Shreveport, LA Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Shreveport, Louisiana — in one page, with sources.
Trash in Shreveport, LA runs on a set schedule — your exact day depends on your address. Rules and holiday shifts below.
Pickup days are assigned by address — the city's lookup gives your day, and the schedule repeats each week unless a holiday shifts it.
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Shreveport services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Weekly per route across 120 routes: Monday 31, Friday 31, Tuesday 30, Thursday 28 (no... | Depends on your address — the city assigns days via its lookup/map |
| Recycling | PROGRAM SUSPENDED - the city's curbside recycling program is temporarily suspended per the Solid Waste page. | Provider: City of Shreveport (program suspended). |
| Bulk | Depends on your address |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Service area — Collection is for residences and some businesses within Shreveport city limits only.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | City of Shreveport Public Works - Solid Waste (city-collected) | |
| Recycling | City of Shreveport (program suspended) | |
| Bulk | City of Shreveport Public Works - Solid Waste |
Common questions
The things Shreveport residents ask most.
What day is garbage pickup in Shreveport, LA?
Weekly Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday by route (120 routes mapped; no Wednesday routes); Solid Waste 318-673-6300.
Does Shreveport have curbside recycling?
No - the city's recycling program is temporarily suspended per the Solid Waste page.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Record created from Shreveport's 120-route garbage layer + city Solid Waste page capture.
- Holiday QA R6 (2026-09-24) PARTIAL: dedicated /1494/Holiday-Trash-Pickup page MEASURED (currently documents Labor Day): 'No garbage will be collected and offices will be closed' on the observed holiday; Monday Sep 7 2026 -> Monday's collection Tuesday Sep 8, Tuesday's -> Wednesday Sep 9, 'No changes - Thursday's garbage collection will stay the same' (Thu Sep 10) and same for Friday Sep 11; 'No bulk collections will be scheduled during a holiday week'; Woolworth Road facility stays open. Full holiday list NOT enumerated - page says 'Any changes in schedules, due to Holidays and/or City Wide Emergencies, will be posted on the Public Works Calendar' (/calendar.aspx?CID=49). Mechanics verified; holiday set unverified - stays pending.
Population 177,959 · Sources: Garbage_Collection_Days FS L16 'Garbage Routes' (item f6317b2a12e84cb…, City of Shreveport Solid Waste (WebFetch capture 2026-09-23) · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.