Recycling Drop Off

When and where is recycling available?
Beginning Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., recycling drop-off will be available at the Gretna Waste Drop-Off Facility, 1201 Burmaster Street. Recycling will take place on the first Saturday of every month.

Remaining 2026 drop off dates:

- July 11th
  August 1st
  September 5th
  October 3rd
  November 7th
  December 5th

Drop off dates may be subject to change due to inclement weather. Check out our Facebook page HERE for updates.

Who can participate and what does it cost?
The service is free for Gretna residents. The fee for non-residents is $35 per visit.

Is this service self-serve?
Yes. Recycling is self-service. Please pre-sort your items before arriving to help shorten wait times. Representatives from Glass Half Full will be on site to answer questions and assist residents.

What items are accepted?

Beginning Saturday, October 10, 2026, certain paper products, including envelopes, office paper, and magazines will no longer be accepted at the weekly drop-off events. This change applies only to certain paper products. There are no changes to the other recyclable materials currently collected, including:

Glass bottles and jars (no mirrors, broken glass, ceramics, pottery, etc.)
Cardboard
Aluminum, tin, and steel cans
Plastics #1 and #2
- #1: soda and water bottles
- #2: milk, juice, shampoo, and detergent containers
Newspaper, brown paper bags, corrugated cardboard, flat board and paper board

Do items need to be cleaned?
Yes. All materials must be clean and dry. Rinse food containers before recycling. Greasy pizza boxes, heavily soiled take-out containers, and other contaminated items should be placed in the garbage to prevent contamination and mold.

Should recyclables be bagged?
No. Do not bag recycling. Place items directly into the bins. Thin plastic garbage bags and filmy plastics (such as single-use grocery bags and packaging) clog sorting equipment and must be recycled separately. Most grocery stores accept these materials for proper recycling.

How should materials be prepared?

Break down cardboard boxes.
Crush cans to save space.
Remove caps and corks from bottles and jars.
Rinse glass containers that held food.
Sort glass by color: clear, bright green, and brown/dark green/miscellaneous.
Sort mixed recycling as directed on site.

If there are any additional comments or questions, feel free to reach out to Hope Hebert, Environmental Specialist, at (504) 363-1543 or email hhebert@gretnala.com