The City of Lake Charles will observe the Mardi Gras Holiday on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. There WILL NOT be any trash or garbage picked up on that day.

Changes in trash and garbage pickup are as follows:

  • Trash and garbage normally picked up on Tuesday will be rescheduled for pickup on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.
  • Monday, Thursday, and Friday routes will remain on their regular
  • All Recycling stations, including the Team Green Recycling Truck and the Incinerator will not be open on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. They will resume regular operating hours on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

All other services of the Department of Public Works will also be closed on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in observance of this Holiday and will resume regular working hours on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. 

As a reminder containers and other items for removal shall be placed before the hour of 7 a.m. on collection day or on the evening proceeding collection day. Containers shall be removed no later than 7 pm on the day of collection.

The owner, occupant, tenant, etc., is responsible for collecting any spillage from the container.