Beginning this morning at 11 a.m., the City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation (SAN) will allow residents to dispose of bagged household garbage at the Elysian Fields Transfer Station free of charge temporarily while our sanitation contractor capacity increases. Going forward, the Transfer Station will open at 8 a.m. each day. Given the demand, residents are advised that there could be long lines and wait times on the approach and through the transfer station. SAN is coordinating closely with the New Orleans Police Department Traffic Division so that the ingress and egress from and to Elysian Fields Avenue runs smoothly.
Where: 2829 Elysian Fields Avenue
When: 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., Seven days per week
Who: New Orleans Residents
Residents should access the Elysian Fields Transfer Station via the service road and enter via the gate at the rear of the property.
Residents will be responsible for off-loading their debris at the site. The City will only be accepting bagged household garbage. The City will not be accepting vegetative debris, construction debris, appliances, electronics, or tires. Commercial vehicles are not eligible to dispose of debris at the Elysian Fields Transfer Station.
Questions regarding the offloading debris or the Elysian Fields Transfer Station can be directed to 311.