City Of New Orleans: City Opens Transfer Station For Residents To Temporarily Dispose Of Bagged Household Garbage Free Of Charge

Press release from the City of New Orleans:

September 15, 2021

NEW ORLEANS — Beginning this morning at 11 a.m., the City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation will allow residents to dispose of bagged household garbage at the Elysian Fields Transfer Station free of charge temporarily while we work to increase sanitation contractor capacity.

Going forward, the Transfer Station will open at 8 a.m. seven days a week. Given the demand, residents are advised that there could be long lines and wait times to utilize the transfer station. The Sanitation Department is coordinating closely with the New Orleans Police Department Traffic Division to monitor traffic flow on Elysian Fields Avenue.

Where:  2829 Elysian Fields Ave.

When:  8  a.m. until 3 p.m., daily

Who:  New Orleans Residents only

Residents should access the Elysian Fields Transfer Station via the service road and enter through the gate at the rear of the property.

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