Recycling in Baton Rouge, LA

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Garbage Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • The monthly solid waste fee covers twice-weekly garbage collection plus once-a-week recycling and out-of-cart trash collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk waste collected out of cart includes furniture, large household items, mattresses, water heaters, tires and white goods; it should not be bagged. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Crews collect at most 10 out-of-cart items per collection day, of which up to three can be bulk waste or recyclables; extra items go on the next collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Only residential waste is collected; commercial, demolition, remodeling, medical and eviction waste are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household hazardous waste is not allowed in carts or at the curb. Checked October 26, 2026.
• FAQs: What items can be placed at curbside for collection? (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • Curbside collection excludes household hazardous waste such as paint, chemicals, thinner, batteries and electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Curbside Collection Dos and Don'ts (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • The collection policies apply to single-family homes and multi-family units below a tri-plex in East Baton Rouge Parish, except in the cities of Baker and Zachary. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Out-of-Cart Collection Contract Definitions (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • Bulk waste includes furniture, mattresses and box springs, carpet from a single room, bicycles and toilets; at most 3 bulk items per collection day, excluding tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • White goods collected as bulk recyclables include refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers that do not contain PCBs or CFCs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Up to 4 passenger-vehicle tires per household per year are included in out-of-cart service; semi-truck, tractor and other large tires are not. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Out-of-cart service is not provided to multi-family units (3 or more units under one roof). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling Office: Services (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • Bulky recyclables collected once weekly include white goods (stoves, washers, refrigerators and other large appliances) and up to 4 automobile tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling carts are collected once weekly; no separation or bagging is necessary. Checked October 26, 2026.
• East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill Rules and Waste Acceptance (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • The parish guidelines say Republic Services will not pick up appliances containing freon, but residents may call to arrange pickup of other appliances; freon appliances must be tagged by a certified technician. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents dispose of residential solid waste at no charge by showing a Louisiana driver's license, other government ID or utility bill with their East Baton Rouge Parish address. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • People living outside East Baton Rouge Parish may use the landfill but pay tipping fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Fees: in-parish $44 per ton ($22 minimum up to 1,000 lbs); out-of-parish $48 per ton ($24 minimum); tires beyond the allowance $120 per ton, minimum $7 per undeclared tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The landfill accepts white goods such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers and dryers; refrigerators and freezers must be emptied, doors removed and all refrigerants removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents may dispose of up to four non-commercial tires per year; tires must be off the rims. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Car and passenger truck tires only, maximum four per year per person; additional tires cost $7.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Commercial and industrial-sized tires are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The landfill does not accept batteries, paints, paint thinners or liquids without prior written approval. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap metal and appliances without freon are accepted at the North Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Usable furniture can be donated to charities; all other furniture may be brought to the North Landfill (up to three pieces go out on regular trash routes). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Users must unload their own waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
• FAQs: Recycling Office - Recycling Recommendations (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • Large corrugated boxes, including appliance boxes, can be flattened and placed on the ground next to the recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Welcome Home to Baton Rouge: New Resident Outreach Flyer (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • East Baton Rouge Parish residents pay the solid waste fee that covers recycling, but must request a recycling cart (311) to start service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents are told to store hazardous materials like chemicals and paint and bring them to the semi-annual collection day held each spring and fall. Checked October 26, 2026.
• North Landfill Operations (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • The North Landfill is free for East Baton Rouge Parish residents bringing garbage and trash with proof of residence such as a driver's license or water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted materials include residential solid waste and bulky recyclables such as automobile tires and white goods (refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washing machines). Checked October 26, 2026.
• Residential Self-Service Non-Perishable Solid Waste Collection Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • The site is self-service: loads in pick-ups, cars or small trailers must be unloaded by hand into roll-off containers; no dump trailers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted: household bulky waste (furniture, bicycles, toys), scrap metal, drained auto parts, yard waste and limited homeowner construction debris. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Not accepted: white goods, electronic waste, batteries, liquid solid waste, tires and more. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires and roofing or contractor debris are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Starwood Court Collection Facility Rules & Information (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • People living outside East Baton Rouge Parish may not use the collection facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents dispose of non-perishable waste at no charge by showing a valid Louisiana driver's license or utility bill with their East Baton Rouge Parish address. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The facility does not accept white goods, batteries, electronic waste, tires or liquid waste such as paints and paint thinners. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Mayor Broome Announces New Residential Self-Service Non-Perishable Solid Waste Collection Facility (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • Not accepted: white goods such as refrigerators, freezers and washing machines, and electronic waste including TVs, stereos and game consoles. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Materials (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • The Recycling Office holds semi-annual household hazardous material collection days in the spring and fall. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Waste generated by a business is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint cans more than half full should be saved for the household waste collection day; emptied or dried latex cans can go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-ion), small sealed lead acid and single-use batteries can go to a retail drop-off or the bi-annual collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The City-Parish lists CACRC, a nonprofit R2-certified recycler, as its year-round electronics and computer recycling option. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Community Drop-Off (opens in new tab) · City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge
  • Recyclables can be brought 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the Materials Recovery Facility at 7923 Tom Dr., 70806. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The drop-off is for homes, apartments and businesses and is open to the public; materials do not need to be sorted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Assistance is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• CACRC - Step By Step Recycling (opens in new tab) · Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council (CACRC)
  • CACRC is at 1400 Main St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802; recycling dock hours are Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed Mondays). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Phone (225) 379-3577. Checked October 26, 2026.
• ReStore (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge
  • ReStore North is at 4301 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, phone (225) 355-1895. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Both ReStores are open Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; donations are accepted Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Standard pickup of large donations is free if the donation is placed outside and marked "ReStore Donation"; priority pickup from inside the home costs a fee. Schedule at 225-315-0127. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Goodwill Thrift Stores in Southeastern Louisiana (donation guidelines and store list) (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana
  • All stores are open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. unless otherwise specified. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill lists the store address and phone as: BATON ROUGE - College Dr. 3121 College Dr., Suite D, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808 225.926.1868. Checked October 26, 2026.
• LDEQ: Waste Tire Generator Guidance (PDF, updated Mar. 5, 2026) (opens in new tab) · Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
  • The waste tire fee must appear on its own line of the sales invoice as the "LDEQ Waste Tire Fee", and no tax may be applied to it. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No fee is collected on tires of 500 lb or more, solid tires, or small tires such as lawn mower, bicycle and golf cart tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • LDEQ guidance: one waste tire for every tire sold is collected unless the buyer keeps it; extra tires may be taken but are program-ineligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
• LDEQ: Waste Tire Consumer Notices (PDF, effective Oct. 1, 2018) (opens in new tab) · Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
  • Tire dealers must take one waste tire for every tire sold, at the time of sale, unless the buyer keeps the old tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tire dealers collect a $2.25 waste tire fee on each new passenger/light truck tire sold. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The waste tire fee is $5 for each medium truck tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The waste tire fee is $10 for each off-road tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The waste tire fee is $1.25 for each recapped or retreaded tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The fee is charged whether or not the buyer leaves the old tire with the dealer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The fee also applies to recall and adjustment tires, designated spare tires, and ATV and UTV tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:2419: Lead acid batteries; land disposal prohibition; scrap and scrap metal recycling, prohibited items (opens in new tab) · Louisiana State Legislature
  • No one may knowingly put a lead acid battery in mixed solid waste or dispose of it except by delivering it to an automotive battery retailer or wholesaler, an authorized collection or recycling facility, or a permitted secondary lead smelter. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Lead acid batteries may also go to a collection or recycling facility authorized under Louisiana law, or to an EPA-permitted secondary lead smelter. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:2420: Lead acid batteries; collection for recycling (opens in new tab) · Louisiana State Legislature
  • Anyone selling lead acid batteries at retail must accept used lead acid batteries offered by customers at the point of transfer, at least as many as the new batteries bought. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Battery sellers must post a notice saying state law requires them to accept used motor vehicle and other lead acid batteries for recycling in exchange for new batteries purchased. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The required store notice states that it is illegal to discard a motor vehicle battery or other lead acid battery. Checked October 26, 2026.

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