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East Baton Rouge Parish (Baton Rouge, Baker, Zachary, Central) dumps, transfer stations & drop-off sites
Checked Oct 26, 2026 Official source: City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge Department of Environmental Services
The City-Parish Department of Environmental Services runs the North Landfill in Zachary, where parish residents can drop off household garbage and trash free with proof of residence, and the Starwood Court self-service collection site in Baton Rouge for bulky items, scrap metal and yard waste. A 24-hour recycling drop-off is open at the Materials Recovery Facility on Tom Drive, and household hazardous materials are taken only at twice-a-year collection days.
Who can use them East Baton Rouge Parish residents dump household garbage and trash at the North Landfill free by showing a Louisiana driver's license or other government ID with a parish address, or a utility bill. Out-of-parish users may use the landfill but pay tipping fees. The Starwood Court collection facility is for parish residents only (driver's license or utility bill). The recycling drop-off is open to the public.
Source: brla.gov · Last checked Oct 26, 2026
Quick comparison
| Site | Type | Hours | Fees |
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East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill
16001 Samuels Road, Zachary, LA 70791 | Landfill | Mon–Fri 5:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday. Private citizens and customers without a landfill account (check and card payers): Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. | Free for parish residents dropping off residential garbage and trash (not hauling for hire). Otherwise: in-parish $44.00 per ton… (see below) |
Starwood Court Residential Self-Service Collection Facility
7900 Starwood Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70820 | Drop-off center | Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–3 p.m. | Free for East Baton Rouge Parish residents |
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Recycling Drop-Off
7923 Tom Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 | Recycling drop-off | Open 24 hours, 7 days a week; staff assistance Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free |
Fall 2026 Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day
LSU Touchdown Village parking lot, South Quad Drive, Baton Rouge, LA (enter on South Quad Dr. via Nicholson Dr.) | Hazardous waste event | Sat., Nov. 21, 2026, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. (one-day event) | Not published |
Sites, hours, fees and accepted items
East Baton Rouge Parish North Landfill Landfill
16001 Samuels Road, Zachary, LA 70791 · City-Parish Department of Environmental Services (day-to-day operations by Waste Management) · (225) 389-4813
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 5:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday. Private citizens and customers without a landfill account (check and card payers): Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Fees
- Free for parish residents dropping off residential garbage and trash (not hauling for hire). Otherwise: in-parish $44.00 per ton with a $22.00 minimum (up to 1,000 lbs); out-of-parish $48.00 per ton with a $24.00 minimum. Tires beyond the free allowance: $120.00 per ton, or $7.00 per undeclared tire. Checks from local-area banks and credit cards only (2.75% card fee); no cash.
- Who can use it
- Free for East Baton Rouge Parish residents with ID or utility bill showing a parish address; out-of-parish users pay tipping fees
Accepted (8)
- Residential garbage (food waste, clothing, small appliances, grass and small tree limbs)
- Commercial solid waste
- White goods (refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, water tanks); food removed, doors off and refrigerant removed
- Non-commercial tires, rims removed (residents: up to 4 per year)
- Artificial Christmas trees, lawnmowers and trimmers
- Boats (registration papers showing ownership required)
- Dead animals (original veterinarian's documents required)
- Construction and demolition debris (for a fee)
Not accepted (9)
- Hazardous waste
- Batteries
- Paints and paint thinners
- Liquids and solid chemicals
- Friable asbestos and PCB-contaminated materials
- Medical waste
- Commercial and industrial-size tires
- Uncrushed or unclean metal drums
- Industrial solid waste (case-by-case with written approval only)
You must unload your own load. PPE is required at the working face (hi-vis vest, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses and closed-toe shoes). Personal checks need a matching ID address. Rules dated Feb. 20, 2026.
Source: brla.gov · Last checked Oct 26, 2026 · Report a change
Starwood Court Residential Self-Service Collection Facility Drop-off center
7900 Starwood Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70820 · City-Parish Department of Environmental Services · (225) 389-3000 (City-Parish)
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Fees
- Free for East Baton Rouge Parish residents
- Who can use it
- East Baton Rouge Parish residents only; show a valid Louisiana driver's license or utility bill with a parish address
Accepted (5)
- Household bulky waste (furniture, bicycles, toys)
- Scrap metal
- Automobile parts (motors and tanks drained)
- Tree trimmings and yard waste (no whole trees, large parts of trees or stumps)
- Homeowner-generated construction debris (flooring from a single room, toilets, wood, fence boards or sections)
Not accepted (8)
- Household garbage, food waste and dead animals
- White goods
- Electronic waste
- Batteries
- Tires
- Contractor debris, roofing, gypsum board, concrete, asphalt and bricks
- Paints, thinners, chemicals, fuels and oils
- Medical waste, asbestos, commercial and industrial waste
Self-service: you unload into roll-off containers. Pickups, passenger vehicles and small trailers only; no dump trailers. Waste must fit in the containers, and the attendant may send larger loads to the North Landfill.
Source: brla.gov · Last checked Oct 26, 2026 · Report a change
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) Recycling Drop-Off Recycling drop-off
7923 Tom Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 · City-Parish Recycling Office · (225) 925-3442
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week; staff assistance Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Fees
- Free
- Who can use it
- Open to the public (homes, apartments and businesses)
Accepted (5)
- Paper (junk mail, office paper, magazines, catalogs, paper bags, paperback books, shredded paper in a clear bag)
- Corrugated cardboard and paperboard
- Aluminum, tin and steel food and drink cans, foil and pie pans
- Plastic bottles and containers #1–#7
- Clear, brown and green glass bottles and jars
Not accepted (8)
- Household garbage
- Yard trimmings and woody waste
- Building materials
- Tires
- Hazardous waste
- Plastic bags, Styrofoam and packing materials
- Aerosol cans and wire hangers
- Light bulbs, window glass, mirrors and ceramics
Materials do not need to be sorted.
Source: brla.gov · Last checked Oct 26, 2026 · Report a change
Fall 2026 Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day Hazardous waste event
LSU Touchdown Village parking lot, South Quad Drive, Baton Rouge, LA (enter on South Quad Dr. via Nicholson Dr.) · City-Parish Department of Environmental Services, Recycling Office · (225) 389-3000 (City-Parish)
- Hours
- Sat., Nov. 21, 2026, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. (one-day event)
- Fees
- Not published
- Who can use it
- East Baton Rouge Parish residents only; ID required
Accepted (11)
- Paints, stains and varnishes (latex, oil and shellac); paint thinner and turpentine
- Auto products (used oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, diesel, gasoline, oil and fuel filters)
- Batteries (alkaline, lead acid, NiCd and rechargeable)
- Lawn and garden chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizer)
- Household cleaners, solvents, drain and oven cleaners, bleach
- Pool chemicals, acids and aerosol cans
- Propane tanks and bottles, fire extinguishers, lighter fluid
- Fluorescent tubes and metallic mercury
- Electronics, TVs, computers and cell phones
- Automobile tires (limit 5, rims removed)
- Cooking oil
Not accepted (8)
- Commercial or business waste
- Ammunition, explosives and fireworks
- Acetylene, Freon and helium cylinders
- Medical waste and medicines
- Radioactive devices (smoke detectors)
- Appliances and furniture
- Construction and demolition debris
- Liquids in containers larger than 5 gallons
Stay in your vehicle. The parish holds these days twice a year (spring and fall); the flyer also lists year-round drop-off spots for paint, batteries, oil and electronics.
Source: brla.gov · Last checked Oct 26, 2026 · Report a change
Rules, bulky pickup and special items
- Republic Services collects garbage in carts plus up to three bulk items (furniture, mattresses, carpet and similar) and up to 10 bags or bundles of yard waste per weekly collection, except in the cities of Baker and Zachary. Bags and bundles may not exceed 40 lbs; limbs must be under 6 feet long and 6 inches in diameter. (brla.gov)
- White goods (stoves, washers, refrigerators) and up to 4 automobile tires are collected curbside weekly with bulky recyclables. Republic will not pick up appliances still containing Freon. (brla.gov)
- Curbside crews will not take construction or demolition debris, remodeling materials, lot-clearing debris, roofing, paint, batteries, oil or chemicals. Take construction debris to the North Landfill for a fee. (brla.gov)
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