City of Compton: Trash Service Delays
Post Update: 07/22/2025
On Tuesday, July 22, Republic Services informed the City of Compton that regular trash pickup for last Thursday, Friday and Monday of this week have been completed. Regular trash pickup will resume this week.
The city will continue to offer a temporary drop-off site for bagged trash, available to Compton residents only. Proof of residency must be provided.
700 N. Bullis Rd.
Compton, CA 90221
Tuesday, July 22-Wednesday, July 23
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Republic Services will continue to offer the following location to drop off bagged trash. Proof of residency must be provided.
2509 W Rosecrans Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Tuesday, July 22-Friday, July 25
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Post Update: 07/21/2025
On Monday, July 21, Republic Services informed the City of Compton that some of its trash pickup services are behind. The company says trash pickup services from last Monday (7/14) are 30% completed and trash pickup services from last Tuesday (7/15) are 50% completed.
Republic Services goes on to say trash pickup was 100% completed Wednesday-Friday (7/16-7/18) of last week.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
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Post Update: 07/17/2025
On Thursday, July 17, Republic Services informed the City of Compton that regular trash pickup has resumed. The temporary drop-off site for bagged trash at 700 N. Bullis Rd. Compton, CA 90221 will be available from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18.
Republic Services temporary location to drop off bagged trash at 2509 W Rosecrans Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90059 will be available from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18. Proof of residency must be provided.
Republic Services shared the following information with the city:
Republic Services is working its regular Thursday schedule. Once completed, Republic Services will return to Monday-Wednesday service areas to retrieve bins left curbside.
On Friday, July 18, Republic Services will work its regular Friday schedule. Once completed, the company will return to the Monday-Wednesday service areas to retrieve bins still left curbside.
On Saturday, July 19, drivers will conduct sweeps through Compton looking for bins that are still left out in the Monday-Wednesday service areas.
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El jueves 17 de julio, Republic Services informó a la Ciudad de Compton que se ha reanudado la recolección regular de basura. El sitio temporal para dejar sus bolsas de basura, ubicado en 700 N. Bullis Rd., Compton, CA 90221, estará disponible de 8 a.m. a 4 p.m. el jueves 17 de julio y el viernes 18 de julio.
Republic Services compartió la siguiente información con la ciudad:
Republic Services está trabajando con su horario regular de los jueves. Una vez completado, Republic Services regresará a las áreas de servicio de lunes a miércoles para recoger los contenedores que aún estén en la acera.
El viernes 18 de julio, Republic Services trabajará con su horario regular de los viernes. Una vez completado, la compañía regresará nuevamente a las áreas de servicio de lunes a miércoles para recoger los contenedores que aún estén en la acera.
El sábado 19 de julio, los conductores realizarán recorridos por Compton para buscar contenedores que aún estén en la acera en las áreas de servicio de lunes a miércoles.
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Post Update: 07/16/2025
The City of Compton has been informed by our waste collection provider, Republic Services, that a labor-related work stoppage is affecting trash pickup in our area. This action is part of a larger nationwide show of support for striking Teamsters in Boston. While this situation is not related to the City of Compton directly, local Republic Services employees are joining in solidarity with their fellow union members. We appreciate your patience as we work closely with Republic Services to keep the community informed.
Republic Services is sharing the following messaging with residents:
We want to inform you that due to a labor stoppage beyond our control, there will be delays in trash and recycling collection in your area. We are actively working to resolve this situation and to resume normal service as quickly as possible.
At this time, we do not have a confirmed timetable for when service will return to normal, but please know that our team is doing everything possible to minimize disruption and to prioritize essential collection services throughout the community.
Republic Services asks residents to leave bins curbside. Residents will not be fined by Code Enforcement for keeping their trash bins by the curb.
Trash will be collected on a limited capacity basis.
The city is offering a temporary drop-off site for bagged trash, available to Compton residents only.
700 N. Bullis Rd.
Compton, CA 90221
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Republic Services is offering the following location to drop off bagged trash. Proof of residency must be provided.
2509 W Rosecrans Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Demoras de Recolección de Basura
La Ciudad de Compton ha sido informada por nuestro proveedor de recolección de basura, Republic Services, que una interrupción laboral está afectando la recolección de basura en nuestra área. Esta acción forma parte de una muestra de apoyo a nivel nacional hacia los empleados sindicalizados Teamsters en huelga en Boston. Aunque esta situación no está relacionada directamente con la Ciudad de Compton, los empleados locales de Republic Services se están uniendo en solidaridad con sus compañeros sindicalizados. Agradecemos su paciencia mientras trabajamos en directamente con Republic Services para mantener a la comunidad informada.
Republic Services está compartiendo el siguiente mensaje con los residentes:
Queremos informarle que, debido a una interrupción laboral fuera de nuestro control, habrá demoras en la recolección de basura y reciclaje en su área. Estamos trabajando arduamente para resolver esta situación y resumir el servicio normal lo antes posible.
En este momento, no tenemos un cronograma confirmado sobre cuándo se restablecerá el servicio normal, pero tenga la seguridad de que nuestro equipo está haciendo todo lo posible para minimizar las interrupciones y priorizar los servicios esenciales de recolección en toda la comunidad.
Republic Services pide a los residentes que dejen los contenedores de basura en la acera. Durante este tiempo, los oficiales de aplicación de Código no darán multas a los residentes por mantener sus contenedores de basura en la acera.
La basura se recogerá de manera limitada.
La ciudad está ofreciendo a los residentes de Compton el siguiente local para dejar sus bolsas de basura:
700 N. Bullis Rd.
Compton, CA 90221
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Republic Services está ofreciendo el siguiente local para dejar sus bolsas de basura. Se requiere prueba de residencia.
2509 W Rosecrans Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90059
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
