The City of Lake Charles will observe Veterans Day on Friday, November 10, 2023. There will not be any trash or garbage picked up on Friday, November 10, 2023.   

Changes in trash and garbage pickup are as follows: 

Trash and garbage normally picked up on Friday will be rescheduled for pickup on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

All Recycling stations, including the Team Green recycling truck and the Incinerator will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023. They will resume regular operations on Saturday, November 11, 2023. 

All other services of the Department of Public Works and other City Departments, including Lake Charles City Hall will be closed on Friday, November 10, and will resume regular hours of operation on Monday, November 13.

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.