Trash Pickup

information For Residents

A list of permitted haulers is provided for filming projects, construction and/or clean-up projects. Non-permitted haulers may be subject to fines and/or removal of their bins.

Recycle Right

Recycling conserves natural resources. Many materials that end up in the recycle bin contaminate the load and cause damage to sorting machines. Common non-recyclables include: plastic bags, shipping plastic bubbles and packing peanuts, polystyrene foam, napkins and paper towels, used paper plates, and PPE (personal protection equipment). Recycle Right Flyer

In 2022, residents began receiving mandatory organics recycling service. The City has been offering virtual training and free kitchen caddies since October 2022. View the ongoing event schedule and details on the program requirements.

Trash, green waste, and recycling containers are allowed out on the street and sidewalk only during specific times. View a printer-friendly flyer.

  • Keep containers out of public view until pick-up day, such as in the garage, or in a back or side yard
  • Place containers on the street and sidewalk no sooner than 5:30 p.m. the day before your scheduled collection
  • Remove all containers from the street and sidewalk no later than 8:00 p.m. on collection day

For more information on recycling info, service updates, and self-service tools check out WM local service hub: Waste & Recycling Collection Malibu, CA | WM

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The Malibu Garbage Disposal District (MGDD) is from the eastern city limit to John Tyler Road, including Malibu Road Trash services in this area are provided under a contract managed by the County of Los Angeles.

Information For Haulers

A City permit is required for hauling debris, green waste and recyclables from residential and commercial properties. Waste haulers responsible for handling Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste must obtain a Hauler Permit prior to collecting, hauling and transporting C&D waste from within city limits. The exception is a contractor performing self-hauling.

The permit cycle is from July 1 - June 30 of the following year. Applications are accepted before June 30th annually. Sign up for Solid Waste Hauler notifications to receive messages via email or text (e.g. upcoming application deadline).

A list of permitted haulers is provided for filming projects, construction and/or clean-up projects. Non-permitted haulers may be subject to fines and/or removal of their bins.

Wildfire Debris in Landfills

California has some of the strongest waste disposal laws in the nation, designed to protect public health and the environment. Landfills are required to follow strict safety protocols to minimize environmental impacts, in compliance with both federal and state regulations.

In response to wildfire debris in Los Angeles County, cleanup efforts are being led by federal agencies, coordinated locally, and supported by the state. This unified approach ensures that debris removal is conducted quickly and safely.

More information about the regulation of landfills, types of waste accepted, landfill emergency waivers, and more can be found on EPA's Wildfire Debris in Landfills webpage.

  1. Application Forms
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