and multi-family complexes
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
During major holidays, trash collection schedules are adjusted:
- Holidays with one-day delays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Routes are typically delayed one day and continue through Saturday during holiday weeks.
How to Find or Request Services
Residents can access trash pick up information through:
- City of Cerritos website
- Athens Services website
- Public Works Department: (562) 916-1220
- Athens Services: (833) 791-2376
The City of Cerritos provides a comprehensive, environmentally conscious trash pick up service that supports community cleanliness and sustainability. By offering multiple waste collection options and supporting recycling initiatives, the city demonstrates its commitment to responsible waste management.
For the most up-to-date information, residents are encouraged to contact the Public Works Department or visit the official city website.
https://www.cerritos.gov/home-property/trash-and-recycling/trash-collection-schedule/
Trash is collected in Cerritos once a week by Athens Services. To identify the day trash is collected on your street, click on the Trash Collection Schedule
https://www.cerritos.gov/home-property/trash-and-recycling/
For more information on trash collection, or on the citywide recycling program, call the Public Works Department at (562) 916-1220 to request a brochure or