Pearland Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Wednesday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Pearland recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Wednesday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Flattened Cardboard and Paperboard
- Magazines, Newspapers, and Catalogs
- Aluminum and Tin Cans
- Plastic Bottles and Jugs (#1, #2)
Prohibited items
- Glass Bottles (prohibited from curbside cart in Pearland)
- Plastic Bags and Film
- Styrofoam
- Wires and Hoses
Can you recycle these items in Pearland?
Can you recycle cardboard in Pearland?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Pearland?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #1 in Pearland?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #2 in Pearland?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #3 in Pearland?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #4 in Pearland?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #5 in Pearland?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #6 in Pearland?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle plastic #7 in Pearland?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle glass in Pearland?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle aluminum in Pearland?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle shredded paper in Pearland?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
DPW & sanitation contact
Waste Management of Texas (City of Pearland Contract) · contractor
Phone: 281-652-1603
3519 Liberty DrivePearland, TX 77581
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Twice-Weekly Residential Routes).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Pearland, TX?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Thursday. Set containers out Place green trash cart at the curb by 7:00 AM on scheduled pickup days. Maintain 3 feet of space around carts.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Twice-Weekly Residential Routes).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Pearland?
As of 2026-10-10: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Twice-Weekly Residential Routes).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Pearland?
Green waste and bulky item collection once per week on designated trash day (up to 3 cubic yards). The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is not required under the listed rules. Contact sanitation at 281-652-1603 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Twice-Weekly Residential Routes).
What items are accepted for recycling in Pearland?
The listed accepted materials are Flattened Cardboard and Paperboard, Magazines, Newspapers, and Catalogs, Aluminum and Tin Cans, Plastic Bottles and Jugs (#1, #2). Keep these listed prohibited items out: Glass Bottles (prohibited from curbside cart in Pearland), Plastic Bags and Film, Styrofoam, Wires and Hoses. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Collection Routes (Twice-Weekly Residential Routes).