The City of Zachary, in partnership with Waste Management, is announcing important updates to recycling and garbage collection services for residents.

Beginning October 6, 2025,Waste Management will deliver new 96-gallon recycling carts to households across Zachary. These larger carts will replace the current 18-gallon bins and are designed to accommodate increased recycling capacity. The new carts will be serviced using automated trucks, phasing out the older rear-load collection system.

Residents who wish to keep their old 18-gallon bins may do so; however, Waste Management will no longer collect recyclables from them once the new carts are in place.

Additionally, new garbage and recycling rates will go into effect in October:

• Residential Garbage & Recycling: $33.30
• Senior Garbage & Recycling (inside city limits): $18.15

These upgrades are an important step in making Zachary’s sanitation services more efficient and sustainable.  We appreciate the community’s cooperation as we continue working toward a cleaner, greener city.

For more information, residents may contact the City of Zachary, 225 654-1902.

Click HERE for Waste Management's press release.

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