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Mission Statement

Creating a cleaner City is a top recovery priority.  Mayor Nagin and the City Council Sanitation committee have taken bold steps to ensure that we have:

  • Clean neighborhoods in which our citizens and children can live and play.
  • Solid waste services that are collected and disposed in a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and cost-effective manner
  • Enforcement and Sanitation Codes that are designed to eliminate illegal dumping and littering.

Department of Sanitation Objectives

  • Plan and direct all activities related to garbage collection, disposal, recycling, and street cleaning in a manner consistent with environmental safety standards;
  • Ensure compliance of local, state, and federal regulations for solid waste collection and disposal;
  • Fulfill Charter responsibilities and address environmental and neighborhood concerns while balancing fiscal impacts.
    Notice:
    Although the S&WB bills the sanitation fees, the City is responsible for management of the Sanitation program, including registration for the new garbage cans. You should direct your inquiries regarding problems with the City's garbage can registration website to either the City's webmaster or the Department of Sanitation by calling (504) 658-3800. 

      Debris Removal
      How to properly separate your debris for pick-up. More Information

      Recycling Info

      Since Hurricane Katrina, curbside recycling services have been discontinued. The Reuse & Recycle Directory guide will help you find locations to drop-off particular types of recyclable.

      Recycling Drop Off Event

      Update: Please be advised that this month's recycling event previously scheduled for Saturday, September 13th has been cancelled.  The next event will take place on October 4th, and all future dates remain unchanged.

      Reminder: The next recycling drop-off event in New Orleans is scheduled for Saturday, October 4th from 9:00 am to noon..More Information

      Future date: October 4th
                             November 15th
                             December  6th 

      Thank you for your assistance in promoting the City's recycling events.

      ILLEGAL DUMPING
      Report Illegal dumping

      Collection Services

      Richard's Disposal Customer
      Service Center (North I-10)
      Phone: 504-241-2142
      Fax: 504-244-9773
      www.richardsdisposal.com 

      Metro Disposal Customer
      Service Center (South I-10)
      Phone: 504-520-8331
      Fax: 504-365-1762
      www.metrodisposalservice.com

      SDT Waste and Disposal
      (French Quarter and Downtown Development District)
      Phone: 1-866-459-2783
      Fax: 504-940-0177
      www.sdtwasteanddebris.com 






      Departments & Agencies


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      Staff

      Veronica White
      Director