United States Garbage and trash collection in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted
MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SEHG02
Latest (y/y)6.4%October 2026
Previous (y/y)5.2%September 2026
Level696.2October 2026
United States Garbage and trash collection in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted was up 6.4% year on year in October 2026, compared with 5.2% in September 2026.
The level stood at 696.2 (index (DECEMBER 1983=100)).
That is the highest reading since August 2025.
Over the past ten years it has ranged from −0.03% (Nov 2019) to 8.9% (Aug 2023), averaging 4.4%.
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Recent data
| Period | Value | Y/Y % |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 696.2 | 6.4 |
| September 2026 | 687.0 | 5.2 |
| August 2026 | 685.0 | 4.4 |
| July 2026 | 677.9 | 3.9 |
| June 2026 | 671.8 | 3.6 |
| May 2026 | 671.3 | 3.8 |
| April 2026 | 669.8 | 4.2 |
| March 2026 | 667.8 | 4.0 |
| February 2026 | 665.9 | 3.7 |
| January 2026 | 661.1 | 5.0 |
| December 2025 | 658.2 | 4.8 |
| November 2025 | 655.7 | 4.6 |
| October 2025 | 654.3 | 5.3 |
| September 2025 | 652.8 | 5.4 |
| August 2025 | 656.1 | 6.5 |
| July 2025 | 652.7 | 6.3 |
| June 2025 | 648.5 | 6.0 |
| May 2025 | 646.5 | 6.1 |
| April 2025 | 643.1 | 5.2 |
| March 2025 | 642.1 | 5.3 |
| February 2025 | 641.9 | 5.1 |
| January 2025 | 629.8 | 3.8 |
| December 2024 | 627.8 | 4.3 |
| November 2024 | 627.1 | 4.2 |
Last 24 observations. The full history (515 observations) is available through the API.
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obs = r.json()["observations"]About this series
| Latest observation | October 2026 |
|---|---|
| First observation | December 1983 |
| Observations | 515 |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Units | index (DECEMBER 1983=100) |
| Adjustment | Not seasonally adjusted |
| 10-year high | 8.9% (Aug 2023) |
| 10-year low | −0.03% (Nov 2019) |
| 10-year average | 4.4% |
| Source agency | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) |
| Makrognosis code | US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SEHG02 |
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FAQ
- What is the current garbage and trash collection in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted in United States?
- The latest reading is 6.4% year on year for October 2026, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
- Where does this data come from?
- It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.CPI.M.NSA.ITEM-SEHG02.
Last updated 2026-11-12. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Garbage and trash collection in U.S. city average, all urban consumers, not seasonally adjusted”.