We’re here to help you find the Downey trash pickup schedule for 2023 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Downey is in California with Alhambra and Pasadena to the north, Huntington Park and Los Angeles to the northwest, Lakewood to the south, Anaheim and Yorba Linda to the southeast.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Downey Trash Collection Calendar 2023
For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://www.downeyca.org/our-city/departments/public-works/trash-recycling
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
No Trash Collection on the following holidays:
• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• July Fourth
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
If your collection day falls on or after one of holidays, your services will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the holiday week.
Downey Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2023
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://www.downeyca.org/our-city/departments/public-works/trash-recycling/bulky-item-pick-ups for find the collection day for your bulk waste.
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
Residents may call CalMet/ Athens Services at 562-259-1239 to make arrangements for bulky item pick up.
- Washers
- Dryers
- Wood Waste
- Yard Clippings
- Tree Branches
- Furniture
- TV’s
- Serigerators
- Mattresses
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Household Hazardous Waste
- E-Waste
- Sharps
- Ammunition
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Downey and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2023
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://www.downeyca.org/our-city/departments/public-works/trash-recycling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Downey?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://www.downeyca.org/our-city/departments/public-works/trash-recycling/bulky-item-pick-ups
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.downeyca.org/our-city/departments/public-works/trash-recycling
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 6 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the Downey Public Works Department?
call Athens Services at 562-259-1239
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Hope you were able to find everything you need for the Downey trash pickup schedule. We strive to provide the most up to date information so please let us know if you need anything else.
