Solid Waste & Recycling

Universal Waste Systems (UWS)

City Council has selected UWS as the new permanent garbage collector for the City of Maywood. UWS has been providing services to the Los Angeles County region since 1986. 

The days of service for residential property will be on either Wednesday or Thursday, view the Maywood Routes by the Day Map (JPG) to identify your pick-up days. Please have your carts out for collection by 6 am.

All bulky item pick-up requests must be made at least 24 hours before your trash pick-up day (Wednesday or Thursday). Please call the UWS customer service line at 800-631-7016. 

We appreciate your cooperation. Contact UWS if you have questions or concerns about the service. Their customer service number is 800-631-7016 from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, and 8 am to noon on Saturdays.

UWS Franchise Agreement

Maywood Routes by the Day

Observed Holidays

  • New Years Day 

  • Memorial Day 

  • Independence Day 

  • Labor Day

  • Thanksgiving Day 

  • Christmas Day 

An alternative Collection Day shall be performed on the following day, with Collection delayed for one day for the remained for the calendar week.