La Quinta trash pickup: cost and carts
Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services. Billed by: Single-family solid waste charges are collected through the County property tax roll (fiscal year 2026/27 rates effective July 1, 2026).
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family service, tax-roll billing | $28.37 | $340 |
La Quinta charges one single-family rate on the property tax bill: $28.37 a month ($340.44 a year) for fiscal year 2026/27.
Changing your cart
Under the City's maximum rates an additional refuse cart is $9.68 a month ($116.16 a year). The City refers residents to Burrtec for information about its services: (760) 340-2113.
Ways to pay less
- Free bulky item pickup. Burrtec's bulky item pick-up is free to La Quinta residents for up to four pieces each week. How: Call Burrtec customer service at (760) 340-2113 to schedule a pickup.
Pay or manage it
Sources
- City of La Quinta Council agenda packet, June 2, 2026 (solid waste tax roll rates; L&L District 89-1 report)
- City of La Quinta: waste & recycling residential services
Checked October 21, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.