Little Rock Garbage Day, Green/Gold Recycling Week, Yard Waste & Bulk Pickup 2026
This Little Rock trash pickup guide is built for the real resident problem: “What goes out today, what week is recycling, when does yard waste go, how do I schedule bulk pickup, and who do I call when the cart was missed?” Use the official map and 311 first, then use the checklists below to avoid rejected carts, early bulk piles and recycling contamination.
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How do I find the Little Rock trash pickup schedule?
Little Rock trash pickup schedule garbage collection is address-based. The City says household garbage is collected weekly in a City-provided cart. Yard waste is collected weekly on the business day after your garbage pickup. Recycling is picked up every other week on the same day as trash, using Green Week or Gold Week. Use the official solid waste interactive map for your garbage day and the recycling map/calendar for your recycling week.
Garbage carts, recycling carts and yard waste should be placed at the curb by 7:00 AM on the scheduled day. Report missed garbage, yard waste or recycling, request carts, schedule bulky item pickup or request dead animal removal through 311.
Little Rock Trash Pickup Day Lookup — Use the City Map Before You Put Carts Out
For Little Rock residents, the fastest path is the City’s official solid waste interactive map. Enter your address to find your weekly garbage collection day. After that, check whether your recycling address is on a Green Week or Gold Week. The city’s recycling page says recycle carts are emptied on the same day as trash carts, but only every other week.
Find your garbage day
Open the City of Little Rock solid waste page and use the garbage collection days map. Save the weekday shown for your address.
Find your recycling week
Use the recycling pick-up day and week page to determine whether your address is Green Week or Gold Week.
Confirm yard waste day
Yard waste is collected weekly on the business day after your garbage pickup day.
Use 311 for problems
Report missed garbage, recycling, yard waste, cart repair, new carts and bulky item pickup through 311.
Best first action: Open the City solid waste page, search your address, then write down: garbage day, yard-waste day, Green/Gold recycling week and 311 contact path.
Open Official PageWhat Should I Put Out Today in Little Rock? A Practical Pickup-Day Checklist
Residents usually do not need a policy lecture. They need a simple decision path. Use this section on the night before pickup or before 7:00 AM on collection morning.
If Today Is Your Garbage Day
- Put the City garbage cart at the collection point by 7:00 AM.
- Place the cart handle facing away from the street.
- Keep the cart no more than five feet from the curb.
- Leave at least three feet of clearance on both sides.
- Remove the cart from the street by midnight after pickup.
- Do not use the garbage cart for yard waste, tires, electronics or liquid paint.
If Tomorrow Is Yard Waste Day
- Yard waste goes out the business day after garbage day.
- Use bags, boxes or cans smaller than 30 gallons.
- Keep each container under 50 pounds.
- Place limbs under six feet long and six inches or less in diameter.
- Stack limbs neatly next to the curb.
- Keep yard waste out of City garbage carts.
If This Is Your Recycling Week
- Put the recycling cart out on the same day as trash.
- Check Green Week or Gold Week before rolling it out.
- Place the recycling cart at least three feet from the garbage cart or other obstruction.
- Keep recycling clean, empty and dry.
- Never bag recyclables in plastic bags.
- Report recycling issues to 311 or the recycling office.
If You Have Furniture or Appliances
- Do not place large items out without scheduling first.
- Call 311 for special bulky item pickup.
- The first four bulky item or appliance pickups per calendar year are listed as no charge.
- Additional pickups have listed fees.
- Remove refrigerants before appliance pickup when required.
- Electronics, tires, construction debris and liquid paint are not accepted through this bulk service.
Little Rock Garbage Collection Rules — Cart Placement, 7 AM Deadline and Missed Pickup Fixes
Little Rock household garbage is collected weekly in a City-provided cart. Because the system uses a hydraulic arm, placement matters. A cart blocked by a vehicle, too close to another cart, facing the wrong way or placed too far from the curb can lead to missed service.
Correct Cart Placement
- Place cart at the collection point by 7:00 AM.
- Handle should face away from the street.
- Cart should be no more than five feet from the curb.
- Maintain at least three feet of clearance on each side.
- Keep away from parked cars, mailboxes, poles and low branches.
- Remove cart from the street by midnight after pickup.
Common Reasons a Cart Gets Missed
- Cart placed after 7:00 AM.
- Handle facing the wrong way.
- Cart more than five feet from the curb.
- Cart blocked by vehicle or obstruction.
- Extra waste beside cart without proper request.
- Wrong material placed inside the cart.
Simple fix: If your cart is repeatedly missed, take a photo before 7:00 AM showing placement and clearance. Then call 311 with the photo details, address and scheduled collection day.
Little Rock Recycling Pickup 2026 — Biweekly Green Week / Gold Week Collection
Little Rock recycling is collected every other week. Your recycle cart is emptied on the same weekday as your trash cart, but only on your assigned Green Week or Gold Week. Use the official recycling pick-up day and week page to identify your address color.
Recycle the Core Four
- Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, clamshells and to-go cups when accepted by the recycling guide.
- Paper and cardboard.
- Aluminum, steel and tin cans.
- Glass bottles and jars.
- Keep materials clean, empty and dry.
- Use the 2026 recycling calendar to track Green and Gold weeks.
Never Put These in the Recycling Cart
- Plastic bags or bagged recyclables.
- E-waste or batteries.
- Tanglers such as hoses, cords or wires.
- Organic waste or food waste.
- Paint cans with liquid paint.
- Propane tanks, tires, bulbs or hazardous waste.
Need a calendar? The City recycling page links the 2026 Recycling Calendar and provides recycling support at 501-371-4646 or recycle@littlerock.gov.
Open Recycling PageLittle Rock Yard Waste Pickup — Weekly, the Business Day After Garbage Collection
Yard waste is collected once per week by the City, on the business day after your scheduled garbage collection day. The City accepts properly prepared leaves, grass, small twigs and limbs. Yard waste must not be placed inside the City-provided garbage cart.
Accepted Yard Waste Setup
- Leaves, grass and small twigs should go in bags, boxes or cans.
- Containers must be smaller than 30 gallons.
- Total container and contents must not exceed 50 pounds.
- Limbs should be under six feet long.
- Limbs should be six inches or smaller in diameter.
- Place all yard waste within five feet of the curb.
Avoid These Yard Waste Problems
- Do not place yard waste inside the City garbage cart.
- Do not exceed 50 pounds per bag, box or can.
- Do not place oversized limbs or stumps curbside.
- Do not block storm drains or sidewalks.
- Do not mix yard waste with construction debris.
- Do not set out yard waste after the truck has passed.
Compost and mulch note: Yard waste collected by City crews is recycled into compost and wood mulch at the Little Rock Landfill. The City lists compost and wood mulch sales at the landfill; call the scale house for availability before visiting.
Little Rock Bulk Trash Pickup — Furniture, Mattresses, Appliances and 311 Scheduling
Bulky item pickup is for items too large to fit into the household garbage cart. It is not automatic. The City says bulky item pickup must be scheduled in advance by calling 311.
Accepted Bulk Item Examples
- Furniture.
- Large appliances.
- Lawn furniture.
- Mattresses.
- Other large household items that cannot fit in the cart.
- Appliances after refrigerant removal when required.
Restricted From Bulk Pickup
- Construction and demolition debris.
- Automotive components.
- Liquid paint.
- Electronic waste such as televisions and computer equipment.
- Stereo equipment and similar electronics.
- Tires.
| Bulk Service | Official City Guidance | Resident Action |
|---|---|---|
| First four pickups | First four bulky item or appliance pickups in each calendar year are listed at no charge. | Call 311 before placing items out. |
| Additional pickup | Additional pickup listed at $25 for two cubic yards and $10 for each extra cubic yard. | Expect charges on the monthly solid waste bill. |
| Roll-off dumpster | 20-cubic-yard roll-off containers may be requested; individual and neighborhood limits apply. | Call 311 and confirm location, timing and fees. |
| Construction debris | Not included in monthly solid waste fee. | Contractor disposal, landfill disposal or special pickup may be needed. |
Do not create a curb pile first. Call 311 before putting furniture, mattresses or appliances at the curb. Electronics, tires, construction debris and liquid paint need other disposal paths.
Little Rock Waste Video Guide — Official Video Check
No official relevant embeddable video was found from the City of Little Rock Solid Waste page, recycling page, official city page, or an official linked waste/recycling authority page at the time of writing. Because no verified official video was found, this article does not embed a random YouTube creator video, truck-spotting video, news clip or decorative video.
Best for: Residents should use the official written City links in this guide for garbage day, Green/Gold recycling week, yard waste, bulk pickup, landfill hours, Green Station drop-off and 311 requests until the City publishes or links an official solid-waste video.
If the City of Little Rock, Little Rock Public Works, WM recycling, or the Regional Recycling District later publishes an official relevant pickup, recycling, cart-placement or Green Station video, it should be added here using only the official embed URL.
Little Rock Holiday Trash Pickup 2026 — One-Day Delay After Designated Holidays
The City says garbage, yard waste and recycling are shifted one day later in the same week following the observance of designated holidays. Use the official City news posts and calendar links before relying on a saved screenshot during holiday weeks, especially when weather also affects routes.
| 2026 Holiday | Date | Resident Action |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1 | Expect one-day delay after the holiday; check City notice. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, January 19 | Check City posts because winter weather can also affect routes. |
| Daisy Gatson Bates / Presidents’ Day | Monday, February 16 | City notice says Monday collection moved to Tuesday and the rest of week delayed one day. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25 | Check official holiday notice and expect one-day shift after observance. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 19 | Friday routes should verify collection timing. |
| Independence Day observed | Friday, July 3 | Check official City holiday post and 311 alerts. |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7 | Expect one-day delay after the holiday if City observes collection change. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, November 11 | Midweek holidays can shift later routes; verify before setting carts out. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 26 | Thursday/Friday routes should check City holiday collection notice. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | Friday service should verify City holiday schedule before placing carts out. |
Weather note: Little Rock winter weather can cancel or suspend trash and recycling beyond normal holiday delays. During ice or snow events, follow the City’s current news alerts and social channels.
Little Rock Green Station — E-Waste, Batteries, Plastic Bags, Glass and Household Hazardous Items
The Green Station is not a regular cardboard-and-bottles recycling drop-off. The City says the Little Rock Green Station is currently for special recyclables only. It is operated by the Regional Recycling District and is for households, not businesses.
Little Rock Green Station Basics
- Address: 2000 S. Thayer Street.
- Hours listed: Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 5 PM.
- Last Saturday each month: 7 AM to 1 PM.
- Special recyclables only.
- Households only; business items are not accepted.
- Contact recycling office if unsure.
Common Special Items
- Electronics and e-waste.
- Household batteries.
- Used antifreeze, gasoline and motor oil.
- Plastic bags and stretchy film.
- Glass drop-off options.
- Some fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides and pesticides in original packaging.
Do not bring regular recycling: The Green Station page says no regular recycling such as cardboard, plastic bottles or metal cans at that location at this time. Use curbside recycling or other listed drop-off options for regular recyclables.
Special recycling help: Use the official Green Station page before bringing e-waste, batteries, plastic bags, glass, light bulbs, automotive fluids or household chemicals.
Open Green StationLittle Rock Landfill — Disposal, Saturday Openings, Compost, Mulch and Construction Waste
The City lists the Little Rock Landfill at 10801 Ironton Cutoff, Little Rock, AR 72206. The main solid waste page lists the landfill as open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with special cut-off times for hydraulic and manual unloading. Selected Saturday openings are listed separately by the City.
Landfill Uses
- Garbage disposal for eligible loads.
- Yard waste disposal for a fee.
- Construction and demolition debris disposal for a fee.
- Compost and wood mulch purchase when available.
- Selected Saturday openings listed by the City.
- Scale house questions at 501-888-5806.
Do Not Assume
- Tires are not allowed at the landfill.
- Asbestos has special fees and rules.
- Construction debris is not part of your monthly solid waste fee.
- Saturday openings are selected dates only.
- Fees can change; call before loading.
- Manual unloading has earlier cut-off times.
Little Rock Landfill Map
Missed Trash Pickup Little Rock — What to Check Before Calling 311
Check the day and time
Confirm your address collection day and whether the route is delayed by a holiday or weather. Carts must be out by 7:00 AM.
Check placement
Garbage cart handle should face away from the street, within five feet of the curb, with three feet of clearance.
Check the material
Recycling, yard waste, bulky items, electronics, tires, paint and construction debris have different paths.
Call or submit 311
Report missed garbage, yard waste or recycling, cart repair/replacement, new cart requests, special bulky pickup and dead animal removal through 311.
Call script: “My address is ___, my scheduled collection day is ___, the missed item was garbage / recycling / yard waste, the cart was out by 7 AM, and the cart was placed ___ feet from the curb.”
Little Rock Garbage Collection Phone Numbers, Official Links and Map
| Need | Official Contact | Use This For |
|---|---|---|
| 311 | Call 311 | Missed garbage, missed recycling, missed yard waste, carts, bulky item pickup, roll-off dumpster, dead animal removal. |
| Recycling Office | 501-371-4646 / recycle@littlerock.gov | Green/Gold week, recycling calendar, recycling questions, Green Station questions. |
| Landfill Scale House | 501-888-5806 | Landfill disposal fees, compost/mulch availability, load questions. |
| Solid Waste Administration | 501-888-4299 | Solid Waste Division administration and landfill office. |
| City Hall | 500 W. Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72201 | General city government routing. |
| Solid Waste Division | 10801 Ironton Cutoff, Little Rock, AR 72206 | Solid waste facility, landfill and administration. |
Official Little Rock Waste Links
Little Rock Trash Pickup FAQ — Local Questions Residents Actually Ask
Source Verification and Editorial Note
Independent information guide — not affiliated with the City of Little Rock, WM, Pulaski County or the Regional Recycling District. trash-pickup.org is a public information resource. We do not operate garbage pickup, recycling pickup, yard waste collection, bulky item pickup, 311, landfill services, Green Station services or city billing.
Pickup frequency, 7 AM set-out guidance, cart placement, yard waste rules, bulky item scheduling, landfill hours, fees, Green Station details, recycling calendar guidance, Green/Gold recycling week and contact details were checked against official City of Little Rock resources as of May 2026. Routes, holidays, fees, service alerts, landfill hours, accepted items and weather delays can change. Always verify through the official links before acting.
Official Sources — Verified May 2026
- City of Little Rock — Solid Waste
- City of Little Rock — Recycling
- City of Little Rock — Pick Up Day and Week
- City of Little Rock — Curbside Recycling 101
- City of Little Rock — Green Station
- City of Little Rock — 2026 Recycling Calendar PDF
- City of Little Rock — 2026 Saturday Landfill Schedule PDF
- City of Little Rock — 311 Service Requests
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