Trash Collection for Businesses

Businesses that must make private arrangements for the removal of solid waste include:

• Businesses outside the French Quarter and Downtown Development District that generate more than 96 gallons of solid waste at each routine collection
• Businesses within the French Quarter and/or Downtown Development District that generate more than 35 gallons of solid waste at each routine collection
• Restaurants, bars, or hotels
• Buildings with more than 4 residential units

These properties must arrange for private collection service and file an application for Litter Abatement with the Sewerage and Water Board.

The current fee is $100 per year or $4.00 per unit, whichever is greater.