Los Alamitos trash pickup: cost and carts
Universal Waste Systems (UWS). Billed by: Universal Waste Systems; billing questions go to its customer service team.
Pay or manage it
| Cart | A month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Three-cart service (trash, recycling, organics), 65-gallon cart | $17.33 | $208 |
| Three-cart service (trash, recycling, organics), 95-gallon cart | $17.33 | $208 |
One monthly rate covers the grey, blue and green carts; the rate sheet takes effect July 1, 2026 and is all-inclusive.
Ways to pay less
- Seniors: senior trash rate. UWS lists senior rates from July 1, 2026: $16.31 a month for a 35-gallon cart and $16.82 for a 65-gallon cart, against $17.33 for the standard 65- or 95-gallon cart. How: Contact the UWS customer service team at (800) 631-7016 to set up a senior rate.
Sources
Checked October 22, 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.