Regional Compliance Hub: Cans, Plastic & Cardboard (No Glass) (Mon–Sat) — Lafayette (Lafayette Parish), LA

This regional hub is designed to keep communities compliant by directing residents to the correct, approved drop-off facility when curbside recycling is not available (common for apartment communities) and when certain materials are excluded from the standard stream. Lafayette’s program guidance explicitly states NO glass in curbside recycling. [1]

For apartment residents who need a reliable public drop-off for the standard recyclable stream (excluding glass), the region’s primary community drop-off is Acadiana Waste Services (AWS) at 2107 Carmel Dr. [2][3]

Acadiana Waste Services (AWS) Drop-Off: Cardboard + Paper + Plastics (#1 & #2) + Metal Cans (No Glass)

The “Apartment Gap” Solution: AWS publishes a public drop-off area at its Lafayette facility for residents who need a dependable place to recycle paper/cardboard, plastics, and metal cans. [2]

Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Sat: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. [2]

Accepted (AWS Materials Guide): AWS lists acceptable items as Aluminum/Steel (cans/foil/pie plates), Paper & Cardboard (including corrugated cardboard), and Plastics (bottles/containers with a neck—e.g., water/soda bottles, milk jugs, detergent/cleaner bottles). [2]

Strict “No Glass” Rule: Lafayette’s curbside recycling guidance lists NO glass as an excluded material, and AWS’s published acceptable materials list does not include glass—treat glass bottles/jars as non-recyclable in the standard stream unless you use the dedicated options below. [1][2]

Former Locations (Fire Station Bins): Older guidance documents list multiple “Fire Station” drop-off points (some accepting only limited items like paper/cans and plastic #1–#2). Policies and locations have evolved over time; AWS’s Carmel Drive site is the most current, centralized hub published by the current hauler. [4][2]

  • Facility: Acadiana Waste Services (AWS) Drop-Off (Lafayette)[2]
  • Address: 2107 Carmel Dr, Lafayette, LA 70501[2]
  • Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM[2]
  • Accepted: Paper & Cardboard, Plastics (bottles/containers with neck; commonly #1 & #2), Aluminum/Steel cans[2]
  • Not Accepted: Glass (excluded from curbside program; not listed in AWS acceptable items)[1][2]

Crucial Warnings: Glass, HazMat & The “Event” Rule

The “Glass” Problem: Not Recyclable in the Standard Program

The Ban: Lafayette’s curbside recycling guidance lists NO glass as an excluded material in the standard recycling stream. [1]

The Sustainable Option (Private Service): BackYard Sapphire operates a local glass recycling program that crushes glass into reusable products (e.g., glass mulch). [5]

Event-Based Option: Lafayette’s Household Hazardous Waste Day event notices list rinsed food & beverage glass containers among accepted items. [6]

Reality: If you cannot use the private glass option or the event drop-off, place glass in your regular trash to avoid contaminating the recycling stream. [1]

Hazardous Waste (Chemicals): The “Event” Rule — No Daily Drop-Off

The Gap: Lafayette’s Household Hazardous Waste program operates as collection days (events), not a daily public drop-off. [6]

The Solution: Hold liquid paint, pesticides, and household chemicals for the next Household Hazardous Waste Day (often held in the fall) and follow the published rules for accepted items. [6]

Latex Paint: Latex paint is generally treated as non-hazardous once fully dried—dry it out (kitty litter/sawdust) and place the solid can in your regular trash.

Electronics (TVs & Computers): Daily Options for Small Tech, Event Option for Hard-to-Handle TVs

Daily Option (Small Tech): For smaller consumer electronics, Best Buy publishes an in-store recycling program (some items free; some items may have fees), and uBreakiFix by Asurion lists local “tech recycling” drop-off guidance. [7][8]

TV Reality: Televisions (especially CRT/tube models) can be difficult and/or costly to recycle through everyday retail programs—many residents rely on the annual HHW Day event cycle for special collection categories. [6][7]

Action: Confirm acceptance and any fees before loading TVs or printers; if your item isn’t accepted daily, plan for the next HHW Day or coordinate private removal.

Bulk Trash: Apartments (Commercial Accounts) Usually Must Self-Haul or Use Property Manager Process

The Rule: Lafayette’s bulky waste collection is published as a curbside service performed by AWS for items that do not fit in the cart. [9]

Apartment Reality: Large complexes are commonly commercial accounts with private hauling rules—bulk set-outs at the curb can trigger code and hauling issues.

Action: Do not leave sofas at the curb. Coordinate with your property manager’s disposal plan or self-haul to a disposal facility approved by your hauler.

How We Solve This For You (National Doorstep)

The “apartment gap” is usually not intent—it is infrastructure + process. National Doorstep helps property management reduce contamination, prevent overflow, and create consistent resident behavior through valet waste, valet recycling, and on-site education designed for multifamily operations.

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EEAT Sources: [1] Lafayette Consolidated Government: Recycling Guidelines (Not Accepted list includes “NO glass”)  |  [2] Acadiana Waste Services (AWS): Recycling Service (drop-off at 2107 Carmel Dr; hours Mon–Fri 8–5, Sat 8–12; acceptable materials guide)  |  [3] AWS: Lafayette FAQ (parish residents can bring recyclables to AWS drop-off at 2107 Carmel Dr)  |  [4] LA DEQ (PDF): Parish residents recycling guide (historical fire-station drop-off list; limited-item containers; apartments noted as lacking curbside in older guidance)  |  [5] BackYard Sapphire: Glass Recycling (local glass-to-mulch program; service description)  |  [6] KATC (Nov 2025): Household Hazardous Waste Day notice (Cajun Field event; accepted chemicals/electronics; includes rinsed glass containers)  |  [7] Best Buy: Electronics & Appliance Recycling (program overview; notes that some items may incur fees)  |  [8] uBreakiFix by Asurion (Lafayette): Tech Recycling drop-off guidance  |  [9] Lafayette Consolidated Government: Bulky Waste / Large Item Collection (curbside bulky program description)

 
National Doorstep - The Valet Trash Service Experts

Lafayette apartment owners, asset managers, and on-site teams: even without a formal “multifamily recycling mandate,” you’re still on the hook for solid waste, recyclables, and site cleanliness under Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) Chapter 74 – Solid Waste. National Doorstep’s valet trash & recycling program is engineered to fit how City of Lafayette and Lafayette Parish actually run curbside recycling and drop-off stations, so residents get a modern recycling amenity and your property stays inspection-ready.

Within the City of Lafayette, Sec. 74-30 “Mandatory service” requires regularly scheduled collection and disposal for solid waste, yard waste, white goods, and recyclables through an LCG-authorized contractor. Curbside recycling is offered to residents in a house, duplex, or triplex who have the “total environmental charge” on their Lafayette Utilities System bill. Apartment residents and many properties in unincorporated Lafayette Parish do not receive curbside recycling, but they can still recycle via shared containers or parish drop-off stations—exactly where a structured valet trash & recycling program closes the gap.

  • Protect the asset, not just the dumpster pad: Align with Chapter 74 rules around mandatory service, unauthorized discarding, and premises cleanliness so you avoid nuisance and solid-waste violations tied to overflowing containers and loose debris.
  • Resident-first convenience: Doorstep collection that keeps residents out of dark enclosures and long walks to drop-off sites, supporting renewals and online reputation in both city and parish locations.
  • Code-smart design: Enclosure layouts, collection points, and material streams designed to mirror LCG recycling guidelines so your residents actually recycle the right materials in the right way.
  • Hands-off compliance: We coordinate with haulers, parish programs, and residents—so the property manager can stay focused on leasing, turns, and day-to-day operations.

At a Glance: City of Lafayette vs. Unincorporated Lafayette Parish

City of Lafayette (Inside City Limits)

  • Mandate Type: Mandatory solid waste service that includes recyclables under Sec. 74-30 “Mandatory service”.
  • Applicability: Applies broadly to properties in the service area using an LCG-authorized contractor for collection and disposal of trash, yard waste, white goods, and recyclables.
  • Curbside Recycling Eligibility: Offered to residents in a house, duplex, or triplex within the city who have the “total environmental charge” on their Lafayette Utilities System bill. Apartments do not receive standard cart-at-the-curb recycling service.
  • Owner / Property Manager Duties: Maintain regular collection through an authorized contractor; keep premises and adjacent areas clean; prevent unauthorized discarding; and provide residents with safe, convenient access to trash and, where offered, recycling (via shared containers, valet collection points, or both).
  • Key City / LCG Links: Sec. 74-30 – Mandatory Service (LCG Code) · LCG – Recycling (Curbside Services) · Recycling Guidelines – City of Lafayette · LUS Garbage & Recycling – Environmental Quality

Unincorporated Lafayette Parish & Apartments

  • Mandate Type: No explicit apartment recycling mandate, but general solid-waste, nuisance, and cleanliness rules still apply.
  • Applicability: Multifamily properties are treated much like other commercial generators—expected to maintain adequate trash service and keep sites free of illegal dumping and open dumps.
  • Recycling Access: Apartment residents and many parish properties do not receive curbside recycling. LCG and the Recycling Foundation instead operate a network of parish recycling drop-off stations, which can be paired with on-site valet collection points at communities.
  • Program Duties: Ensure residents have a clear, safe way to dispose of trash; consider on-site recycling collection that feeds into parish drop-off or contracted recycling services; and manage enclosures so blowing trash and loose recyclables do not create violations.
  • Key Parish / State Links: LCG – Waste & Recycling Services · LDEQ – Lafayette Recycling & Drop-off Overview (PDF) · Louisiana DEQ Recycling Resources

Lafayette Solid Waste & Recycling Enforcement Snapshot

  • General Enforcement Framework: Chapter 74 is enforced by LCG’s Environmental Quality Division and local law enforcement. While there is no Lafayette-specific fine table just for “failure to provide apartment recycling,” violations of solid-waste and nuisance rules (unauthorized discarding, open dumps, unclean premises) can still trigger citations.
  • Typical Penalty Range: Under Louisiana law, parish ordinance violations are generally capped at about $500 in fines and up to 30 days of imprisonment per violation. Local courts and code officials use this framework when setting penalties for repeated or serious non-compliance.
  • Each Day Can Count: If a condition (like an overflowing enclosure, open dumping, or uncorrected accumulation of waste) continues after notice, each day it remains uncorrected can be treated as a separate offense.
  • Where Apartments Are Exposed: Even without a formal apartment recycling mandate, properties can be cited for:
    • unauthorized discarding or open dumping,
    • failure to keep premises and adjacent areas clean, and
    • improper storage or handling of solid waste that attracts pests or blows into streets and drains.
  • Risk Management Tip: Use valet trash & recycling to control how residents set out materials, keep enclosures orderly, and document your good-faith efforts so you have a clear record if a complaint or inspection arises.

Lafayette Multifamily Solid Waste & Recycling Compliance Checklist

Task Action / Requirement Helpful Links
☑ Confirm Jurisdiction & Service Type Verify whether your community is inside the City of Lafayette or in unincorporated Lafayette Parish. City single-family, duplex, and triplex homes with the “total environmental charge” receive curbside recycling; apartments and many parish properties do not, and must rely on shared containers, private haulers, and/or parish drop-off locations. LUS Garbage & Recycling · LCG – Curbside Services
☑ Maintain “Mandatory Service” with an Authorized Contractor Ensure your property has regularly scheduled collection for solid waste and recyclables through an LCG-authorized contractor, as required by Sec. 74-30. For apartments, that usually means dumpster or compactor service for trash and, ideally, dedicated recycling containers that match local guidelines. LCG Code – Sec. 74-30 · Recycling Program Overview
☑ Provide Clear Resident Access to Recycling Even though apartments are not guaranteed curbside carts, residents should still have a simple, safe way to recycle. Use on-site recycling carts or dumpsters paired with valet collection from doorsteps or designated collection points that ultimately feed into LCG drop-off sites or contracted recycling services. LDEQ – Lafayette Recycling & Drop-off (PDF)
☑ Keep Enclosures & Adjacent Areas Clean Design collection areas so containers close properly, bulky items have a defined holding spot, and material can’t blow or wash into streets and drains. Train staff and vendors to immediately correct loose trash, overfull lids, and illegal dumping to stay ahead of nuisance and “unauthorized discarding” issues. LCG Code – Chapter 74, Miscellaneous Provisions
☑ Educate Residents with Simple Rules Provide residents with easy, Lafayette-specific recycling rules: what can go in the recycling containers, how to bag (or not bag) materials, where to place items for valet pickup, and how to handle bulky items. Reinforce at move-in, renewal, and through digital channels to reduce contamination and overflow. LCG – Recycling Guidelines
☑ Document Service, Issues & Resolutions Keep a simple compliance file with service agreements, route schedules, photos of enclosures, contamination notes, and resident notices. This documentation helps you respond quickly to any complaint, demonstrate good-faith compliance, and support budget discussions with ownership. 311 Lafayette – Report Issues / Requests

Want to get ahead of future recycling mandates in Lafayette? Request a Free Compliance Audit for your Lafayette property. We’ll review your current trash and recycling setup, design a valet trash & recycling program that fits LCG’s rules, and give you inspection-ready documentation tailored to your residents and your site.

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