New Orleans dump & drop-off guide
All 6 New Orleans area sites by parish and city · facilities.json
Where to take specific items
- Tire disposal in New Orleans — 1 site
- Electronics recycling in New Orleans — 1 site
- Battery recycling in New Orleans — 1 site
Sites by parish
Orleans Parish
- City of New Orleans Recycling Drop-Off Center — New Orleans
Jefferson Parish
- Jefferson Parish Landfill — Waggaman
- Jefferson Parish Metairie Drop-Off Site — Metairie
- Jefferson Parish Marrero Drop-Off Site — Marrero
- Jefferson Parish Meadowbrook Drop-Off Site — Gretna
- Jefferson Parish Lafitte Drop-Off Site — Jean Lafitte
Free vs. fee, and what ID to bring
From each site's official page as recorded on its facility page. A "Not yet verified" badge means the official page does not say; the official contact is linked next to it.
| Site | Who can use it | Cost | ID / proof needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of New Orleans Recycling Drop-Off Center (New Orleans) | Orleans Parish residents only (businesses and organizations excluded) | Not yet verified — ask: 311 or 504-658-4000 | proof of Orleans Parish residency required). |
| Jefferson Parish Landfill (Waggaman) | Jefferson Parish residents and small businesses; residents get two free loads per day | Free | Not yet verified — ask: 504-436-0152 |
| Jefferson Parish Metairie Drop-Off Site (Metairie) | Residents of unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town of Jean Lafitte who receive Parish garbage service | Not yet verified — ask: 504-731-4612 | Bring a driver's license or water bill to prove residence. |
| Jefferson Parish Marrero Drop-Off Site (Marrero) | Residents of unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town of Jean Lafitte who receive Parish garbage service | Not yet verified — ask: 504-731-4612 | Bring a driver's license or water bill to prove residence. |
| Jefferson Parish Meadowbrook Drop-Off Site (Gretna) | Shared site: all Jefferson Parish residents may use it | Not yet verified — ask: 504-731-4612 | Bring a driver's license or water bill to prove residence. |
| Jefferson Parish Lafitte Drop-Off Site (Jean Lafitte) | Residents of unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town of Jean Lafitte who receive Parish garbage service | Not yet verified — ask: 504-731-4612 | Bring a driver's license or water bill to prove residence. |
Sites by city
Gretna · Jean Lafitte · Marrero · Metairie · New Orleans · Waggaman
Common questions
Is there a dump or drop-off site open on Sunday in the New Orleans area?
Yes. Listed hours include Sunday at: Jefferson Parish Landfill (Monday–Saturday 6 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday 6 a.m.–noon); Jefferson Parish Metairie Drop-Off Site (Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Monday); Jefferson Parish Marrero Drop-Off Site (Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Monday); Jefferson Parish Meadowbrook Drop-Off Site (Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Monday); Jefferson Parish Lafitte Drop-Off Site (Tuesday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; closed Monday).
Are there free dump sites in the New Orleans area?
Jefferson Parish Landfill: Jefferson Parish residents and small businesses; residents get two free loads per day
Official sources
- City of New Orleans Sanitation – Recycling Drop-Off
- City of New Orleans – Recycling Drop-Off calendar
- City of New Orleans – Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day 2026
- Jefferson Parish – Jefferson Parish Landfill
- Jefferson Parish – Solid Waste Services (holiday schedule)
- Jefferson Parish – Drop-Off Sites
Last checked: . Hours and rules change — confirm with the facility before you go.